NH Town Guide

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Bristol

Grafton CountyWhite MountainsPopulation: 3,244

Overview

Bristol is a small rural town in Grafton County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.2°F
Winter Avg High
34.4°F
Annual Snowfall
62.1 in
Annual Rainfall
49.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
260
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
104 mi
~122 min drive
Manchester
54 mi
~64 min drive
Portsmouth
96 mi
~113 min drive
Concord
37 mi
~43 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$75,149
Per Capita Income
$33,888
Median Family Income
$81,250

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$212,300
Median Rent
$942/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.56%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.69%
In Labor Force
1,652

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.84%
Total with Degree
354

👥Demographics

Median Age
42.4 years
Avg Household Size
2.49 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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