Bristol, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Addison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,005 Population 839/sq mi density
$71,372 Median Income $43,160 per capita
$298,200 Home Value $392,294 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
27 Violent Crime/100K 399 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,372 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bristol, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,372
5% below
$43,160 per capita
Home Value
$298,200
6% above
Zillow: $392,294
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
93% below
399/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
28% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
106%
Rent
111%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bristol a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $71,372 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,160. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,811 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bristol is $298,200 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,294. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Bristol reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 399/100K.

Education

43.2% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bristol has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,005
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,372
Per Capita$43,160
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A
Home Value$298,200
Rent$1,290
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$392,294
Housing Units981
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property399/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation582 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Bristol was built in 1947.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.