Bonaire is a somewhat small town located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 10,761 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bonaire is the 96th largest community in Georgia. Bonaire has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Bonaire, where the median household income is $132,338.00. Bonaire real estate is some of the most expensive in Georgia, although Bonaire house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Bonaire is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 89.44% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Bonaire is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bonaire who work in management occupations (14.29%), office and administrative support (13.81%), and business and financial occupations (12.48%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Bonaire, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Also of interest is that Bonaire has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 13.59% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Bonaire is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Bonaire a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Bonaire has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Bonaire’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.If knowledge is power, Bonaire is a pretty powerful place. 50.53% of the adults in Bonaire have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Bonaire in 2022 was $45,389, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $181,556 for a family of four. Bonaire is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Bonaire home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bonaire residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bonaire include German, English, Irish, European, and British. The most common language spoken in Bonaire is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
