Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bristol

Affordability in Bristol, CT

The median gross rent in Bristol is $1,338 per month and the median household income is $79,076 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 35% of Bristol residents rent their homes, meaning roughly one in three households is in the rental market.

Safety

According to the Bristol Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Bristol had a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Bristol

According to Walk Score, the areas around Bristol's assisted properties average a Walk Score of 59 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 18. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents who do not own a car may want to confirm bus route access for a specific property before applying.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Bristol is served by 13 public schools across 1 district, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

Cost of Renting in Bristol, CT

The median household income in Bristol is $79,076 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,338 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bristol can offer significantly lower rents for eligible households. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on income limits and program rules, not market rates.

• Median household income: $79,076/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,338/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 35% of Bristol residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 613 total units across 8 HUD-assisted properties in Bristol

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Bristol were mapped for flood zone exposure. None carry a high-risk flood designation, so renters in these buildings face minimal flood-related environmental concern based on current FEMA flood zone data.