Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bristol

Affordability in Bristol, TN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bristol is $842 per month and the median household income is $58,162 per year, with renters making up 33% of occupied households. These figures provide helpful context when comparing the cost of HUD-assisted and income-based housing available in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bristol Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 402 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Bristol

The assisted properties in Bristol score 16 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 6 out of 100 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Bristol is served by 10 public schools across 2 districts -- including 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Bristol, TN

The median household income in Bristol is $58,162 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $842, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bristol can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically tied to a percentage of local income limits, meaning qualified renters often pay well below the citywide median rent.

• Median household income: $58,162/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $842/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 33% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Assisted properties tracked: 6 buildings, 156 total units

Environment and Flood Risk

All 6 affordable housing properties in Bristol have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.