Bonita, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A rural and equestrian enclave in the Sweetwater Valley, between Chula Vista, National City and San Diego.
Bonita is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in the South Bay along the Sweetwater River, between Chula Vista, National City and San Diego, mostly in ZIP 91902. It had 12,917 residents at the 2020 census. In September 2026 the 91902 median detached sale was $1,260,000 (GSDAR). Bonita has about 4,480 detached homes and 1,320 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bonita Market · September 2026
ZIP 91902 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 91902 (Bonita), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Bonita
The vibe
Bonita is known as a rural and equestrian enclave in the middle of suburbia. Much of it is housing tracts built in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and many residents still keep horses and ride the valley trails.
Source: Wikipedia, Bonita, California.
Things to do
A walking trail loops the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course, and Sweetwater Regional Park and Rohr Park have trails. Bonitafest, held each early autumn, brings a parade and street fair to Bonita Rd.
Source: Wikipedia, Bonita, California.
Schools
Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
Grades K-6
Sunnyside Elementary
Grades K-6
Valley Vista Elementary
Grades K-6
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
SR-54 forms Bonita’s north edge, I-805 runs along its west side, and SR-125, the South Bay Expressway, opened as a toll road in 2007.
Source: Wikipedia, Bonita, California.
Neighborhood Insight
Bonita means “pretty” in Spanish. It was the name of a lemon ranch owned by Henry Ernest Cooper Sr. in 1884, and the area gave its name to the Bonnie Brae lemon. Bonita means “pretty” in Spanish and was first the name of an 1884 lemon ranch.
Source: Wikipedia, Bonita, California.
Around Bonita
Bonita FAQ
Where is Bonita, CA?
Bonita is in the South Bay along the Sweetwater River, between Chula Vista, National City and San Diego, mostly in ZIP 91902.
What was the median home price in Bonita in September 2026?
For ZIP 91902, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,260,000 for detached homes and $632,500 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 91902, which covers most of Bonita.
How long are Bonita homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 91902 sold in a median of 42 days and attached homes in 97 days (GSDAR).
Is Bonita part of Chula Vista?
No. Bonita is an unincorporated community, though it borders Chula Vista and uses Chula Vista Elementary and Sweetwater Union High schools.
Which schools serve Bonita?
Chula Vista Elementary runs Allen, Sunnyside and Valley Vista elementaries here, and Sweetwater Union High runs Bonita Vista Middle and Bonita Vista High nearby. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Bonita?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Bonita and across the South Bay.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Bonita, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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