Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Bristol is a small city in Virginia with a population of 17,024. Residents earn $44,706 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bristol receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bristol offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bristol is $44,706, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bristol is $168,700, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bristol is below the national average at 314 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,798 per 100,000, 43% above the national average.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Bristol experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,706 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,646 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $902 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,868 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 614 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,490 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $168,700 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,023 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.2% |
| Inventory | 85 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,484 |
| Studio | $720 |
| 1 Bedroom | $818 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,338 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,464 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,490 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,793/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Total Violent | 313.5/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.8/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Rape | 29.0/100K |
| Robbery | 46.4/100K |
| Assault | 232.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,798.3/100K |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,397.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 110.3/100K |
| Arson | 5.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,799 ft (548 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6170°N, 82.1576°W |
| County FIPS | 51520 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.42 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,323/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |