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.

Bristol, IN Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Cost of housing
Nearby college town

Cons
Harsh winters
Economic cycles
Low educational attainment

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: See Homes
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 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). 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 10.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bristol's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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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 26.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Bristol is Real Estate: $197,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.7%.

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 9.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bristol is $197,000.

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