City profile
Bristol, CT
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · Population 61,462
Bristol is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT with about 61,462 residents and a typical home value near $278,000. It is 15 miles from Hartford, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$277,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,921
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
106
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.78%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.35%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Hurricane, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
22 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 46% Democratic / 53% Republican
Community
Population
61,462
Black population
7.9%
County
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 61,462 residents
- Typical home value about $278,000
- 15 miles from Hartford, CT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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