City profile
Bristol, VA
Bristol city · Population 16,849
Bristol is a town in Bristol city, VA with about 16,849 residents and a typical home value near $184,000. It is 108 miles from Knoxville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$184,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,140
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 9/100
Nearest major airport
117 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
16,849
Black population
5.8%
County
Bristol city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 16,849 residents
- Typical home value about $184,000
- 108 miles from Knoxville, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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