Homes, values and local insight for Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Typical home value $616,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Bristol combines historic New England character with modern waterfront development. This Bristol County town features a thriving downtown district along Hope Street with restaurants, galleries, and shops. The waterfront promenade offers walking paths and recreational activities alongside historic homes dating to the 1700s. Bristol maintains strong community identity while attracting young professionals and families. The town's strategic location between Providence and Newport makes it ideal for commuters.
Real estate in Bristol ranges from historic colonials and Victorian homes to contemporary waterfront condos. The downtown core features commercial-residential mixed-use properties while residential neighborhoods extend into quieter areas. Properties near Hope Street command premium prices due to walkability and amenities. The median price reflects Bristol's growing appeal as a destination community. Investment activity focuses on renovation and adaptive reuse projects.
Winslow Homes serves Bristol buyers and sellers across FL, MA, CT, and RI. Ryan and Megan Winslow provide both brokerage and mortgage services (Ryan Winslow NMLS #2426605 | Megan Winslow NMLS #2692933). Get pre-approved at www.winslowloan.com or call 386-690-5858.
The typical home in Bristol is worth $616,000, 6% below the Bristol County typical value of $658,000 and 21% above the Rhode Island typical value of $511,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Bristol, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Bristol moved +29.1% over five years and +88.3% over ten.
Median gross rent in Bristol. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Bristol lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Bristol.
Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank, lending in all 50 states. You get the home and the loan from one team. On a typical Bristol home of $616,000:
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Typical value $550,000 · 11,095 residents
Area guide →Typical value $803,000 · 17,027 residents
Area guide →Typical value $695,000 · 17,391 residents
Area guide →Typical value $557,000 · 15,938 residents
Area guide →Typical value $422,000 · 83,554 residents
Area guide →Typical value $447,000 · 47,961 residents
Area guide →See the full Bristol County real estate guide or the Rhode Island real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Bristol was $616,000 in August 2026, +2.6% over the past year.
Bristol is in Bristol County, Rhode Island.
About 22,023 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, compared with 22,484 in 2020.
Ryan and Megan Winslow of Winslow Homes have sold over 3,000 homes since 2009 and are licensed in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Call or text 386-690-5858.
Apply at www.winslowloan.com. Ryan and Megan are mortgage bankers with The Federal Savings Bank and lend in all 50 states, including FHA, VA and conventional loans.
69% of occupied homes in Bristol are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
17 years, over 3,000 homes sold, and one team for the home and the loan. Call or text 386-690-5858.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.
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The typical home in Bristol is worth $617,549 as of August 2026 in ZIP code 02809. Values moved +2.6% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02809 | $617,549 | +2.6% | +29.1% | $622,000 | 23 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
