South Bristol, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,590.
Population change since 2000: -3.3%
 
Males: 796  (50.1%)
Females: 794  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14512.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,683 (it was $52,313 in 2000)
South Bristol:

$89,683
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,983 (it was $26,590 in 2000)

South Bristol town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $269,135 (it was $116,200 in 2000)
South Bristol:

$269,135
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $280,217; detached houses: $307,685; townhouses or other attached units: $263,650; in 2-unit structures: $319,033; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $221,133; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $352,837; mobile homes: $63,170
March 2022 cost of living index in South Bristol: 100.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in South Bristol, NY (2010)
    • 1,53896.7%White alone
    • 241.5%Hispanic
    • 191.2%Two or more races
    • 50.3%Asian alone
    • 20.1%Black alone
    • 20.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in South Bristol detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (32.9%), English (21.8%), Irish (14.8%), United States (7.1%), Italian (6.9%), Polish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1100 feet

Land area: 39.1 square miles.

Population density: 41 people per square mile   (very low).

South Bristol, New York map

66 residents are foreign born (2.2% Europe, 1.1% Asia).

This town:

4.0%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
South Bristol town:

2.0% ($2,354)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY (32.4 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (221.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Middlesex, NY (2.5 miles ),
Bristol, NY (2.6 miles ),
Naples, NY (2.7 miles ),
Honeoye, NY (2.7 miles ),
Canadice, NY (2.8 miles ),
Richmond, NY (2.8 miles ),
Italy, NY (3.0 miles ),
Rushville, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.72 N, Longitude: 77.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 585

Distribution of median household income in South Bristol, NY in 2022
South Bristol satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $400,900
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $669,700
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $335,000
  • 2019: 12 buildings, average cost: $1,377,900
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $710,600
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,600
  • 2016: 19 buildings, average cost: $380,800
  • 2015: 10 buildings, average cost: $426,000
  • 2014: 10 buildings, average cost: $333,200
  • 2013: 12 buildings, average cost: $238,600
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $218,800
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $294,500
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $265,600
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $366,300
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $241,500
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $290,400
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $149,300
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $211,600
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $328,000
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $134,600
Number of permits per 10,000 South Bristol, NY residents
Average permit cost in South Bristol, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in South Bristol, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Machinery (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.9%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
  • Public administration (3.2%)
Most common occupations in South Bristol, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.0%)
  • Registered nurses (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.2%)
  • Engineers (4.0%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)

Average climate in South Bristol, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

South Bristol-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.6 miles away from the South Bristol town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 tornado 43.4 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Bristol-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 175.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 175.8 miles away from South Bristol center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 222.8 miles away from South Bristol center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 334.2 miles away from South Bristol center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 221.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 207.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ontario County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Bristol topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near South Bristol:

  • F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)
  • M M EWING CONTINUING CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)
  • THOMPSON NH INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)
  • ELM MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)
  • ONTARIO COUNTY HHA CHHA (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)
  • ONTARIO COUNTY HEALTH FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CANANDAIGUA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Bristol:

  • Finger Lakes Community College (about 13 miles; Canandaigua, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,732)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 23 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Hobart William Smith Colleges (about 24 miles; Geneva, NY; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Nazareth College (about 27 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 2,632)
  • Saint John Fisher College (about 28 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 3,373)
  • Monroe Community College (about 29 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 14,295)
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (about 29 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 14,177)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Bristol: Academy (A), Randall-Standish Vineyards (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in South Bristol: Bristol Springs Free Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Randall Cemetery (1), Allen Cemetery (2), Pamely Cemetery (3), Coye Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ontario County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

7.4%
10 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in South Bristol:

Marital status in South Bristol, NY
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in South Bristol:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Bristol, NY (based on Ontario County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic25,4339
Mainline Protestant12,95052
Evangelical Protestant5,36638
Other8789
Orthodox7502
Black Protestant1801
None62,374-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Ontario County:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
Ontario County:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 112
Ontario County:

10.80 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Ontario County:

14.9%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Bristol:

  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WYSL (1040 AM; 2 kW; AVON, NY; Owner: RADIO LIVINGSTON, LTD)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • WRSB (1310 AM; 1 kW; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: DAVID WOLFE)
  • WACK (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEWARK, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES, INC.)
  • WYLF (850 AM; 1 kW; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: M B COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHTK (1280 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY)
  • WXXI (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • WHIC (1460 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Bristol:

  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WISY (102.3 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFLR-FM (95.9 FM; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WZXV (99.7 FM; PALMYRA, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF FINGER LAKES, INC.)
  • WVOR-FM (100.5 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W220CJ (91.9 FM; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEOS (89.7 FM; GENEVA, NY; Owner: THE COLLEGES OF THE SENECA)
  • WBER (90.5 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: MONROE B.O.C.E.S. #1)
  • WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WRMM-FM (101.3 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDKX (103.9 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: MONROE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., LTD.)
  • WNYR-FM (98.5 FM; WATERLOO, NY; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBEE-FM (92.5 FM; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM ROCHESTER LICENSE, LLC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Bristol:

  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXO-LP (Channel 15; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.9mTotal length
  • $2,979,000Total costs
  • 4,253Total average daily traffic
  • 210Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,434Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Bristol, NY
  • 39.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.5%Electricity
  • 13.3%Wood
  • 3.1%Coal or coke
  • 2.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Bristol, NY
  • 57.6%Electricity
  • 14.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.9%Wood
  • 4.3%Utility gas


South Bristol compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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