At a Glance
Median Income
$55,007
$34,650 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $237,878
Median Rent
$764/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
19.6% 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
3.1 / 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 $55,007 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,650. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,878. Median rent is $764/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,115/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27,490
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,007
Per Capita$34,650
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$764
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$237,878
Housing Units13,090
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property2,115/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault345/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,588 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed299 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bristol was founded in 1856.
The median home in Bristol was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 299 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.