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Bristol, FL

Bristol, FL.

Population: 5,531 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bristol, FL is $213,389 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,000 after a median 73 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,389

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,389
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$213,389
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,000
Median list price
$231,850
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+7.6%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$849/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$872/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
LIBERTY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, W. R. TOLAR K-8 SCHOOL, LIBERTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER, APALACHICOLA FOREST YOUTH ACADEMY, LIBERTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Metals, Inc. (21.6 mi)
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
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Calhoun County Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, JACKSON HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+33 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
22.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,332
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,160
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

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

How it compares

BristolState medianUS median
Median home value$213,389$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$269,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market73 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,332$2,388$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, FL?
$213,389.
What is the median sale price in Bristol, FL?
$269,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bristol, FL?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in Bristol, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $975/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bristol, FL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Bristol, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bristol, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bristol, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bristol, FL?
7 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Bristol, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bristol, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Bristol

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