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Bristol, Pennsylvania, in Bucks county, is 3 miles E of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 19 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Bristol contains a population of approximately 9,923.
In Bristol, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bristol, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Approximately 17% of Bristol is non-white. Bristol offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $44,517.
Political donors in Bristol favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Bristol, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Bristol, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bristol -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Bristol to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Bristol colleges • Bristol travel • Bristol mortgages and property.
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