Livability Score

75
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Shelbee's Vintage Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
The Foundation Event Facility
Theatre Arts
Paramount Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre Bristol
Theatre Arts
Bristol Municipal Stadium
Stadium
Marquee Cinemas Pinnacle
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) D-
Burger Bar
Fast Food
Inari Wines
Deli
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Riendo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sakura Express Japanese
Fast Food
Pal's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Blackbird Bakery
Bakery
Food City
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Price Less Foods
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Parks (12) B
Cumberland Square Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Patterson Park
Park
Randolph Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Parker Park
Park
Belle Meadows Park
Park
Mumpower Park
Park
Defriece Park
Park
Defriece Park
Park
Haynesfield Park
Park
Eastern Park
Park
Haynes Field park
Park
Steele Creek Park
Park
Holston View Park
Park
Steele Creek Park
Park
Charlie Robinette Park
Park
Rooster Front Park
Park
Suncrest Park
Park
Pinnacle Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Scotchman
Convenience Store
Serendipity Boutique
Fashion
The Mad Hatter Salon
Hairdresser
L. C. King Mfg. Co. Home - Pointer Brand
Clothing
Cranberry Lane
Interior Decoration
Root of Envy
Beauty
Pen's Floral
Florist
Wm. King Clothiers
Clothing
Shoozies
Shoes
Mountain Empire Comics
Books
Blakley-Mitchell
Clothing
Virginia Vintage Interiors
Interior Decoration
Dollar General
Discount Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Roadrunner Markets
Convenience Store
Lee Garden Shopping Center
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
Scotchman
Convenience Store
Schewels Furniture
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Noire Nail Bar
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Bristol.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bristol is 86/100 - which is 21% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D

Bristol crime rates are 3,069 per 100k, which is 59% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
2,697 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
373 crimes per 100k C-
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employment F

The median income in Bristol is $39,679 - which is 40% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$39,679 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bristol Health Clinic
Clinic
Bristol Virginia Fire Station
Fire Station
Bristol Virginia Police Department
Police
Bristol Life Saving Crew
Ambulance Station
Bristol Virginia Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bristol Virginia Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Bristol home prices are $127,900 - which is 49% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$127,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A

The Bristol graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
80% A
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (13) C-
Crossroads Alternative/Bristol City
Anderson Elementary
Virginia Middle
Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
St Annes School
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Fairmount Elementary
Washington-Lee Elementary
Haynesfield Elementary
Highland View Elementary
Highlands Juvenile Detention Home
Holston View Elementary
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Sullins Academy
Day Treatment Program
Morrison School
High Schools (3) F
Tennessee Online Public School
Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
Tennessee High School
Virginia High
Morrison School
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ratings C

Bristol has an overall rating of 64% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D-
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Bristol, Virginia: Something for Everyone 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) If you have thought of visiting the twin city, known as Bristol, Virginia, then I highly recommend it. I have visited Bristol several times over the years and have always been able to discover something new on each trip. Bristol is situated on the Tennessee-Virginia border, which ...Read More is how it has become known as the twin city.

While I do not know, what living in Bristol, Virginia is like, I can testify that as a tourist the place is amazing. The views are magnificent and while you can see mountainous view in every direction that you turn, it is easily accessible by multiple interstates. In addition to the great views, there are also multiple things to do in Bristol.

The best areas in Bristol, Virginia to visit include the Bristol Motor Speedway and the local breweries and nightclubs. If you are into the arts, then you might enjoy a self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Bristol. There is truly something to do for everyone of all ages in Bristol, Virginia. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Cumberland Square Park
      Anderson Park
      Patterson Park
      Randolph Park
      Rotary Park
      Parker Park
      Belle Meadows Park
      Mumpower Park

      Entertainment

      The Foundation Event Facility
      Paramount Center for the Arts
      Theatre Bristol
      Bristol Municipal Stadium
      Marquee Cinemas Pinnacle

      Food & Drink

      Burger Bar
      Inari Wines
      Popeyes
      Taco Riendo
      Subway
      Hardee's
      Taco Bell
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bristol? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Bristol.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bristol? The cost of living in Bristol is 86/100 - which is 21% lower than Virginia.
      Bristol
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bristol? Bristol crime rates are 3,069, which are 59% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      3,069 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Bristol? The median income in Bristol is $39,679 which is 40% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $39,67928% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,97913% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bristol a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bristol home prices? Bristol home prices are $127,900 - which is 49% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $127,90031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71225% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Bristol have good schools? The Bristol graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      68% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Bristol a good place to live? Bristol has an overall rating of 64% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      6 total surveys

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