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Breckenridge, Michigan

Village · Population 1,269 · #325 in Michigan
Breckenridge, Michigan

Breckenridge is a village in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a small town in central Michigan, home to 1,269 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Breckenridge holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,032 residents per square mile.

📰 Breckenridge News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Breckenridge Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Breckenridge — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Breckenridge

  • Anschutz Cafe — american
  • Main Street Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Plank Road Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Breckenridge

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Breckenridge

  • Breckenridge Elementary School
  • Breckenridge High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,269
Rank in state#325 of 533
Land area1.23 sq mi
Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates43.4071, -84.4755

🗺️ Map of Breckenridge