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Breckenridge, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,369 Population 1,296/sq mi density
$57,344 Median Income $30,550 per capita
$142,000 Home Value $195,796 Zillow
$502 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,173 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,344 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $502/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Breckenridge, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,344
24% below
$30,550 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
50% below
Zillow: $195,796
Median Rent
$502/mo
57% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
2,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 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
50%
Rent
43%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breckenridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $57,344 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,550. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Breckenridge is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,796. Median rent is $502/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Breckenridge reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,173/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.4% of adults in Breckenridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Breckenridge has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,369
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,344
Per Capita$30,550
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$502
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$195,796
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property2,173/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary409/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation964 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Breckenridge was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hector International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.