Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Bristol
Bristol, NH Area Guide
A tranquil resort community in the heart of New Hampshire
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Bristol is a small town located very close to the geographical center of New Hampshire. With Interstate 93 running along the east side of town and Newfound Lake on the north side, Bristol is a popular resort destination for folks from around New England. The rolling hills surrounding the community give Bristol a scenic and secluded quality, complementing the timeless historic architecture of the town center. The small Downtown district is home to several popular local hangouts: get your morning caffeine fix at The Purple Pit Coffee Lounge, grab a bite to eat at the classic Bristol Diner, or swing by Shackett’s Brewing Company for a pint of craft beer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,853
Average: $73,607
Education
460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,085
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bristol has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bristol, NH is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
188 Students
Newfound Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
377 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
- Wellington State Park
- Paradise Point Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Newfound Audubon Center
- Hebron Marsh at Newfound Audubon Center??s Ash Cottage
- Bear Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 February 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.