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Bristol, Connecticut

city · Hartford County

At a glance

61,462
Population
$277,800
Median home value (all homes)
8% below U.S. median
$352,168
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,338/mo
Median rent
1% below U.S. median
$79,076
Median household income
1% above U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
76.11%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities30% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates30.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bristol Economic Development
Bristol, CT's Economic & Community Development department provides information on incentives, available properties, and programs to support business and community growth; the page outlines office hours, contact information, and resources for starting a business and economic development opportunities.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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