Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Bristol
Bristol, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$935
Population
27,878
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Southern culture at its finest.
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Bristol, Tennessee shares its main street with Bristol, Virginia, making it one of the few places where you can step across a state line without leaving downtown. This unique State Street anchors a city steeped in country music history, recognized as the Birthplace of Country Music. The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival fills the streets each fall with bluegrass to Americana performances, while Bristol Motor Speedway, one of NASCAR's most storied tracks, transforms the area into a roaring destination on race weekends.
Day-to-day life moves at a comfortable pace with easy access to the mountains, lakes, and trails defining the Tri-Cities region. Downtown offers local dining, shops, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum within a walkable core. Renters find solid options from cozy single-story units to updated apartment communities with modern finishes. Whether you prefer charming older buildings near downtown or newer developments on the outskirts, Bristol delivers an accessible rental market without sacrificing character or convenience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,915
Average: $64,852
Education
7,251
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,845
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bristol has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bristol, TN is $901 for a studio, $933 for one bedroom, $1,186 for two bedrooms, and $1,511 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bristol has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$933/month
629 Sq Ft
House
$1,573/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,408/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bristol, TN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
423 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
386 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
349 Students
Tennessee Online Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
203 Students
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,154 Students
Tennessee Online Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
203 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Steele Creek Park Nature Center
- Steele Creek Park
- Bristol Caverns
- Appalachian Caverns
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- Tri-Cities
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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.