Living in Bristol, Georgia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bristol · Census data 2020–2024

Bristol has 54 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $67,875 (12% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $182,500.

Bristol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bristol at a glance

Population
54
Median age
29.8State: 37.6
Median household income
$67,875State: $77,353
Median home value
$182,500State: $303,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Bristol a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.

Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Georgia median.

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 $182,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bristol$182,500
Georgia$303,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Georgia$1,393
United States$1,413

Bristol median household income

The median household income in Bristol is $67,875 and the income per person is $31,215. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).

Median household income

Bristol$67,875
Georgia$77,353
United States$80,734

Housing in Bristol: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
48
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
43.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1992
Average household size
2.00

43.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bristol has many vacation and second homes.

Bristol demographics

Population
54
Median age
29.8
Under 18
22.2%
65 and older
27.8%
Households
27
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White40.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bristol ›

Education in Bristol

0% of adults 25 and older in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bristol0%
Georgia34.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bristol

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.1%
Average commute
—State: 28 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
41.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
58.8%
Homes with broadband
74.1%

Bristol vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bristol54$67,875$182,500—
Patterson906$34,261$112,100$730
Offerman873$32,708$93,100$1,000
Blackshear3,578$40,670$131,100$837
Screven689$35,671$101,000$777
Sunnyside1,031$44,283$154,900—
Alma3,426$36,884$96,400$683
Deenwood2,360$57,045$137,500$1,021
Waycross13,756$38,301$84,100$768

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Living in Bristol: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bristol, GA?

The median household income in Bristol is $67,875, 12% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $182,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.

Is Bristol, GA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Georgia median.

What is the median age in Bristol?

The median age in Bristol is 29.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Bristol?

The unemployment rate in Bristol is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bristol?

0% 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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