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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bristol

Affordable Housing in Bristol, NH

Bristol has 5 income-based rental properties offering 134 total units, giving renters in this small New Hampshire town a modest but real set of options. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on record, 2 earned an excellent rating and 1 rated good, suggesting well-maintained conditions across the portfolio. No properties in the city carry a high flood risk, according to flood map data.

5
Properties
134
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,279/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bristol is $1,279 per month, and the median household income is $73,993 annually. About 43% of Bristol residents are renters, meaning affordable housing options here serve a meaningful share of the community.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
122 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bristol Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 49 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Bristol

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bristol has a Walk Score of 49 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 15 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of small rural New Hampshire towns.

Most errands and commutes in Bristol will require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Bristol, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$73,993 median income

Cost of Renting in Bristol, NH

The median household income in Bristol is $73,993 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,279 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bristol can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically capped as a percentage of area median income, which can make them well below the local market rate.

  • Median household income: $73,993/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,279/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 43% of Bristol residents rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Bristol have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(3 of 5 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (1)No score (2)

5 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Bristol, NH

Bristol is a small Lakes Region town in central New Hampshire, home to 3 HUD-assisted or income-based properties covering 74 total units. All 3 properties have been inspected and scored, with 2 rated excellent and 1 rated good -- a strong overall picture for renters weighing their options here.

The median asking rent in Bristol is $1,279 per month, and the median household income is $73,993 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 43 percent of residents rent their homes, reflecting a meaningful renter presence in this otherwise small community.

Bristol's violent crime rate was 122 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer figures reported by the Bristol Police Department.

Getting around Bristol without a car can be challenging. Walk Score rates the town 49 (Car-Dependent), with a bike score of 15, according to Walk Score data.

Bristol is served by 3 public schools -- 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- within 1 district, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

None of the 3 mapped properties carry a high flood risk, according to flood mapping data.

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Eligibility & how to apply

New Hampshire income limits (2026)New Hampshire public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in New Hampshire

Helpful guides

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