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Our Favorite Restaurants in Breckenridge, CO
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Relocation guide
Moving to Breckenridge
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
5,001
Median age 38.3
Median household income
$132,666
Median rent
$1,438/mo
Median home value
$757,100
Schools
2
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
75° / 2°
Pros
- Household incomes run 69% above the US median ($132,666).
- Rent takes only about 13% of the median household income.
- 73% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.43% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in June, July, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 150% more than the US median ($757,100).
- Cold winters: January lows average 2°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Breckenridge?
Breckenridge spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $970,000 to $970,000 by zip.
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Is Breckenridge a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 69% above the US median ($132,666). Rent takes only about 13% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 150% more than the US median ($757,100). Cold winters: January lows average 2°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Breckenridge?
The median household earns $132,666. Rent at the median ($1,438/month) is about 13% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $57,520 a year.
How many schools are in Breckenridge?
2 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Breckenridge?
Highs average 75°F in July and lows 2°F in January. The most comfortable months are June, July, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.