Life in Bristol research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bristol over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bristol:
The population in Bristol is 27,307.
The median home value in Bristol is $208,878.
The median income in Bristol is $49,130.
The cost of living in Bristol is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bristol is $746.
The unemployment rate in Bristol is 8.8%.
The poverty rate in Bristol is 17.7%.
The average high in Bristol is 67.8° and the average low is 44.8°.
Crime in Bristol summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bristol. Key points include:
There were 780 total crimes in Bristol in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 2,799.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 502.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 2,297.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bristol is 20.45% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Bristol / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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Total Crimes Per 100K | 780 | 2,799.5 | 3,165.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 140 | 502.5 | 672.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 4 | 14.4 | 81.0 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 120 | 430.7 | 543.2 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 640 | 2,297.0 | 2,492.8 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 85 | 305.1 | 384.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 479 | 1,719.2 | 1,802.0 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 76 | 272.8 | 306.4 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Bristol summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bristol. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bristol is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bristol is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bristol is $208,878.
The median income in Bristol is $49,130.
Living Expense | Bristol | Tennessee | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 | |
Services | 100 | 93 | 100 | |
Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
Health | 93 | 88 | 100 | |
Housing | 62 | 82 | 100 | |
Transportation | 81 | 90 | 100 | |
Utilities | 99 | 93 | 100 |
The average high in Bristol is 67.8° and the average low is 44.8°.
There are 86.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 12.3 inches of snow.
Stat | Bristol |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 67.8 |
Average Annual Low | 44.8 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 86.3 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 12.3 |
There isn't as much to do as preferred, but if you are looking for a quiet semi rural area Bristol is great. Some areas do have a higher drug problem, schools are good with dedicated teachers.
Certain areas of Bristol can be pretty drug filled. Steele Creek Park is a great spot to visit for hiking, play grounds, train ride, picnics, and paddle boats. They have a huge nature center with plenty of attractions for the little ones.
The current population in Bristol is 27,307. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 27,307 | 2.0% |
2021 | 26,766 | 0.4% |
2020 | 26,668 | -0.2% |
2019 | 26,734 | 0.2% |
2018 | 26,674 | -0.1% |
2017 | 26,705 | 0.1% |
2016 | 26,681 | 0.2% |
2015 | 26,639 | 0.2% |
2014 | 26,578 | 0.6% |
2013 | 26,427 | - |
89.3% White with 24,383 White residents.
2.8% African American with 777 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 98 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 56 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,009 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 964 Hispanic residents.
Race | Bristol | TN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 89.3% | 72.6% | 58.9% |
African American | 2.8% | 16.1% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 3.5% | 6.0% | 18.7% |
Bristol is 53.0% female with 14,485 female residents.
Bristol is 47.0% male with 12,821 male residents.
Gender | Bristol | TN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 53.0% | 50.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.0% | 49.1% | 49.6% |
3.0% of adults in Bristol completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bristol completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Bristol completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Bristol completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bristol completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Bristol completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Bristol completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bristol completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bristol completed doctorate degree.
Education | Bristol | TN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.3% of households in Bristol earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Bristol earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.4% of households in Bristol earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Bristol earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Bristol earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Bristol earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Bristol earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Bristol earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Bristol earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Bristol earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Bristol | TN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 12.8% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 15.7% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.6% | 7.3% | 11.4% |