Breckenridge, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Stephens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,182 Population 1,234/sq mi density
$46,989 Median Income $26,343 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $146,900 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
488 Violent Crime/100K 1,600 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,989 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Breckenridge, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,989
37% below
$26,343 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
73% below
Zillow: $146,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
488/100K
28% above
1,600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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
63%
Home Value
27%
Rent
67%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Breckenridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Breckenridge residents earn a median household income of $46,989 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,343. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Breckenridge is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,900. Median rent is $775/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Breckenridge reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,600/100K.

Education

16.2% of adults in Breckenridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Breckenridge has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,182
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,234/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,989
Per Capita$26,343
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$489M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$775
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$146,900
Housing Units2,506
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent488/100K
Property1,600/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,204 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Breckenridge was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.