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Breckenridge, CO


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Breckenridge, CO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime35

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