Breckenridge is a small town of 1,413 in Michigan, with a median household income of $53,413
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Breckenridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Breckenridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Breckenridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.4
Breckenridge's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Breckenridge costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Breckenridge, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,413
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Breckenridge's violent crime rate is 230.9 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.9 /100k
Property Crime
1071.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Breckenridge is served primarily by Breckenridge Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Breckenridge, MI
National Avg
School District
Breckenridge Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Breckenridge sees average highs of 29.1°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Breckenridge's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Breckenridge roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,700 and median rent is $740/month.
Breckenridge's violent crime rate is 230.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1071.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Breckenridge are operated by Breckenridge Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Breckenridge, MI has a population of 1,413, a median household income of $53,413, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Breckenridge averages 29.1°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches
with about 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Breckenridge, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48615.
The population of Breckenridge, Michigan is 1,413 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Breckenridge: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,700, median household income $53,413, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Breckenridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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