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Bonita Springs.
About
Life in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs attracts a lot of retirees, and that shapes the character of daily life here — you'll notice the median age is nearly 62, and almost half the population is 65 or older. That means the community tends to be quieter and more established than younger Florida cities, with strong cultural offerings through places like the Centers for the Arts and plenty of historical walking tours. The median household income is solid at around $95,210, and home values sit in the $497k range with rents near $1,900 monthly, making it pricier than inland Florida but reasonable for coastal living.
Bonita Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
62.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
17.8%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.8% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Bonita Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bonita Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (18.5%), and 15.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
10.9%
of residents
65 and Older
44.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
11.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.5%
of households
Married Couples
59.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bonita Springs
In Bonita Springs, rent runs 13% above the FL average, and home values are 38% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,980
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
36.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $502,544 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Bonita Springs
Unemployment in Bonita Springs is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bonita Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.2 min avg
How Bonita Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bonita Springs, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bonita Springs, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
188.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
745.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Lee County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lee County, which includes Bonita Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Tropical Storm | $155.1M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Flood | $7010.1M |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $775,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.1M |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $645,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $500,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lee County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lee County, which includes Bonita Springs, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
86
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lee County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 56°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bonita Springs has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 56°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
119
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 54°F | 2.36" |
| Feb | 78°F | 56°F | 1.49" |
| Mar | 80°F | 59°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 85°F | 64°F | 1.87" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 3.02" |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 10.33" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 8.56" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.75" |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 8.49" |
| Oct | 86°F | 70°F | 3.11" |
| Nov | 81°F | 63°F | 1.89" |
| Dec | 77°F | 58°F | 1.60" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bonita Springs
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bonita Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Naples
Park Royal Hospital
Psychiatric · 13.1 mi away · Fort Myers
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Fort Myers
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education27.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs's student/teacher ratio is 27.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bonita Springs (within 15 miles)
Florida SouthWestern State College
14.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,052 students · in-state tuition $3,401 · 36% graduate · median earnings $48,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Cypress National Preserve, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Big Cypress National Preserve (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
51 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
88 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs Public Library
10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs
Cities Near Bonita Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bonita Springs FAQ
Is Bonita Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Bonita Springs's median rent is $1,882/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $95,210/year. Median home value is $497,100.
Is Bonita Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Bonita Springs is policed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 188 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 746 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bonita Springs, Florida?⌄
Bonita Springs has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bonita Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Bonita Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,882/month and median household income is $95,210/year. The median home value is $497,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bonita Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Bonita Springs is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from