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VA area data

Bristol, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bristol.

Population: 28,292 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bristol, VA is $215,505 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 113 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,505

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

113

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,505
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+94.3%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$218,126
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$309,500
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+24.1%
Median days on market
113 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
188
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
52 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE/BRISTOL CITY, Bristol City Public Schools, Washington County Public Schools
Schools include
CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE/BRISTOL CITY, Highland View Elementary, Joseph Van Pelt Elementary, Stonewall Jackson Elementary, VIRGINIA HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.5°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
62.5°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
Annual snowfall
1.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
79
Days with Moderate air quality
30
Highest AQI recorded (year)
116

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,534
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,346

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Southfork Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
171
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,255
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,352
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BristolState medianUS median
Median home value$215,505$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market113 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,294/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,255$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bristol, VA?
$215,505.
What is the median sale price in Bristol, VA?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bristol, VA?
Median days on market: 113 days.
What is typical rent in Bristol, VA?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bristol, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Bristol, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bristol, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bristol, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bristol, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bristol, VA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bristol, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bristol, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bristol, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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