Bristol, ME

Living in Bristol

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 38
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 57
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Schools 60
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Residents

2.7k Population -19 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate36%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector55%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office15%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$288k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$693 Median Monthly Rent +$296 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas19%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bristol

United States45
Maine15
Lincoln County15

Property Crime in Bristol

United States48
Maine27
Lincoln County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 4 20
Feb 24 3 15
Mar 32 4 14
Apr 43 4 3
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 67 4 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 2
Dec 28 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bristol

Inland Flooding20
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bristol, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bristol, ME

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The Deck House School
10 miles, NW
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Lincoln Academy
11 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Bristol, ME

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Bowdoin College
24 miles, W
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Bates College
39 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bristol, ME

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Lincolnhealth
10 miles, N
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Mid Coast Hospital
21 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Bristol, ME

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Manchester Airport
119 miles, SW