Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Bristol, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,355
Population
61,572
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A charming suburb filled with adventure for everyone
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Entertainment
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Parks
Located roughly between Boston and New York City, the city of Bristol, Connecticut is a charming suburb just 20 miles outside of Hartford. Bristol is well-known as the location of ESPN’s international headquarters, as well as the country’s oldest amusement park. Visit the historic Lake Compounce and Crocodile Cove for an adventure filled with roller coasters, water slides, and a sandy beach.
The Bristol Public School District provides quality public education, while the city provides ample community green space with ponds, swimming pools, walking trails, sports fields, skate parks, and more. Enjoy quirky museums like the New England Carousel Museum, the Witch’s Dungeon, and the American Clock & Watch Museum. Explore the affordable apartment and condo rentals in Bristol, a unique, family-friendly suburb!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,600
Average: $92,706
Education
14,214
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,757
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bristol has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bristol, CT is $1,073 for a studio, $1,354 for one bedroom, $1,704 for two bedrooms, and $2,409 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bristol has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,354/month
622 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,253/month
1,159 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bristol, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
824 Students
Public
Grades K-8
819 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
324 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
824 Students
Public
Grades K-8
819 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
545 Students
Public
Grades K & 8
987 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
998 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,246 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
12 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Imagine Nation Museum
- Barnes Nature Center
- Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
- Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
- Wood Acres Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.