Best Places to Live in Bristol, Indiana

Small-manufacturing-town complex - Extreme northern Indiana at Michigan border, 15 miles east of South Bend. June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Bristol, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Small-town atmosphere
-Cost of housing
-Nearby college town

Cons

-Harsh winters
-Economic cycles
-Low educational attainment

Local Listings in Bristol

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$250,000

53320 Pine Brook Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2023 SqFt

$278,900

53560 Baywater Pl
Bed 5 | Bath 3 | 3868 SqFt

$199,900

301 N Bend Dr
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2568 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area

Elkhart, a small industrial town, has a diversified manufacturing base. A typical small Midwestern town, Goshen, to the southeast, has an agricultural base, an extension of some Elkhart manufacturing, and Goshen College. The industrial base has some unique components. Elkhart is the U.S. center for the manufacture of recreational vehicles, marching band and other musical instruments, and firefighting equipment.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Elkhart County
Metro Area: Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Bristol
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
Elevation: 700 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Bristol is 2.6% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bristol jobs have increased by 5.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Bristol's cost of living is 7.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bristol's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Bristol, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Elkhart county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Bristol's population is 1,706 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 4.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Bristol is $192,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Bristol public schools spend $11,604 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Bristol. More Education

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Housing Market in Bristol

It's a good time to buy in Bristol. Home Appreciation is up 11.2% in the last 12 months. Browse Bristol Real Estate

The median home price in Bristol is $192,700. Browse Homes in this Range.

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