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Bristol, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
245
Population
471/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$34,990 per capita
$61,700
Home Value
$218,842 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
262
Violent Crime/100K
2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,700 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$61,700
78% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
146
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$61,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,842
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.2%
Owner-Occupied
19.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$738/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
40% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $61,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,842 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 146 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |