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Breckenridge, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,411 Population 1,147/sq mi density
$56,779 Median Income $29,223 per capita
$107,000 Home Value $169,095 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,779 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Breckenridge, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,779
24% below
$29,223 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
62% below
Zillow: $169,095
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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)

Income
76%
Home Value
38%
Rent
63%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breckenridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $56,779 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,223. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Breckenridge is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,095. Median rent is $738/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Breckenridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Breckenridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Breckenridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,411
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,147/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,779
Per Capita$29,223
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$738
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$169,095
Housing Units591
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property555/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation735 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Breckenridge was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.