Bristol City Property Records in Virginia

Bristol property records—typically referring to Bristol County, Massachusetts—include deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivision plans, and registered land documents that show ownership and legal interests in real estate. Users can access recorded property documents through the appropriate county registry: Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds, Bristol County Fall River District Registry of Deeds, or Bristol County Southern District Registry of Deeds, depending on the property’s location. Many records are available online through Massachusetts Land Records, while older or certified copies may require contacting the registry directly. Parcel details, assessed values, and tax information are usually available from the relevant municipal assessor’s office, such as a city or town Board of Assessors. For registered land matters or disputes involving title, users may also need records or case information from Massachusetts Land Court.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$44,706
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$168,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,294
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.77%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$775 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
63%
Population
Population:
17,024

Bristol Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in Bristol, organized by type. It covers violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each figure is a count of reported incidents for the city.

Bristol recorded 0 murders, 6 robberies, and 51 assaults. Property crimes totaled 508, with 49 burglaries and 29 motor vehicle thefts listed separately.

Readers can use these counts to see which types of reported crime are most frequent in Bristol and how the categories compare with one another. The figures reflect reported incidents only.

Robberies
Robberies:
6
Burglary
Burglary:
49
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
29
Theft
Theft:
430
Assault
Assault:
51
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
16

What Is the Population Profile of Bristol

Bristol's Race and Ethnicity data shows a population that is majority White, at 85% (14,524 residents). Black residents make up 7% (1,136), followed by residents of two or more races at 4% (725) and Hispanic residents at 3% (458). Other Race is listed at 0.66% (112), Asian at 0.33% (56), and Pacific Islander at 0.08% (13), while American Indian residents are listed at 0% (0).

White
85%
14,524
Black
7%
1,136
Two + Races
4%
725
Hispanic
3%
458
Other Race
0.66%
112
Asian
0.33%
56
Pacific Islander
0.08%
13
American Indian
0%
0

Bristol, Ratings Compared Across Virginia B

Bristol's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Access to Outdoor Activities (A-), Access to Parks (A-), and Good for Retirees (A-). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (B+), Commute (B+), and Public Schools (B), while Health & Fitness (C+) and Jobs (C+) received the lowest grades. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Bristol.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Bristol

Bristol's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Bachelor Degree (14%), and Some College (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
35%
Bachelor Degree
14%
Some College
13%
Below High School
10%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
7%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Bristol's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (32%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (21%) and Before 1939 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
32%
1940 - 1959
21%
Before 1939
19%
1980 - 1999
18%
2000 - Present
10%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Bristol's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (43%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 4 Bedrooms (12%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
43%
2 Bedrooms
29%
4 Bedrooms
12%
1 Bedroom
8%
No Bedrooms
5%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

Bristol's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (23%), 35 - 44 (13%), and 55 - 64 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
23%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
13%
45 - 54
12%
25 - 34
11%
Under 10
11%
10 - 17
10%
18 - 24
8%

Property Market Trends at Bristol

Bristol's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $168,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $775 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Bristol's dynamic real estate landscape.

Bristol Assessor Office

Bristol County Commissioner of the Revenue's Office

Street:
497 Cumberland Street
City:
Bristol
County:
Bristol
State:
VA
Zip Code:
24201
Phone:
276-645-7316
Fax:
276-645-3790
Hours:
Monday-Friday (8:30AM - 4:30PM)

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