In Bristol, Rhode Island, the median home price is $661,879, compared with the Rhode Island median of $509,480; median household income is $114,490; the population is 50,490; schools rate 6.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Bristol at a glance
Population
50,490
Median Household Income
$114,490
Typical Home Value
$661,879
School District Rating
6.9
Violent Crime Rate
69.2
Avg Commute Time
26.4
About Bristol
Bristol has a population of 50,490. The median home value is $661,879, 30% above the Rhode Island median. Median household income is $114,490 (30% above the Rhode Island median). The most populated towns are Bristol, Barrington, and Warren.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Bristol
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Rhode Island
Every county in Rhode Island, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Rhode Island
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Rhode Island
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Rhode Island by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Rhode Island
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Rhode Island
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Rhode Island
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Rhode Island
- 10Best school ratingsRhode Island School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Rhode Island
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Rhode Island
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Rhode Island
Bristol at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Bristol?
- Bristol has a population of 50,490 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Bristol?
- The median home value in Bristol is $661,879. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Bristol?
- Median household income in Bristol is $114,490 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Bristol in?
- Bristol is in Rhode Island.
- How many towns are in Bristol?
- Bristol contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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