In Bristol, Virginia, the median home price is $183,620; median household income is $50,404; the population is 16,849; schools rate 7.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 346.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Bristol at a glance
Population
16,849
Median Household Income
$50,404
Typical Home Value
$183,620
School District Rating
7.9
Violent Crime Rate
346.6
Avg Commute Time
17.9
About Bristol
Bristol has a population of 16,849. The median home value is $183,620, 61% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $50,404 (46% below the Virginia median).
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
1 town, by population.
Bristol at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Bristol?
- Bristol has a population of 16,849 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Bristol?
- The median home value in Bristol is $183,620. 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 $50,404 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Bristol in?
- Bristol is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Bristol?
- Bristol contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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