Why Live in Bristol
Incorporated in 1785 and operating during the 1800s as a hub for watchmaking and other industries, Bristol, Connecticut, is now a suburban city of about 61,000 people 20 miles west of Hartford. Nineteenth-century Italian and Irish immigrants in Bristol worked for companies like Ingraham Co. and Emerson Electric Co., and although the city's clock industry has waned, its roots remain. "A lot of the industry that's still here in Bristol actually started with some of the clock making," says Patti Philippon, executive director at the American Clock and Watch Museum and Bristol resident. Companies like the Barnes Group, which has roots in the industrial era, still operate in Bristol today. It's now also home to other major employers like ESPN headquarters and Bristol Hospital, as well as a highly rated school district, and many small businesses that attract commuters and families to this laid-back suburb. The median price of a single-family home in Bristol is $320,000, slightly lower than the $335,000 median in the neighboring town of Plainville but higher than Hartford's median. Bristol's environment is suburban, with single-family homes in winding subdivisions accounting for most of
Home Trends in Bristol, CT
On average, homes in Bristol, CT sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bristol, CT over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$345,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$297,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$232,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$145,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Last 12 months Home Sales
329
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%