Bristol, New Hampshire is a small town in the White Mountains region of the Granite State. With a population of just under 3,000, Bristol is the perfect place for those who wish to live in a rural area and enjoy all that nature has to offer. The town also boasts impressive rankings on BestPlaces.net, coming in at 5th out of 100 cities in New Hampshire for livability and overall quality of life. Its climate score also puts it at an impressive number 7th out of 100 cities, with an average summer temperature of 77°F and winter lows reaching 8°F – making it ideal for outdoor recreation year-round. In addition, Bristol has high scores for its cost of living index (8th out of 100), education score (9th out of 100), and crime rate (19th out of 100). All these rankings make Bristol an attractive option for those looking to move or settle down in a small but safe community with plenty to do outside its borders.
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