Bristol, CT Area Guide

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Bristol Area Facts

  • Bristol has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bristol crime rates are 28% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Bristol is 8% lower than the Connecticut average
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My Experience with Bristol, CT User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) Many people might not think to visit a city like Bristol, CT. It's a city that is quiet and doesn't have a reputation as a vacation getaway. It is however an excellent place to visit or live. I had a great time in the city and really enjoyed the easy going atmosphere there.

If y ...Read More our a sports fan, you should know Bristol, CT is home to ESPN. I didn't have a chance to visit the studios, but if you're a sports fan with some time, you should check them out. They broadcast many of their shows from the studios there and you might have a chance to meet your favorite ESPN personality.

I visited the Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum located in Bristol. Inside you will find many of the classic movie monsters. If you enjoy horror movies and a little scare now and then, this is the place for you. I especially like the Count Dracula and Wolf Man exhibits.

The city of Bristol is primarily a residential city and would make a nice place for you to settle down and raise a family. The housing market is pretty steady there and the prices are reasonable. Bristol, CT is a great city that is really worth the time to visit, you might just end up deciding to stay there. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bristol? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Federal Hill Green
      Page Park
      Brackett Park
      All Children's Playground
      The Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve
      Memorial Boulevard Park
      Wilson Playground
      Rockwell Park

      Entertainment

      American Clock and Watch Museum
      Ingraham House
      Spare Time
      Bristol Memorial Military Museum
      New England Carousel Museum
      Museum of Fire History
      Imagine Nation Children's Museum
      Lake Compounce Carousel

      Food & Drink

      Maple End Package Store
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Boston Market
      Burger King
      Brass Pony
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Liquor Outlet

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bristol? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Bristol.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bristol? The cost of living in Bristol is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than Connecticut.
      Bristol
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bristol? Bristol crime rates are 1,230, which are 28% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,230 per 100k people

      46% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 82

      46% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Bristol? The median income in Bristol is $68,485 which is 5% lower than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $68,48524% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,53522% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Bristol a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Bristol Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bristol home prices? Bristol home prices are $198,600 - which is 26% lower than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $198,6008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09315% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      equal to the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Bristol have good schools? The Bristol graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Bristol a good place to live? Bristol has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      4 total surveys

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