At a Glance
Median Income
$85,913
$40,285 per capita
Home Value
$301,000
Zillow: $388,072
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Breezy Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Breezy Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Breezy Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Breezy Point residents earn a median household income of $85,913 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,285. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Breezy Point is $301,000 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,072. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 19.4% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Breezy Point reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 207/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in Breezy Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Breezy Point has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,647
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,913
Per Capita$40,285
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,000
Rent$1,117
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$388,072
Housing Units1,829
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property207/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,221 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Breezy Point was built in 1996.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.