At a Glance
Median Income
$132,666
$58,796 per capita
Home Value
$757,100
Zillow: $1,183,476
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Breckenridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breckenridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breckenridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Breckenridge residents earn a median household income of $132,666 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,796. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Breckenridge is $757,100 , 169% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,183,476. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Breckenridge reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,721/100K. The murder rate is 19.7/100K.
Education
59.9% of adults in Breckenridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breckenridge has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,001
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,666
Per Capita$58,796
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
B
Home Value$757,100
Rent$1,438
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$1,183,476
Housing Units7,734
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,721/100K
Murder19.7/100K
Assault197/100K
Burglary138/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,592 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations57
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Breckenridge was built in 1989.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.