Family Circle says Bristol is top 10 in US
Thursday, July 08, 2010
In this summer's ranking of best communities in RI by GoLocalProv, Bristol finished in the top half of RI at #18. This weekend's fourth of July parade may have helped Bristol's perception and now national magazine Family Circle has Bristol ranked in the top 10 in the US.
The criteria is a lot different than GoLocal's multi-dimensional analysis of data. "Bristol is a special place every 4th of July - the sense of community year round make's it a wonderful visit on a weekend to shop or dine, and its is one of those great RI communities to live in," said GoLocalProv's Features Editor Tracey Minkin.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTWhile Bristol ranked #9 in Family Circle's national listing, the list was toped by Edmond, Oklahoma at #1, followed by Hampton Township, Pennsylvania at #2, and Edwardsville Illinois at #3.
According to Family Circle's criteria, the following was measured:
Population: 21,630
Median Income: $54,350
Median Home Price: $247,500
Households with Children: 29%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Great Schools Rating: 9
GoLocal's RI ranking tracked affordability of housing, a comprehensive report on school testing, arts and culture, effective tax rate, crime data as reported by FBI, and median household income.
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