Living in Bristol, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bristol · Census data 2020–2024
Bristol has 2,128 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $77,188 (7% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $229,500, the median rent is $1,099/month.
Bristol at a glance
- Population
- 2,128
- Median age
- 31.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $77,188State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $229,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,099/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Bristol a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bristol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bristol the median home value is $229,500, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Bristol median household income
The median household income in Bristol is $77,188 and the income per person is $35,927. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Bristol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.87
Bristol demographics
- Population
- 2,128
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 737
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bristol ›
Education in Bristol
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bristol
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Bristol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 2,128 | $77,188 | $229,500 | $1,099 |
| Elkhart | 53,733 | $51,028 | $139,500 | $998 |
| Middlebury | 3,700 | $75,236 | $243,700 | $1,203 |
| Dunlap | 6,109 | $87,039 | $222,200 | $1,271 |
| Simonton Lake | 4,248 | $75,673 | $266,800 | $1,108 |
| Goshen | 34,420 | $59,184 | $184,900 | $1,093 |
| White Pigeon | 1,760 | $51,250 | $149,600 | $775 |
| Shipshewana Lake | 365 | $70,974 | $325,000 | $821 |
| Constantine | 2,154 | $73,320 | $115,200 | $755 |
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What is the median household income in Bristol, IN?
The median household income in Bristol is $77,188, 7% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $229,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The median gross rent in Bristol is $1,099 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Bristol, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Indiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bristol?
The median age in Bristol is 31.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Bristol?
The average commute to work in Bristol is 20 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol?
The unemployment rate in Bristol is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bristol?
20.8% 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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