How much do homeowners pay a month in Bristol, CT?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Bristol, CT pay a median of $1,999 (±$85) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $884 (±$39).
69.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Bristol, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,793 in 2015–2019 to $1,999 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,999 (±$85)
- Without a mortgage
- $884 (±$39)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 69.1%
Monthly owner costs in Bristol
| Bristol | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,999 (±$85) | $2,229 (±$30) | $2,429 (±$11) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $884 (±$39) | $1,010 (±$15) | $1,071 (±$7) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 69.1% (±2.7 points) | 64.7% (±1.0 points) | 64.6% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,449 (±$165) | $5,983 (±$59) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Bristol, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region ($2,229).
It is also lower than in Connecticut ($2,429).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Bristol ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 141 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Bristol have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,793 (±$42) | $1,999 (±$85) | +11.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,585 (±$90) | $5,449 (±$165) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,800 (±$4,151) | $277,800 (±$8,329) | +40.4% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Bristol
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | — | $1,999 (±$85) | — |
| Terryville | 3.5 mi | $1,850 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| Plainville | 4.5 mi | $2,096 (±$106) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 4.5 mi | $1,937 (±$102) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 4.7 mi | $2,749 (±$123) | Higher |
| Southington | 6.1 mi | $2,423 (±$100) | Higher |
| Farmington | 6.1 mi | $2,707 (±$148) | Higher |
| Wolcott | 6.1 mi | $2,287 (±$114) | Higher |
| Plantsville | 7.3 mi | $2,115 (±$234) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlington, CT ($2,749), Southington, CT ($2,423), Farmington, CT ($2,707).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Seymour | $2,429 (±$204) |
| 11 | Wolcott | $2,287 (±$114) |
| 12 | Watertown | $2,234 (±$104) |
| 13 | Ansonia | $2,230 (±$145) |
| 14 | Naugatuck | $2,191 (±$104) |
| 15 | Thomaston | $2,137 (±$105) |
| 16 | Bristol | $1,999 (±$85) |
| 17 | Derby | $1,941 (±$197) |
| 18 | Plymouth | $1,937 (±$102) |
| 19 | Waterbury | $1,850 (±$61) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bristol
What is the average mortgage payment in Bristol?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Bristol, CT is $1,999 (±$85) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Bristol?
Owners without a mortgage in Bristol pay a median of $884 (±$39) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Bristol gone up?
In Bristol, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,793 in 2015–2019 to $1,999 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:08490, in state:09 county:140).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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