Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 369 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,351 (27.4%) |
| Some College | 5,798 (14%) |
| Associates | 5,797 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 5,040 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,072 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,642 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,300 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,307/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 26,726 |
| Vacant Units | 1,981 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bristol is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 61,206 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.
Economically, Bristol is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,642 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Bristol is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,307 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Bristol is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.94%).
Bristol, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06010 | 61,206 | $83,642 | $252,300 | $1,307 | 7.0% | 43.7% | 64.6% |