Living in Bristol (Connecticut)
Bristol (Connecticut) is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 60,452 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 6%, #626 of 10,762), single pensioners (top 8%, #670 of 9,474), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #1,173 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bristol (Connecticut)
- It is part of Greater Hartford, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Bristol (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,292 of 11,898 | #32 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #2,905 of 9,771 | #26 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,708 of 8,006 | #34 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,966 of 6,237 | #33 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #918 of 9,474 | #24 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #670 of 9,474 | #7 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #626 of 10,762 | #7 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #1,700 of 4,537 | #39 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,761 of 4,444 | #38 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,498 of 3,053 | #38 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #803 of 7,271 | #8 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,484 of 6,227 | #48 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #1,749 of 3,933 | #31 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #684 of 2,119 | #17 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,141 of 8,006 | #31 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #5,655 of 12,111 | #30 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #1,864 of 4,114 | #32 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,976 of 7,271 | #54 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,526 of 9,474 | #26 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #7,271 of 18,063 | #60 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #4,539 of 16,523 | #86 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #10,162 of 18,063 | #31 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #1,117 of 16,523 | #16 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,261 of 21,167 | #49 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,173 of 12,111 | #10 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,210 of 12,111 | #75 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #1,708 of 4,750 | #25 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Terryville (Connecticut) 5 km
- Plainville (Connecticut) 8 km
- Wolcott (Connecticut) 8 km
- Plymouth (Connecticut) 9 km
- Southington 10 km
- Farmington (Connecticut) 11 km
- New Britain (Connecticut) 14 km
- Oakville (Connecticut) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.