Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Bonita
Bonita, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,074
Population
12,562
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A vibrant suburban enclave in the Sweetwater Valley
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Bonita is a suburban community just inland from Chula Vista and about ten miles southeast of Downtown San Diego. The community’s neighborhoods wrap around Chula Vista Golf Course and Rohr Park, with Bonita Golf Club and Sweetwater Summit Regional Park offering more opportunities for outdoor recreation within walking distance for most.
While Bonita is almost entirely made up of residential neighborhoods, the area features some prime shopping destinations: Westfield Plaza Bonita on the west side is a popular shopping mall, and a thriving central retail district lines Bonita Road. Southwestern College is only a few blocks to the south, making Bonita a great option for students, faculty, and staff members.
With San Diego just a few minutes up the 805 freeway, it’s an ideal location for commuters as well as anyone who likes to hit the Gaslamp Quarter on the weekends.
Explore the City
Bonita Centre provides a variety of shops and restaurants
The Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library provides events and more
Chula Vista Golf Course is a scenic, municipal golf course along the Sweetwater River
Westfield Plaza Bonita shopping mall includes several restaurants and a movie theater
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,477
Average: $136,295
Education
4,200
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,260
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bonita has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bonita, CA is $2,076 for one bedroom, $2,658 for two bedrooms, and $2,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bonita has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,076/month
545 Sq Ft
House
$4,691/month
1,364 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,097/month
575 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bonita, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Valley Vista Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sweetwater Regional Park
- Sweetwater Lane County Park
- Living Coast Discovery Center
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Chollas Lake Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- San Diego International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.