Living in Bristol, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bristol · Census data 2020–2024
Bristol has 5,207 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $123,648 (60% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $312,800, the median rent is $1,328/month.
Bristol at a glance
- Population
- 5,207
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $123,648State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $312,800State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,328/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bristol a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
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 $312,800, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Bristol median household income
The median household income in Bristol is $123,648 and the income per person is $61,401. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Bristol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,159
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.47
Bristol demographics
- Population
- 5,207
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 2,109
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bristol ›
Education in Bristol
36.4% of adults 25 and older in Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bristol
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Bristol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 5,207 | $123,648 | $312,800 | $1,328 |
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | $87,800 | $255,700 | $1,283 |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | $103,902 | $360,400 | $1,458 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | $316,100 | $1,184 |
| Lake Catherine | 968 | $91,667 | $257,200 | $1,161 |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Wadsworth | 3,686 | $142,738 | $378,900 | $994 |
| Kenosha | 99,372 | $71,239 | $225,200 | $1,186 |
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What is the median household income in Bristol, WI?
The median household income in Bristol is $123,648, 60% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $312,800, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The median gross rent in Bristol is $1,328 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Bristol, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Bristol?
The median age in Bristol is 46.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bristol?
The average commute to work in Bristol is 26 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bristol?
The unemployment rate in Bristol is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bristol?
36.4% 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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