Median Income
$67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.2%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$680
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.3%
23% higher than US avg
How Bristol Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,199
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty15.3%
Commute46 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units530
Rent Burden6.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+28.9%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bristol receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Bristol offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bristol is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bristol is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.9% have completed high school.
Bristol has a population of 1,199 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%).
Population
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.8% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Spanish | 21.3% |
| 59% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 5% |
The median household income in Bristol is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 45.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
The median home value in Bristol is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.6% |
| Housing Units | 530 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Bristol vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bristol vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 79.6 sq mi (206.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5182°N, 76.4161°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |