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Bristol, CT is a city of approximately 60,000 people located in Hartford County. Notable local companies include Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, ESPN and Barnes Group Inc. The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment in Bristol is $1410 compared to the US average of $1430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index for Bristol is 105 versus 100 in the US, indicating that groceries may be slightly more expensive than the national average. With its centralized location and abundance of employment opportunities, Bristol offers an attractive living environment for those who wish to work and live there.

Bristol has an unemployment rate of 9.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bristol has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bristol
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bristol is 6.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bristol is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Bristol
- The average income of a Bristol resident is $31,365 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bristol resident is $73,604 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBristol, ConnecticutUnited States
  9.86
  -6.0%-6.2%
  28.3%33.5%
  6.4%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $38,362$37,638
  $73,604$69,021
  $91,543$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  12.8%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  12.4%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  3.1%1.9%
  7.7%4.7%
  1.3%1.9%
  4.7%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  16.5%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  4.5%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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I moved to Bristol in 2003 to purchase a mid-size one family home. Bristol has a great deal of history to it...from clock making (we have the American Clock Museum), a  More

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I was born and raised in NJ, and spent many years living on Long Island, as well as living in upstate NY and other areas in CT. Bristol CT is by far the worst place I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bristol, in a way can be deceiving. The schools in Bristol seem to be pretty decent, and it also features a park for children and their parents. In addition, it  More

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