Bristol, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

479,024 Population 11,319/sq mi density

69 ft Elevation 21 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$50,176 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$454,909 home value, $1,254/mo rent

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bristol, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income

$50,176

33% below

$50,176 per capita

Home Value

$454,909

61% above

Median Rent

$1,254/mo

8% above

Bachelor's Degree+

42.1%

25% above

61.1% high school+

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

52°F

215 sunny days/yr

Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 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 $50,176 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,176. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 264 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bristol is $454,909 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,254/month.

Education

42.1% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 61.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bristol has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population479,024

Median Age34.1 yrs

Density11,319/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born18.8%

Veterans2.4%

Economy

Median Income$50,176

Per Capita$50,176

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

Home Value$454,909

Rent$1,254

Ownership54.8%

Housing Units191,610

Climate

Avg Temp52°F

Sunny Days215/yr

Rain45.7 in/yr

Elevation69 ft

Education

Bachelor's+42.1%

High School+61.1%

Community

Did You Know?

38.6% work from home.

5.0% of the population has a disability.

18.8% of residents are foreign-born.