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Houses in Bristol, TN (Sullivan County) — Census median home value $182,500, county listing prices up about 3.4% over the past year. Market data for Bristol houses and the broader area.
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Bristol, TN is in Sullivan County, Tennessee — this guide covers houses in Bristol and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,490, with a median household income of $55,007. Census data puts Bristol houses at a median value of $182,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Sullivan County's current median listing price runs $344,500, up about 3.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Bristol housing market
Bristol is in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bristol and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$182,500
Population (Census ACS)
27,490
Median household income
$55,007
County price trend (2025)
1.29% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bristol market snapshot
Population
27,490
County
Sullivan County
Median Household Income
$55,007
Median Home Value (city)
$182,500
Median Listing Price (Sullivan County)
$344,500
Median Gross Rent
$764/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bristol's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $182,500. Separately, Sullivan County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $344,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Sullivan County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bristol has an estimated population of 27,490 and a median household income of $55,007, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bristol's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Bristol
County guide: Sullivan County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bristol.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Sullivan County and other Tennessee communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Walnut Hill, Blountville, Bluff City, Orebank, Spurgeon, Colonial Heights, Bloomingdale, Sullivan Gardens.
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Colonial Heights market data
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Bloomingdale market data
Nearby city · ~16.2 mi
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Nearby city · ~21.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hunter (~11.4 mi), Biltmore (~13.1 mi), Watauga (~13.8 mi), Elizabethton (~15.2 mi), Oak Grove (~15.2 mi), Central (~16.2 mi), Butler (~17.2 mi), Gray (~17.3 mi), Johnson City (~17.5 mi), Valley Forge (~17.6 mi), Kingsport (~18.3 mi), Pine Crest (~19.0 mi), Hampton (~19.6 mi), Jonesborough (~23.2 mi), Unicoi (~24.1 mi), Mount Carmel (~25.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Bristol data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,490
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$182,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$55,007
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$764
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.29%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$344,500
Census place type
city
County
Sullivan County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
32.71 sq mi
Census GEOID
4708540
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Bristol
Schools
Sullivan County — 17 schools, 8,380 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Sullivan addresses may be served by Sullivan County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Bristol FAQ
What are houses worth in Bristol, TN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bristol at $182,500. Sullivan County's current median listing price runs $344,500, up about 3.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Bristol, TN?
For owner-occupied houses in Bristol, Census ACS data shows a median value of $182,500. Active listing prices in Sullivan County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bristol, TN?
Bristol houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Sullivan County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bristol, TN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bristol's population at approximately 27,490.
What's the median rent in Bristol, TN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bristol at approximately $764 per month.
What is the median household income in Bristol, TN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bristol at approximately $55,007.
Is the Bristol housing market growing?
Sullivan County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Bristol, TN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bristol's median home value at about 3.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Bristol, TN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sullivan County for many Bristol addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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