Bristol, Tennessee

Small Tennessee city with local appeal

Southeast Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.4

C-

out of 100

Overview

Bristol is a Tennessee city with a population of approximately 27,854, part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $238,434. Median household income is $49,130.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,854 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $238,434 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $49,130 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.5 minutes
  • Part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,854

Source: Census ACS

$238,434

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$49,130

Source: Census ACS

21.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

91 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sullivan County (county-level results)

22%
77%
Democrat 16,624
Republican 58,154
Leans R+55.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 86.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 68.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.4

Location

Bristol, TN (36.5686, -82.1819)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.