Breckenridge is a somewhat small town located in the state of Colorado. With a population of 4,917 people and four associated neighborhoods, Breckenridge is the 88th largest community in Colorado.
Breckenridge home prices are not only among the most expensive in Colorado, but Breckenridge real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.14% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Breckenridge is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Breckenridge spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.81 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
Even though Breckenridge is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Breckenridge, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Breckenridge is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 55.58% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.
The per capita income in Breckenridge in 2022 was $55,848, which is wealthy relative to Colorado and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $223,392 for a family of four.
Breckenridge is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Breckenridge home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Breckenridge residents report their race to be White, followed by Native Hawaiian. Important ancestries of people in Breckenridge include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Turkish.
The most common language spoken in Breckenridge is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.