Bristol County

MA · Pop. 164,071 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Bristol County is a mixed county in MA with a population of approximately 164,071.

$/Acre: $15,534

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 120.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index125.9

Median Household Income$35,036

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,534

Median Home Price$733K

Acres for Sale1267

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,042 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K414

Property Crime /100K558

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak