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Living in Bristol City, Virginia
The region's urban core, sharing a downtown with Bristol, Tennessee across the State Street line. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino anchor the Virginia side.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Bristol City is $192,000, with most homes between $143,000 and $280,125.
Commute & how people work
About 12% of Bristol City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 18 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 35% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 25% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 10% | |
| 45 min or more | 5% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 3% | |
| Work from home | 12% | |
| Other | 0.8% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Bristol City Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 73% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Bristol City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- ALDI, 720 Merchant Trace, Bristol, VA 24202
- Kroger, 130 Stateline Center, Bristol, VA 24201
- Walmart Supercenter, 13245 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- The Big Red Apple Shed, 594 TN-126, Bristol, TN 37620
- Food City
- Price Less Foods
Restaurants
- Alfredo's, 860 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol 24201
- Arby's, 2615 West State Street, Bristol, TN 37620
- Bojangles', 1030 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
- Chick-fil-A, 3483 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- Delta Blues BBQ, 724 State Street, Bristol, TN
- Domino's, 3003 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24201
Cafes & coffee
- Aroma Coffee House, 4863 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- Trailblazer Coffee, 2016 W State Street, Bristol, TN 37620
- Starbucks, 3177 Lee Highway, Bristol 24202
- The Big Bad Wolf Coffee House, 2020 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Corner Dog House
- sweetFrog
Bakeries
- Blackbird Bakery, +1 276-645-5754
Bars & breweries
- Michael Waltrip Brewing Co., 285 Moore Street, Bristol, VA 24201
- Cascade Draft House, 828 State Street, Bristol, TN
- Elderbrew, 24 6th Street, Bristol, TN
- Platter & Pour, 511 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201
- State Street Brewing, State Street, Bristol, VA
- The Corner
Shops & retail
- Plato's Closet, 1530 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Big Lots, 1103 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
- Mountain Sports Ltd, 1061 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- PetSmart, 16760 Highlands Center Boulevard, Bristol, VA 24202
- Serendipity Boutique, 705 State Street, Bristol, VA
- Sweet Stix Golf, 809 State Street, Bristol, VA
Health & medical
- Mountain Empire Dental, 1740 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Animal Medical Clinic, 2012 W State Street, Bristol, TN 37620
- Bristol Animal Clinic, 1008 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol 24201
- Bristol Health Clinic, 205 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol
- Washington County Health Clinic
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walgreens
Gyms & fitness
- Appalachian Bouldering Center, 1225 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
- Japan Karate-Do Organization, 503 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201
- Planet Fitness, 150 Cascade Drive, Bristol, VA 24202
- CrossFit 423, +1 423-217-8136
- Kline Gymnasium
Personal care
- The Mad Hatter Salon, 12, 14 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol, VA
- Great Clips, 10011 Dominion Place, Bristol, VA 24202
- Root of Envy, +1 276-644-1505
- Noire Nail Bar, 250 Falls Boulevard, Bristol, VA 24202
- Salon 31, 14400 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202-4250
- Sport Clips, 260 Falls Boulevard, Bristol, VA 24202
Hotels & lodging
- The Bristol Hotel, 115 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
- Courtyard Bristol, 3169 Linden Drive, Bristol, VA 24202
- Days Inn, 536 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
- Hilton Garden Inn, 325 Village Circle, Bristol, VA 24201
- Crest Motel, 1924 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA
- Econo Lodge Near Motor Speedway, 940 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
Banks
- First Community Bank, 865 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol 24201
- TriSummit Bank, 425 State Street, Bristol, VA
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, +1-423-968-6240
- Powell Valley Bank, 834 State Street, Bristol, TN
- Bank Of Tennessee
- Eastman Credit Union
Hardware & home
- Curt's Ace Hardware, 1460 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Harbor Freight Tools, 270 Plaza Crossing, Bristol, VA 24201
- Lowe's, 401 Merchant Trace, Bristol, VA 24202
- The Home Depot, 400 Forsythe Road, Bristol, VA 24202
- Shields, 830 State Street, Bristol, TN
- Builders FirstSource
Auto services
- Wallace Subaru, 320 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
- Rhino Linings of Bristol, 4355 Lee Highway, Bristol 24202
- Superior Motors, 4401 Lee Highway, Bristol 24202
- Firestone Complete Auto Care, 410 Falls Boulevard, Bristol, VA 24202
- Advance Auto Parts
- AutoZone
Churches & faith communities
- Adoration Church, 52 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA 24201
- Belle Meadows Baptist Church, 160 Bellemeade Drive, Bristol, VA 24201
- Bristol Seventh-day Adventist Church, 571 TN-126, Bristol, TN 37620
- Central Presbyterian Church, 331 Euclid Avenue, Bristol 24201
- CityChurch Bristol, 817 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201
- Edgemont Presbyterian Church, 1013 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620
Other services
- Coin Laundry, Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- Service Printing Company, 832 State Street, Bristol, TN
Gas stations
- Scotchman, 855 State Street, Bristol, VA
- Valero, 6886 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- Shell, 1511 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA 24201
- BP
- Exxon
- Food City Gas 'N Go
Convenience stores
- Royal Farms, 1200 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201
- Sheetz, 3103 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- Fas Mart, 6886 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24202
- FasMart
- Quick Stop
- Roadrunner Markets
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Bristol City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- King University
Colleges & training
Hospitals & health systems
- Bristol Health Clinic
- Bristol Regional Medical Center
- Washington County Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Afco Steel Corp
- American Commercial
- Aquamine
- Ball Corporation
- Becker SMC
- Bolts & Screws
- Bristol Compressors
- Bristol Herald Courier
Government & public sector
- Armed Forces Career Center
- Bristol City Courthouse
- Bristol City Hall
- Social Security Administration
- VDOT Bristol District Office
Major employers & offices
- AAA Insurance
- Boyd Insurance
- Bristol Centurylink
- Fast Loans
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- Amazon Fulfillment Center
- Associated Asphalt Bristol
- Bristol Compressor Station, capacity 1100 hp
- Bristol Plant
- Central Transport
- CS Trucking
- Seaman Corporation
- UPS
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Bristol City?
The median sale price in Bristol City is $192,000, with most homes between $143,000 and $280,125.
What are property taxes like in Bristol City?
Bristol City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.93 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.93% a year).
How are the schools in Bristol City?
Bristol City Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 73% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Bristol City?
The average commute for Bristol City workers is about 18 minutes, and 60% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Bristol City?
About 12% of Bristol City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Bristol City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 880 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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