Living in Breckenridge, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Breckenridge · Census data 2020–2024
Breckenridge has 4,959 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $138,191 (45% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $1,012,700, the median rent is $1,752/month.
Breckenridge at a glance
- Population
- 4,959
- Median age
- 40.2State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $138,191State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $1,012,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,752/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Breckenridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 88% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Breckenridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Breckenridge the median home value is $1,012,700, 204% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,752 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,563 a month in housing costs.
Breckenridge median household income
The median household income in Breckenridge is $138,191 and the income per person is $75,781. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Breckenridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,883
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 71.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.18
71.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Breckenridge has many vacation and second homes.
Breckenridge demographics
- Population
- 4,959
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 2,247
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Breckenridge ›
Education in Breckenridge
63.6% of adults 25 and older in Breckenridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Breckenridge
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 45.9%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 12.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Breckenridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 4,959 | $138,191 | $1,012,700 | $1,752 |
| Blue River | 1,410 | $134,250 | $1,267,300 | $2,853 |
| Frisco | 2,825 | $113,506 | $891,400 | $1,954 |
| Dillon | 832 | $111,250 | $1,090,000 | $1,798 |
| Keystone | 1,216 | $51,591 | $1,284,700 | $874 |
| Montezuma | 120 | $130,357 | $854,200 | $1,857 |
| Silverthorne | 4,815 | $125,478 | $700,800 | $2,081 |
| Red Cliff | 308 | $72,125 | $837,000 | $1,239 |
| Minturn | 993 | $111,944 | $1,103,100 | $2,104 |
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What is the median household income in Breckenridge, CO?
The median household income in Breckenridge is $138,191, 45% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Breckenridge?
The median home value in Breckenridge is $1,012,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Breckenridge?
The median gross rent in Breckenridge is $1,752 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Breckenridge, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 88% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Breckenridge?
The median age in Breckenridge is 40.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Breckenridge?
The average commute to work in Breckenridge is 14 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Breckenridge?
The unemployment rate in Breckenridge is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Breckenridge?
63.6% of adults in Breckenridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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