Bristol city
Virginia
17K
Population
$45K
Median Income
$178K
Median Home
R+39
Politics
Economy
Housing
Annual tax on median home: $1,250
Market Activity
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Quality of Life
Safety & Education
This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 4.3 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).
Education attainment: 35% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.
Politics
R+39
2024 Presidential · Virginia was D+3 statewide
vs Virginia State
Real Estate
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Median home value: $178K
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Local News — Bristol city
WCYB · 5 hours ago
Free summer meals offered for children in Bristol Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Free summer meals will be offered for kids in Bristol Virginia this year. The …
WJHL · 5 days ago
VSP: More than $1 million worth of marijuana seized in Bristol, VA
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police said multiple search warrants executed in the City o…
The Bristol Herald Courier · 19 hours ago
Bristol Virginia Planning Commission considers regulating recreational substance shops
The proposed ordinance would include any business involving the retail sale of recreational substanc…
Southern Living · Feb 3, 2026
Two Southern States Get To Call This Musical Town Their Own
About 40 minutes north of Johnson City, Tennessee, sits Bristol, a charming little town that's split…
USAFacts · 1 month ago
How many people live in Bristol Independent City, VA?
How many people live in Bristol Independent City, VA ? ... In 2024, there were about 16,300 people l…
SuperTalk 92.9 · 13 hours ago
Bristol, VA woman arrested after explosive device discovered during traffic stop
Abingdon Police say During a traffic stop in the 200 block of Bradley Street Monday, officers were a…
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