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Breckenridge, TX


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Breckenridge, Texas

Breckenridge, Texas, in Stephens county, is 52 miles NE of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 92 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 5,868.

The People and Families of Breckenridge

In Breckenridge, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breckenridge had a median family income of $35,164.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Breckenridge ($20,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Breckenridge are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Breckenridge Housing

About 64% of housing units in Breckenridge are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Breckenridge, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Breckenridge than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBreckenridge Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Breckenridge Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Breckenridge Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Breckenridge Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Breckenridge, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89

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