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Bristol
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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Providence

Bristol

#5 in Best Places to Retire in Rhode Island
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    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 Bristol...
    Population
    22,305
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    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
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      44.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      31
      500.1
    • Theft
      217.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      9.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
    More About Bristol Residents

    Working in Bristol

    Jobs
    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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