At a Glance
Median Income
$60,972
$30,245 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
Zillow: $386,001
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
196/100K
1,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 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
3.0 / 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 $60,972 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,245. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,240 business establishments, including 240 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $192,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,001. Median rent is $1,270/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,603/100K. The murder rate is 32.7/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,157
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,972
Per Capita$30,245
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,296M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$1,270
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$386,001
Housing Units940
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent196/100K
Property1,603/100K
Murder32.7/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation805 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bristol was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 240 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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