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Bristol, Rhode Island

town · Bristol County

At a glance

22,220
Population
$485,000
Median home value (all homes)
60% above U.S. median
$613,726
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,579/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$97,764
Median household income
24% above U.S. median
24.9 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing78% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost8% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Roger Williams University Graduate degrees
Roger Williams University School of Law Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates47.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bristol Economic Development
The Community Development Department manages planning, zoning, code compliance, building inspection, historic district, redevelopment, land use, housing, air pollution, and the protection of the natural environment within the town; the department, along with boards and commissions, provides stewardship over the growth of the community and the conservation of its natural environments and community characteristics.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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