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Bonita Springs, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bonita Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

54,830
Residents
$90,486
Median income
$460,600
Median home
$1,961
Median rent (state)

Bonita Springs - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Bonita Springs places in the 71st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

71st
percentile, household income
82nd
percentile, home value
82nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bonita Springs, FL

Florida's Bonita Springs is a small city, with 54,830 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Bonita Springs households earn a median of $90,486 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.5%. Home values in Bonita Springs run a median of $460,600, and the median resident age is 61.2 years. About 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 43.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1,020 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 68% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,961 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

54,830 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$90,486 /yr

Poverty 5.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Bonita Springs compare to other US cities?

Here's how Bonita Springs stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 71% higher than other cities
Home value 82% pricier than other cities
Median rent 82% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bonita Springs against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Bonita Springs toward the top of Florida's cities

Among the 894 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Bonita Springs ranks #169 - the 81st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bonita Springs only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#225 of 903
75th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#396 of 930
53rd percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#169 of 894
81st percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#593 of 930
35th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#224 of 930
76th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

71stIncome percentile

71st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Bonita Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$460,600 18th percentile more affordable than 18% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bonita Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bonita Springs, FL Bonita Springs, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bonita Springs, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bonita Springs, FL median $90,486/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bonita Springs, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bonita Springs, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 43.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
54,830
Median Income
$90,486
Median Home Value
$460,600
Median Age
61.2
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Labor force participation
43.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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52,000 residents54,000 residents56,000 residents58,000 residents60,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 53,894 residents 57,634 residents ▲ +6.9%
Bonita Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,020
housing units authorized
Single-Family
309
detached homes
Multifamily
711
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
18.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 606
2020 481
2021 796
2022 403
2023 571
2024 1,020

Permit volume increased 68% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.6%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.7%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
17.4%
Other
4.7%

Based on 20,770 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bonita Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Pensacola
54,011 people
Apopka
56,202 people
Sarasota
56,218 people
Pinellas Park
53,423 people
Bradenton
56,289 people
Fountainebleau
56,453 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bonita Springs's 54,830 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Beaumont, CA
54,817 people
San Jacinto, CA
54,756 people
Anderson, IN
54,930 people
Hacienda Heights, CA
54,956 people
Tinley Park, IL
55,007 people
Bozeman, MT
55,042 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bonita Springs's $90,486 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Castroville, CA
$90,486 median income
Soudersburg, PA
$90,494 median income
Meridian, CO
$90,496 median income
Roca, NE
$90,500 median income
Ranchos Penitas West, TX
$90,500 median income
Carroll Valley, PA
$90,505 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bonita Springs, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bonita Springs, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.3% 10.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.8% White 77.3% Black or African American 2.1% Asian 1.2% American Indian 2.8% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 5.5% Two or more races 10.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bonita Springs compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bonita Springs (this city) 54,830 $90,486
Pensacola 54,011 $72,699
Apopka 56,202 $95,703
Sarasota 56,218 $70,065
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bonita Springs, FL?

What is the population of Bonita Springs, FL? +

54,830 people live in Bonita Springs, FL according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bonita Springs, FL? +

Bonita Springs households earn a median of $90,486 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bonita Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bonita Springs; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Bonita Springs, FL? +

A typical home in Bonita Springs is worth $460,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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