Bristol
City in Connecticut, United States
Overview
Bristol, Connecticut blends small-town charm with lively local culture, anchored by parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and historical attractions. Well-known as the home of ESPN headquarters, Bristol also offers green spaces, a lively downtown, and easy access to Connecticut's countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Connecticut
Population
22,493
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.67°, -72.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,600
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1208 mm
Internet Speed
467 Mbps
Upload
261 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HFD
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.