Pennsylvania State Route 116, 2009
Bonneauville’s story
271 years in pictures
Census counts: 112 in 1880, 1,758 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 6 maps from 1908 on.
- 1755Bonneauville is settled
BonneauvillePA
Population
1,802
2025 Census estimate · +2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$222K
Census ACS
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
40.1
years
Jobs based here
56
A commuter town
Is Bonneauville a good place to live?
Bonneauville’s best subject grade is an A+ for safety. Bonneauville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
StrongestA+Safety
What makes Bonneauville stand out
Where Bonneauville beats most towns.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bonneauville for work
Where Bonneauville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
56jobs based in Bonneauville
0%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Bonneauville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Bonneauville is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 6.1% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$59K median household income; 56 jobs based hereBOpen →SchoolsBeat 62% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduationBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $222K, 2.6 years of the Gettysburg metro’s $84K median household incomeC+Open →HealthGettysburg Hospital 5.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryBOpen →Civic life4.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 133 attractions →Raven Rock Mountain Complex and 37 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bonneauville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
27 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
5 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
2 mi National Military ParkGettysburg National Military Park730K visitors a year
5 mi LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
6 mi National Historic SiteEisenhower National Historic Site75K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Gettysburg National Military Park: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Eisenhower National Historic Site: Jack E. Boucher, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bonneauville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bonneauville, and how to reach them.
PowerAdams Electric Cooperative15.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBonneauville Muni Water AuthNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offNeiderer Sanitation, 4 miOpenStreetMap
SchoolsLittlestown Area School DistrictConewago Valley School District2 districts serve Bonneauville; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAdams County Board of ElectionsAdams County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes17325, 1734017325 88% · 17340 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bonneauville.
SafetyA+
Crime per resident in Bonneauville is lower than in 97% of U.S. towns
In Bonneauville, the property offense rate is 0.6 per 1,000 residents, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (5.7) and U.S. towns (9.9). This Pennsylvania town recorded no violent offenses.
97%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Bonneauville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bonneauville0
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bonneauville0.6
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
97th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Fewer of Bonneauville’s working residents work locally than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
The top destinations are Hanover (9%), Gettysburg (5%) and Penn Township (5%). The share of workers in Bonneauville who work from home is 5.4%, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 12% and U.S. towns at 11%. For Bonneauville, the average trip to work is 31 minutes.
0%work in town
| Bonneauville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.1% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Bonneauville0%
Hanover9%
Gettysburg5%
Penn Township5%
Conewago Township4%
12 mi
median commute distance
56
jobs based in Bonneauville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 34% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Bonneauville’s year
Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 22°, with about 28 inches of snow a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Natural hazards: low risk in Bonneauville, mostly inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1992, Bonneauville has seen 2 flood insurance claims paid out.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 1992
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
Bonneauville is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Among adults in Bonneauville, 18% smoke cigarettes. Nearly two in five adults in Bonneauville sleep under 7 hours; 38% have obesity.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Bonneauville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 24% | 23% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bonneauville | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.9% | 5.8% |
Gettysburg Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Protected land: 0.5% of Bonneauville
0.3 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 2 acres in Bonneauville.
0.5%conserved
| Bonneauville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.5%
conserved · 3 of 615 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Norm Weaver Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade C+
A home in Bonneauville sells for about $324K at the median
In Bonneauville, 63% of households live in a home they own. The median rent for Bonneauville comes to $1,075 a month.
$324Kmedian sale price
| Bonneauville | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,075 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bonneauville
19pages on Bonneauville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Bonneauville
Gettysburg CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gettysburg5.6 mi$66,640 tuitionUnited Lutheran SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gettysburg5.9 miMount St. Mary's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Emmitsburg, MD14.5 mi$48,630 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Bonneauville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Bonneauville
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Bonneauville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,758 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1755
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 656 ft
Questions about Bonneauville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bonneauville, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $222,000, 23% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.