Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
25%
Bristol
Bristol, RI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,035
Population
21,880
Renter Mix
33% Rent
An enduring maritime community in the heart of Rhode Island
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Commuter
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Coastal
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Boating
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Fishing
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Historic
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Parks
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Bristol is a historic port city in eastern Rhode Island, located about fifteen miles south of Providence. Almost completely surrounded by water, Bristol’s maritime history is the strongest influence on its culture today, and boating and fishing continue to be popular pastimes as well as economic drivers. On the south side, the waterfront campus of Roger Williams University serves around 5,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members.
Numerous vintage buildings have been lovingly preserved all around town, giving Bristol a timeless atmosphere. Bristol claims the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in the United States, dating all the way back to the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1777; today, the Bristol Independence Day celebration is one of the biggest in the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,549
Average: $116,336
Education
8,007
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,559
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bristol has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bristol, RI is $838 for a studio, $1,035 for one bedroom, $1,781 for two bedrooms, and $1,311 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bristol has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,035/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$4,662/month
1,780 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bristol, RI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Public
Grades K-5
130 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
811 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East Bay Bike Path
- Herreshoff Marine Museum
- Coggeshall Farm Museum
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Colt State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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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.