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Bristol, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bristol city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
27,490
Population
840/sq mi density
$55,007
Median Income
$34,650 per capita
$182,500
Home Value
$229,074 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
502
Violent Crime/100K
3,022 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,007 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
502 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$182,500
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$764/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,090
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$182,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$229,074
Median Sale Price
$225,000
Median List Price
$265,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.3%
Owner-Occupied
33.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$882/mo
1 Bedroom
$924/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,118/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,445/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,644/mo
Census median rent:
$764/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,391/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
65 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
33
Price Drops
24.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Active Inventory
142
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $182,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,074 |
| Median Sale Price | $225,000 |
| Median List Price | $265,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $764 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,391 |
| FMR Studio | $882 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,118 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,445 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,644 |
Market
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.7% |
| Homes Sold | 33 |
| Active Inventory | 142 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,090 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |