At a Glance
Median Income
$44,706
$29,646 per capita
Home Value
$168,700
Zillow: $199,023
Median Rent
$775/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
2,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $44,706 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,646. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% 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 $168,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,023. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Bristol reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population17,024
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,706
Per Capita$29,646
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,700
Rent$775
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$199,023
Housing Units8,671
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent320/100K
Property2,390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault197/100K
Burglary407/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,799 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed299 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bristol was founded in 1856.
The median home in Bristol was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 299 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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