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About
Life in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs is a community of 13,341 people in Colorado. The median household income is $104,964, median rent runs about $2,017 per month, and median home values are around $981,800. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Steamboat Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Steamboat Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Steamboat Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.8%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Steamboat Springs
In Steamboat Springs, rent runs 15% above the CO average, and home values are 82% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,979
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
41.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,309,117 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below CO average
Unemployment in Steamboat Springs
Unemployment in Routt County, which includes Steamboat Springs, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Steamboat Springs: Routt County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Routt County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Steamboat Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.3 min avg
How Steamboat Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Steamboat Springs, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 92% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
Regional airport · few flights230k passengers boarded in 2025
- 121 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Steamboat Springs runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,005.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Steamboat Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 71 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
33.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Routt County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Routt County, which includes Steamboat Springs, the most common type is winter weather, with 71 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 58 | Winter Weather | $5,500 |
| 2023 | 60 | Winter Weather | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 59 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 57 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2019 | 59 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 70 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Routt County, county-wide
Air Quality22 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Routt County, which includes Steamboat Springs, is typically good — 342 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
22
Good Days
342
per year
Moderate Days
23
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Routt County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 6°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Steamboat Springs has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 6°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/26°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/43°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/26°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/6°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.7"
Annual Snowfall
184.5"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
232
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 5°F | 2.46" |
| Feb | 34°F | 8°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 45°F | 18°F | 1.58" |
| Apr | 54°F | 27°F | 2.54" |
| May | 65°F | 34°F | 2.65" |
| Jun | 76°F | 39°F | 1.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 46°F | 1.72" |
| Aug | 82°F | 44°F | 1.80" |
| Sep | 74°F | 36°F | 2.32" |
| Oct | 59°F | 26°F | 2.22" |
| Nov | 43°F | 16°F | 1.93" |
| Dec | 30°F | 6°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 62.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs/East Routt Library District
1289 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
Cities Near Steamboat Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Steamboat Springs FAQ
Is Steamboat Springs, Colorado affordable?⌄
Steamboat Springs's median rent is $2,017/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $104,964/year. Median home value is $981,800.
Is Steamboat Springs, Colorado safe?⌄
Steamboat Springs's violent crime rate was 255 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1006 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?⌄
Routt County, which includes Steamboat Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Steamboat Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,017/month and median household income is $104,964/year. The median home value is $981,800. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Steamboat Springs is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from