Breckenridge has a tight-knit community close to job centers, events a
Breckenridge offers residents a renovated downtown and access to local lakes and outdoor attractions in Central Texas. The community has a walkable downtown, with plenty of restaurants, a museum and local events. Nearby, Hubbard Creek Reservoir offers locals and tourists a chance to fish, boat and enjoy the weather in Stephens County. Breckenridge also has a diverse economy, with oil and gas, manufacturing and health care being the main staples of employment. “Unlike many rural towns that are shrinking, we’re growing. says Jeannine Herrington, a real estate agent with H Bar Realty and a Breckenridge resident. People from the Metroplex are discovering us—buying ranch land or lake property, and even starting small businesses here. There’s real opportunity and a strong sense of possibility.”
Industries include Oil and gas, manufacturing and health care
The community was established during Texas’s oil boom in the 1920s, and the industry still plays a role in the local economy. However, industrial services are a significant industry, with Bridgeport Truck Manufacturing and homebuilder RGN Services having facilities in Breckenridge. “Our industrial sector is booming, offering a wide range of job opportunities for skilled workers,” says Herrington. “It’s a big part of what’s keeping our economy strong.” Stephens Memorial Hospital, located east of downtown, is another primary employer.
Downtown and lakeside homes, but with slower sales
The median home price is $215,000, lower than the national median. Ranch-style and bungalow homes near downtown can range from $50,000 to $300,000. Properties along Hubbard Creek Reservoir are between $250,000 and $550,000. Land is available. Properties spend around 112 days on the market, higher than the national average of 50 days. Homes closer to downtown typically are on larger lots with oak trees overhead. Houses near the lake have private fishing and boating docks.
“Real estate here is incredibly accessible. Young families can find homes under $200,000, or in the mid-$200s,” says Herrington. “But there’s something for every budget, from starter homes to lakefront properties and expansive ranches.”
Breckenridge mainly has a dry climate, but tornadoes and flooding can be factors.
Hubbard Creek Reservoir, downtown green spaces, golf and events
Hubbard Creek Reservoir is nearly 15,000 acres and has boat launches along with fishing and camping spots. Green spaces in the community include Miller Park, which has soccer fields, a pool and a playground. Booker T. Washington Park features a baseball diamond and a multipurpose field.
The Breckenridge Country Club is a nine-hole, 3,000-yard course open to the public.
The Stephens County Frontier Days Festival is a multi-day event featuring a chuckwagon cookoff, car show, and musical performances. A rodeo is held in Breckenridge every year at the Stephens County Arena.
The Swenson Memorial Museum downtown features exhibits and artifacts from local history. The Breckenridge Aviation Museum at Stephens County Airport has multiple World War II fighter aircraft on display.
Students can attend the Breckenridge Independent School District
The Breckenridge Independent School District serves local students and has a B-minus on Niche. Kindergarten through second-grade pupils start at East Elementary, graded B. They continue to B-minus-ranked South Elementary for third, fourth and fifth grades. Breckenridge Junior High earns a B-minus. Breckenridge High School has a B and courses in agricultural science.
Dining in downtown with shopping spots on the edge of Breckenridge
Restaurants are concentrated downtown along Walker Street and Breckenridge Avenue. Black Horse Mercantile and Café features sandwiches, a salad bar and chicken. The Ol’ Timers Diner serves breakfast items and burgers. Alfredo’s Mexican Food has Tacos, nachos and other dishes from south of the border.
United Supermarkets is closer to downtown along Walker Street. Walmart and other big-box stores are also on the western edge of Breckenridge on Walker Street.
U.S. Highway 180 and 183, the Abilene Regional Airport, is a distance
U.S. Highways 180 and 183 intersect in Breckenridge. U.S. 180 connects to Fort Worth, while U.S. 183 connects to Interstate 20 in Cisco. Abilene Regional Airport is 60 miles west but only has flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International.
