Bristol, RI 02809 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Bristol, RI—02809

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$613,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$96,000

43.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.5%

Median Rent

$2,500

5.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,650

7.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,100

1.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,850

7.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Bristol, RI

As of May '26, the median home price in Bristol, RI is $613,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Bristol, RI are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$613,000	-0.3%
Single Family	$616,000	0.0%
Condos	$591,000	2.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Bristol, RI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bristol, RI is $2,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bristol, RI is studios: $1,000, 1-bedrooms: $1,920, 2-bedrooms: $2,250, 3-bedrooms: $3,430, 4-bedrooms: $3,250. The most common rental property sizes in Bristol, RI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 53.5% and 19.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,610
Studio Rent	$1,000	$1,000
1 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,920
2 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,250
3 Bed Rent	$2,850	$3,430
4 Bed Rent	$2,980	$3,250

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.9%

1 Bedroom

19.2%

2 Bedrooms

53.5%

3 Bedrooms

17.4%

4 Bedrooms

1.8%

5+ Bedrooms

2.2%

Property Listings — Bristol, RI

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bristol, RI is 30. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$600,000	-20.0%
Listing Count	60	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	13.0%
Days on Market	30	-10.0%

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Demographics — Bristol, RI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bristol, RI has a population of 22,300, which has remained stable by 0.3% over the past 5 years. Bristol, RI is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	22,300	0.3%
% Under 18	13.3%	-7.6%
% Seniors	22.0%	6.8%
% WFH	9.1%	68.5%
% w/ College Degree	45.9%	21.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bristol, RI is a predominantly white area, with 90.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bristol, RI is hispanic, making up 2.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.9% of the population in Bristol, RI, and this percentage has decreased by 10.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	90.7%	-1.1%
% Black	1.3%	-48.0%
% Hispanic	2.9%	-17.1%
% Asian	1.3%	-27.8%
% Foreign Born	9.9%	-10.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Bristol, RI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 365 mortgage originations in Bristol, RI, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Bristol, RI. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	365
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bristol, RI

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bristol, RI under the Section 8 program is 11.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bristol, RI, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	575
Total Units Section 8	285
% Rentals under Section 8	11.1%
% Occupied Section 8	63.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$220	$1,650	$1,430
2 Bedroom	-$350	$2,100	$1,750
3 Bedroom	-$740	$2,850	$2,110
4 Bedroom	-$420	$2,980	$2,560

Bristol, RI—02809

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bristol, RI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bristol, RI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bristol, RI

Demographics — Bristol, RI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bristol, RI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bristol, RI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bristol, RI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bristol, RI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.5
Median Home Price	$613,000
Median Household Income	$96,000

Bristol, RI—02809

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Bristol, RI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Bristol, RI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Bristol, RI

Demographics — Bristol, RI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Bristol, RI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Bristol, RI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Bristol, RI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Bristol, RI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Warren, RI

Barrington, RI

Fall River, MA

Somerset, MA

Swansea, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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