Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge, Colorado, in Summit county, is 53 miles W of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 58 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 2,408.

The People and Families of Breckenridge

In Breckenridge, about 28% of adults are married. Breckenridge is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breckenridge had a median family income of $52,212. To its credit, the people in Breckenridge value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Breckenridge is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Breckenridge ($6,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Breckenridge Housing

About 36% of housing units in Breckenridge are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Breckenridge tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Breckenridge pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Breckenridge, 55% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Breckenridge, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.

High Points

Breckenridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Breckenridge, CO

Comparing Breckenridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Breckenridge Almanac

Breckenridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Breckenridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Breckenridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Starbucks in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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