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Bristol, Pennsylvania

borough · Bucks County

At a glance

9,902
Population
$271,100
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$347,117
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,409/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$76,042
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
32 min
Average commute
94.6%
Homes with broadband
78.02%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing7% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost18% above
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates20.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Bucks County Economic Dev Corp.
Bucks County Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit, non-political economic development organization established in 1958 to support economic growth in Bucks County. It offers site selection assistance, research information, education, networking opportunities with economic development agencies, and workforce development to promote and enhance the county's business and industrial sectors.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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