Bristol, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Liberty County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,249 Population 762/sq mi density
$48,643 Median Income $29,125 per capita
$124,500 Home Value $212,279 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,643 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, $944/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bristol, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,643
35% below
$29,125 per capita
Home Value
$124,500
56% below
Zillow: $212,279
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Bristol Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bristol's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
44%
Rent
81%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bristol residents earn a median household income of $48,643 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,125. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 140 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bristol is $124,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,279. Median rent is $944/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

15.2% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bristol has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,249
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,643
Per Capita$29,125
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$492M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,500
Rent$944
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$212,279
Housing Units461
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,119/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
Elevation163 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bristol was founded in 1859.
The median home in Bristol was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.