Bristol, TN vs Gladstone, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bristol
72.4
#889 nationally
Gladstone
73.5
#721 nationally
Gladstone leads in median household income ($68,633 vs $49,130). Gladstone leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Bristol leads in crime level (10.0 vs 10.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, TN | Gladstone, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#889) | 73.5 (#721) |
| Population | 27,854 | 27,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,434 | $272,624 |
| Median Household Income | $49,130 | $68,633 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | R+5.7 |
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72.4 Score
Bristol, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$238,434
Population
27,854
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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73.5 Score
Gladstone, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,624
Population
27,329
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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