Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (5) F
Village Creeme Stand
Sweets
The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
Bar
Farmhouse Chocolates
Sweets
South Mountain Tavern
Bar
Hogback Mountain Brewery
Bar
Fitness (2) B
BFIT
Gym
Howden Hall Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Jones The Boy
Bakery
Minifactory
Bakery
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Winona Recreation Area
Park
Bristol Downtown Historic District
Park
Lord's Prayer Rock
Park
Eagle Park
Park
Sycamore Park
Park
New Haven Commons
Park
Shops (10) D-
Martins Hardware & Building Supply Co.
Home Improvement
Maplefields
Convenience Store
Champlain Farms
Convenience Store
Recycled Reading of Vermont Books & Instruments
Books
Scentsations Flowers & Gifts
Florist
Simon Says
Toys
Emeraldrose Gifts
Gift Shop
Institches Embroidery
Clothing
Bristol Discount Beverage
Convenience Store
The Big Wheel
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Bristol.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Bristol is 113/100 - which is 3% higher than Vermont.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime A+

Bristol crime rates are 161 per 100k, which is 92% lower than Vermont
Property Crime
107 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
54 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Bristol is $59,871 - which is 7% higher than Vermont.
Med. Household Income
$59,871
D+
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
D-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Bristol Volunteer Fire Departmnet
Fire Station
Bristol Park Dental
Dentist
Bristol Rescue
Ambulance Station
New Haven FIre Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Bristol home prices are $230,500 - which is 5% higher than Vermont
Home Price
$230,500
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools A+

The Bristol graduation rate is 93% - which is 5% higher than Vermont
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Bristol Elementary School
Bristol Elementary School
The Red Cedar School
Beeman Elementary School
Beeman Elementary School
High Schools (2) A+
Mt. Abraham Union High School #61
Mount Abraham Uhsd #28
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ratings C+

Bristol has an overall rating of 67% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
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Quiet safe place to live 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 27, 2022) If you are looking for a quiet safe place to live in Vermont, this is definitely a great place to be. You are about a 30-45 minute drive to major stores and shopping. Nice small-town living with great neighbors. ...Read More Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bristol? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Winona Recreation Area
      Bristol Downtown Historic District
      Lord's Prayer Rock
      Eagle Park
      Sycamore Park
      New Haven Commons

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Village Creeme Stand
      The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
      Farmhouse Chocolates
      South Mountain Tavern
      Hogback Mountain Brewery

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bristol? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Bristol.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      7% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Bristol a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors