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Bristol
  • Suburb of Providence, RI

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Bristol is a suburb of Providence with a population of 22,305. Bristol is in Bristol County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Bristol offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bristol there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Bristol and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bristol are above average.

About

About Bristol...
Population
22,305

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$363,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,170
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    44.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    8.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    31
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    217.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    9.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    5%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    19%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    22%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

Working in Bristol

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$80,727
National
$69,021

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