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Connecticut
Bristol
Population 61,462
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Connecticut
Meriden
Population 60,545
Bristol, CT vs Meriden, CT
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Bristol, CT | Meriden, CT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,462 | 60,545 |
| Median Household Income | $79,076 | $71,253 |
| Median Rent | $1,338/mo | $1,294/mo |
| Median Home Value | $277,800 | $241,200 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 100 | 105 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 51.5% | 51.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 53 | 153 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 647 | 1,680 |
| Median AQI | 42 | 43 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 248 | 245 |
| Summer Highs | 81°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 20°F | 21°F |
| Snowfall | 39 in/yr | 39 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min | 23 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| College Degree Rate | 30.3% | 22.2% |
| Foreign-Born % | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +2.4% | 0.0% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.