Living in Bonneau, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonneau · Census data 2020–2024
Bonneau has 581 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $47,604 (31% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $245,900, the median rent is $1,181/month.
Bonneau is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bonneau at a glance
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 47.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $47,604State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $245,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,181/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Bonneau a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bonneau
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonneau the median home value is $245,900, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,446 a month in housing costs.
Bonneau median household income
The median household income in Bonneau is $47,604 and the income per person is $32,825. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Bonneau: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.70
Bonneau demographics
- Population
- 581
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonneau ›
Education in Bonneau
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Bonneau have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonneau
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Bonneau vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneau | 581 | $47,604 | $245,900 | $1,181 |
| Bonneau Beach | 1,516 | $60,865 | $253,800 | $1,548 |
| St. Stephen | 1,462 | $65,370 | $100,000 | $1,148 |
| Pinopolis | 854 | $122,530 | $416,800 | — |
| Moncks Corner | 15,485 | $91,500 | $333,200 | $1,307 |
| Pimlico | 1,765 | $137,070 | $414,100 | — |
| Lane | 564 | $38,013 | $86,700 | $900 |
| Greeleyville | 362 | $47,604 | $150,900 | $592 |
| Sangaree | 8,681 | $77,673 | $251,800 | $1,419 |
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What is the median household income in Bonneau, SC?
The median household income in Bonneau is $47,604, 31% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bonneau?
The median home value in Bonneau is $245,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Bonneau?
The median gross rent in Bonneau is $1,181 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Bonneau, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Bonneau?
The median age in Bonneau is 47.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bonneau?
The average commute to work in Bonneau is 34 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonneau?
The unemployment rate in Bonneau is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonneau?
12.4% of adults in Bonneau have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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