At a Glance
Median Income
$109,917
$55,876 per capita
Home Value
$288,800
Zillow: $469,007
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.4% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bristol residents earn a median household income of $109,917 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,876. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bristol is $288,800 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,007. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
34.7% of adults in Bristol hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bristol has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,196
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,917
Per Capita$55,876
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,800
Rent$1,213
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$469,007
Housing Units2,183
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation751 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bristol was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.