Median Age
64 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
48%
Avg Rent
$1,936
Population
69,669
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Imagine waking up to powder white beaches lapped by the Gulf, with boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding on the serene Estero Bay right outside your door. Bonita Springs brings that Florida sunshine energy (nearly 300 days a year) alongside lush barrier island escapes like Lovers Key State Park, Barefoot Beach Preserve, and Little Hickory Island.
Rentals range from laid back cottage style apartment communities near the sand to modern condo developments downtown along the Imperial River. Areas like Bonita Beach, Riverside, and Historic Downtown blend calm coastal living with convenient shops, cafés, artist studios, and year-round events. Riverside Park bustles with live music and the monthly farmers market, while the annual arts festivals and “Taste of Bonita” food fest bring the community together with plenty of flavor and fun.
Steeped in history, the city contains several landmarks, like the 1920s Bonita Springs School, the Packard and Nutting homes, and the Liles Hotel. While the beachfront communities near Bonita Beach and Lovers Key offer that classic seaside atmosphere, Riverside and Downtown Bonita Springs provide a charming mix of boutique shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants like Old 41, Fish House, and Angelina’s Ristorante.
Golfers can play across two dozen scenic courses in the area, nature lovers can explore Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s boardwalks, and fans of kitschy charm will love the flamingos and critters at Wonder Gardens, operating since 1936. With small town warmth, a boutique cultural scene, and easy access to Fort Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs feels like a well-kept secret turned everyday paradise.
Vivid mural celebrating Bonita Springs’ railway and cultural history.
Lively shopping and dining scene in the heart of Bonita Springs, Florida.
Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day at Bonita Beach Park under a clear blue sky.
Median Household Income
$87,085
Average: $114,464
Education
29,746
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,840
Workers Employed
Median Age
64 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
48%
Housing Distribution
Bonita Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bonita Springs, FL is $1,936 for one bedroom, $2,311 for two bedrooms, and $2,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bonita Springs has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bonita Springs, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-8
1,302 Students
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
594 Students
Bonita Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,302 Students
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,543 Students
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