In Breckinridge, Kentucky, the median home price is $174,231, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $55,843; the population is 20,881; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 59.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Breckinridge at a glance
Population
20,881
Median Household Income
$55,843
Typical Home Value
$174,231
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
59.1
Avg Commute Time
32.7
About Breckinridge
Breckinridge has a population of 20,881. The median home value is $174,231, 27% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $55,843 (12% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are McDaniels-Hudson, Hardinsburg, and Irvington.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Breckinridge
5 towns, by population.
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Breckinridge at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Breckinridge?
- Breckinridge has a population of 20,881 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Breckinridge?
- The median home value in Breckinridge is $174,231. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Breckinridge?
- Median household income in Breckinridge is $55,843 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Breckinridge in?
- Breckinridge is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Breckinridge?
- Breckinridge contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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