Bon Air

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Bon Air, VA

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A scenic Richmond suburb south of the river

Suburban Family-Friendly Affordable Peaceful Scenic

Located about eight miles southwest of Richmond, Bon Air is a tranquil suburb situated just south of the James River. Bon Air is regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere, touting excellent schools, great parks, and an overall peaceful atmosphere. Bon Air offers residents a wide variety of apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined boulevards.

Although Bon Air is predominantly residential, the community provides a host of suburban conveniences along the Midlothian Turnpike, including numerous restaurants, shops, and the Chesterfield Towne Center. Bon Air is also proximate to fantastic shopping options at the nearby Stonebridge Shopping Center and Stony Point Fashion Shop. Options for outdoor recreation abound at Huguenot Park, Mid-Lothian Mines Park, and along the James River.

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bon Air Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

578 Students

3
out of 10

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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 2025.