Market insights · Virginia
Bristol city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Bristol city has 16,418 residents, down 5.2% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 702 households moved in and 635 moved out (+67 net), bringing in a net $8.9M of income. Median household income is $50,404, the median home $184,100 and median rent $801 a month.
In Virginia: 130th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 36th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 120th of 133 counties for median household income · 100th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bristol city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 205 | $8.4M |
| Washington County, VA | 173 | $12.7M |
| Washington County, TN | 34 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bristol city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County, TN | 183 | $7.0M |
| Washington County, VA | 159 | $7.2M |
| Washington County, TN | 23 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.