Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Bristol, TX
$634,800Median home value
Ellis CountyArea
Easy to Ennis; about 45 minutes to DallasCommute profile
About Bristol
A tiny rural crossroads in Ellis County, Bristol is pure Texas countryside — big skies, ranch land, and quiet county roads — with Ennis about 15 minutes away for everything from groceries to the famous bluebonnet trails. Homebuyers here trade convenience for space and affordability south of Dallas.
Home prices in Bristol
The median home value in Bristol is $634,800.
Top places in Bristol
- Lake Bardwell — Fishing, boating, and lakeside picnicking a short drive east
- Ennis Bluebonnet Trails — Texas's official bluebonnet city and its famous spring wildflower drives
- Downtown Ennis — Antique shops, the Galaxy Drive-In, and Czech heritage festivals nearby
- Meadow View Nature Area — Quiet trails and birding in the Ennis area
Commuting from Bristol
- To Ennis — About 15 minutes northwest via FM roads
- To Waxahachie — Roughly 25 minutes northwest
- To Dallas — About 45 minutes north on I-45
Bristol FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bristol, TX?
The median home value in Bristol is $634,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Bristol, TX?
To Ennis — About 15 minutes northwest via FM roads
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.