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
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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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