At a Glance
Median Income
$69,613
$40,042 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.1% 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
3.4 / 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 $69,613 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,042. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Education
22.4% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population566
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,613
Per Capita$40,042
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$314,419
Housing Units238
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation460 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bristol was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.