Living in Bristol, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bristol · Census data 2020–2024
Bristol has 1,020 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $47,689 (36% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $118,600, the median rent is $935/month.
Bristol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bristol at a glance
- Population
- 1,020
- Median age
- 50.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $47,689State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $118,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $935/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bristol a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bristol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bristol the median home value is $118,600, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Bristol median household income
The median household income in Bristol is $47,689 and the income per person is $31,668. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bristol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 459
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.17
Bristol demographics
- Population
- 1,020
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 433
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bristol ›
Education in Bristol
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bristol
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Bristol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1,020 | $47,689 | $118,600 | $935 |
| Lake Mystic | 601 | $60,476 | $300,000 | $850 |
| Blountstown | 3,136 | $51,762 | $158,700 | — |
| Hosford | 982 | $97,386 | $138,400 | $956 |
| Altha | 457 | $29,583 | $84,500 | $900 |
| Greensboro | 949 | $47,885 | $132,500 | $735 |
| Gretna | 1,342 | $35,903 | $112,500 | $651 |
| Grand Ridge | 997 | $68,750 | $106,500 | $902 |
| Sneads | 1,771 | $38,889 | $111,300 | $831 |
More for people moving to Bristol
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What is the median household income in Bristol, FL?
The median household income in Bristol is $47,689, 36% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bristol?
The median home value in Bristol is $118,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The median gross rent in Bristol is $935 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Bristol, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Bristol?
The median age in Bristol is 50.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bristol?
The average commute to work in Bristol is 29 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol?
The unemployment rate in Bristol is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bristol?
20.7% of adults in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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