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Crime in Bristol summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bristol. Key points include:
There were 629 total crimes in Bristol in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 1,016.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 58.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bristol is 958.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bristol is -52.05% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bristol Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bristol / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 629 | 1,016.2 | 1,502.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 58.2 | 136.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 25.9 | 38.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 21.0 | 77.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 593 | 958.1 | 1,366.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 85.6 | 117.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 349 | 563.9 | 1,013.7 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 191 | 308.6 | 235.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bristol summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bristol. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bristol is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bristol is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bristol is $339,023.
The median income in Bristol is $79,076.
Bristol's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bristol Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bristol | Connecticut | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 116 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 111 | 100 |
| Health | 114 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bristol, CT Weather
The average high in Bristol is 60.1° and the average low is 39.7°.
There are 76.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 39.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bristol |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bristol Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bristol
The current population in Bristol is 61,462. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61,462 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 61,129 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 61,052 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 60,733 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 60,039 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 60,218 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 60,308 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 60,498 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 60,437 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 60,554 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 60,556 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 60,536 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 60,502 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 60,473 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 60,466 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bristol
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Bristol is:
61.8% White with 38,005 White residents.
7.3% African American with 4,470 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
4.1% Asian with 2,500 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 316 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 3,216 Two Or More residents.
21.0% Hispanic with 12,924 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bristol | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bristol
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Bristol is 49.4% female with 30,372 female residents.
Bristol is 50.6% male with 31,089 male residents.
| Gender | Bristol | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bristol for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Bristol completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bristol completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Bristol completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Bristol completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bristol completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Bristol completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Bristol completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bristol completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bristol completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bristol | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bristol, Connecticut
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4.6% of households in Bristol earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Bristol earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Bristol earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Bristol earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Bristol earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Bristol earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Bristol earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Bristol earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in Bristol earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.8% of households in Bristol earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bristol | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
