Moving to Bon Air, VA

About Bon Air

Bon Air is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County (2020 population 18,025) built as an 1877 Victorian resort — its name means "good air" — where Richmonders escaped the summer heat. The Bon Air Historic District (National Register, 1988) preserves 192 contributing buildings, and the village retains a leafy, small-town character minutes from the city (per Wikipedia and the Virginia DHR, read September 24, 2026).

Home prices in Bon Air

Home prices in Bon Air vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Bon Air

• Bon Air Historic District — 192 Victorian-era buildings on the National Register.
• Hazen Memorial Library (1902) — on the National Register (2023).
• The Columns (c. 1900) — landmark Victorian home.
• Bon Air Park and the village green.
• Buford Road and Rockaway Road corridors — the village's commercial edges.

Commuting from Bon Air

• Approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Richmond via the Powhite Parkway or Jahnke Road; typical drive ~20 minutes (approximate).
• GRTC serves the Hull Street and Midlothian Turnpike corridors nearby (approximate; confirm current routes).

Schools in Bon Air

Public schools: Chesterfield County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Bon Air FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Bon Air, VA?
  Home prices in Bon Air vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Bon Air, VA?
  Approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Richmond via the Powhite Parkway or Jahnke Road; typical drive ~20 minutes (approximate).
• Which school district serves Bon Air, VA?
  Bon Air is served by Chesterfield County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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