Apartments for rent in Bristol, VA

A small city in Virginia, Bristol has slightly less than 17,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Most Bristol residents own their homes, and 41% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $720 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Virginia. Over the course of a year, renters in Bristol will save around $6,800 compared to the state average.

Many Bristol residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Bristol workers bring in an average annual income of just over $49K, less than the average Virginia resident. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Bristol has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (24%) compared to the national average. In addition, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Bristol residents is faster than the Virginia average of about 30 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 37% of workers, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.