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Bristol, New Hampshire

Bristol, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 43 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 91 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 3,033.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $44,766. Interestingly, lots of people in Bristol have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bristol Housing

Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Bristol the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bristol, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Bristol Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 15%Bristol Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bristol Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Bristol Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Bristol College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bristol, NH

Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men72
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty84
People in Middle Class or Better72
Median Family Income72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes29

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime63
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