At a Glance
Median Income
$70,595
$39,369 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
Zillow: $344,760
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $70,595 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,369. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,760. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,285/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,874
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density5,808/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,595
Per Capita$39,369
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,400
Rent$1,281
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$344,760
Housing Units4,360
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,285/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Bristol was founded in 1681.
The median home in Bristol was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.