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Bon Air
  • Suburb of Richmond, VA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Bon Air is a suburb of Richmond with a population of 17,846. 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

About Bon Air...
Population
17,846

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$264,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,515
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Bon Air Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Bon Air

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$89,019
National
$69,021

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