Breckenridge is a small, charming mountain town in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains that just happens to have one of the most popular and largest ski areas in North America. That is the beauty of Breckenridge. Breckenridge enjoys the trappings of small town life with the amenities of a larger, more cosmopolitan city. While Breckenridge’s local population is around 4,500 people, millions of people visit each year. Come see for yourself what this town has to offer. We can’t wait to share Breckenridge with you!

Breckenridge Population Statistics:

  • Breckenridge year-round population: 4,500
  • Breckenridge at peak vacation time: 36,000
  • Breckenridge Elevation: 9,600 feet

Breckenridge Area Statistics:

  • 2908 acres / 1177 hectares
  • 7 miles long/2 miles wide
  • 3,300 total acres
  • 30% of town-owned land is set aside for open space
  • 400 acres of town-owned parks

Breckenridge Features and Services:

  • Restaurants and Bars: 76
  • Shops/Boutiques: 163
  • Grocery/Liquor  Stores: 11
  • Historic District Structures: 249
  • Parks: 2
  • Nordic Centers: 2
  • Skating Rinks: 1 year-round/2 winter season only
  • Golf Course: 1 public Jack Nicklaus-designed 27 hole course
  • Tennis Courts: 2 indoor/12 outdoor summer
  • Museums/Art Galleries: 16
  • Libraries: 1
  • Churches: 5
  • Fitness Facilities: 3
  • Whitewater Kayak Park: 1
  • Ball Fields:3
  • Soccer Fields: 2
  • Public Parking Lots: 13

Breckenridge Weather:

  • Relative humidity: 30%
  • Sunny days: 300
  • Annual snowfall: 300”

Summer Temperatures:

  • Day: 70 degrees (22 degrees Celsius)
  • Night: 50 degrees (10 degrees Celsius)

Winter Temperatures:

  • Day: 28 degrees (-2 degrees Celsius)
  • Night: 15 degrees (-9 degrees Celsius)
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