Rows tagged local are specific to Bristol (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Kingsport, TN. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 7/10 (district 5100450 · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
85.0
metro-area
#0 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)
94.7
metro-area
#0 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)
$4.84
metro-area
#0 of 200
Median household income
$45,250
local
#0 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)
$36,238
local
#0 of 200
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
4.14%
local
#0 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)
-0.2%
local
#0 of 200
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$154,900
local
#0 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
3.4×
local
#0 of 200
1-yr home appreciation
+1.2%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Price per square foot
$78
local
#0 of 200
Typical home size (implied)
1,999 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$784
local
#0 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)
1,254
Median days on market
15
metro-area
#0 of 200
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
7.6%
state
#0 of 200
Combined sales tax
9.55%
state
#0 of 200
State income tax (top rate)
None
Capital gains tax
None
state
#0 of 200
High earners
No special surtax
Effective property tax rate
0.81%
local
#0 of 200
Median property tax paid
$1,250
local
#0 of 200
Healthcare & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#0 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$9,000
state
#0 of 200
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$55
state
#0 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#0 of 200
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
Statewide testing ended 2022
DMV & license offices
4
Avg commute to work
19 min
local
#0 of 200
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
14.9¢/kWh
state
#0 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill
$134
state
#0 of 200
Gasoline
$2.95/gal
state
#0 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$62
state
#0 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$121
state
#0 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$80
state
#0 of 200
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$2,200
state
#0 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,600
state
#0 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$700
state
#0 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$350
state
#0 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
41
metro-area
#0 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
1,700
metro-area
#0 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
3,600
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg summer high
89°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg winter low
30°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual precipitation
50.5"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual snowfall
4.7"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
60%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
7a
Frost window
04-10 → 11-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
600
state
#0 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#0 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
120
metro-area
#0 of 200
Parks
60
Hiking areas
15
Golf courses
15
Shooting ranges
4
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#0 of 200
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.