BristolPennsylvania
Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Center City in Philadelphia opposite Burlington, New Jersey, on the Delaware River..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Bristol
Bristol is a close-knit town in southeastern Pennsylvania, home to 9,982 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bristol is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.7 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,872 residents per square mile.
What Makes Bristol Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Bristol — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,982.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bristol
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bristol
- Bristol HS
- Bristol MS
- Warren Snyder-John Girotti El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lower Bucks Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.