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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia Wright

Weekend activities in Bristol?

Hey everyone, I work in marketing and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bristol sits at 320.3 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 17,024 people. Household incomes average around $44,706 in Bristol. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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vegas_kennedy

Living in Bristol -the reality

Random thought, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $168,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 17,024 people. You can expect to pay around $775 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your expe...

9 replies 11 upvotes living
milwaukee_scarlett

Moving to Bristol for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $44,706, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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phoenixkid2021

Cost of living reality check -Bristol

Hello, With a population of 17,024, Bristol is a small town. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. T...

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sunny_willow79

Best and worst neighborhoods in Bristol

Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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sunny_willow79

What Bristol does better than anywhere else

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $168,700 on average. Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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vegas_kennedy

Best areas to explore in Bristol?

Hello, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $44,706 in Bristol. Crime rate is something to consider -Bristol sits at 320.3 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely fri...

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phoenixkid2021

Life in Bristol as a young professional

I've been here for 8 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Bristol sits at 320.3 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 17,024 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am...

8 replies 10 upvotes living
vegas_kennedy

Things Bristol needs to improve

Hi all, I work in media and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading.

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