Living in Bristol, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bristol · Census data 2020–2024
Bristol has 3,273 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $78,438 (21% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $258,300, the median rent is $1,310/month.
Bristol at a glance
- Population
- 3,273
- Median age
- 42.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $78,438State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $258,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bristol a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
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 $258,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,837 a month in housing costs.
Bristol median household income
The median household income in Bristol is $78,438 and the income per person is $39,771. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Bristol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,399
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 44.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.44
44.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bristol has many vacation and second homes.
Bristol demographics
- Population
- 3,273
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 1,325
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bristol ›
Education in Bristol
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bristol
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Bristol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 3,273 | $78,438 | $258,300 | $1,310 |
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Hebron | 883 | $91,071 | $589,500 | $1,429 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
| Alexandria | 1,983 | $89,194 | $323,300 | $1,135 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Sanbornton | 3,053 | $113,750 | $452,300 | $1,289 |
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What is the median household income in Bristol, NH?
The median household income in Bristol is $78,438, 21% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $258,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The median gross rent in Bristol is $1,310 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Bristol, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Bristol?
The median age in Bristol is 42.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Bristol?
The average commute to work in Bristol is 28 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol?
The unemployment rate in Bristol is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bristol?
35.5% 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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