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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 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
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
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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.