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Bon Air

#6 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Richmond Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Virginia
  • 22 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Bon Air is a town in Virginia with a population of 17,428. Bon Air is in Chesterfield County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Bon Air offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bon Air there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bon Air and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bon Air are highly rated.
    About Bon Air...
    Population
    17,428

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $223,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,239
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Bon Air Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Bon Air

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,397
    National
    $55,322
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    Bon Air Reviews

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    Although I didn't live there for too long, I had a good experience with Bon Air. The neighborhood is safe and it's easy to walk around, except if you're looking for a safe way to navigate past the community pool or Baptist church and its subsequent stores. The stores are also all right, but our favorites went out of business so there's not much that I find interesting about the area anymore besides the shops off of Huguenot (including the Einstein's Bagels)
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    Everytime I go by this suburb of Richmond, I want to stay. and establish my future home. The area is notable for restaurants, retail stores and living for seniors, families and young professionals. Also nearby are interstates that take you from one side of the Greater Richmond area to the next. Within and nearby also are two major parks, two hospitals and several medical offices. Yes you will find a major store chain like Walmart and Target, but there are also many small chain stores and restaurants. The area is mostly quiet. You can believe that some of the best apartments may have a waiting list. This area is well liked by many.
    I like my neighborhood, because its the suburbs but it still has nature, woods, and trees everywhere.