At a Glance
Median Income
$81,656
$32,167 per capita
Home Value
$202,900
Zillow: $329,799
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,258/100K
4,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $81,656 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,167. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $202,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,799. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 1,258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 231% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,445/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,903
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density358/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,656
Per Capita$32,167
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,900
Rent$1,073
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$329,799
Housing Units870
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,258/100K
Property4,445/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation769 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Bristol was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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