Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Steamboat Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Steamboat Springs has 13,433 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $104,964 (10% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $981,800, the median rent is $2,017/month.
Steamboat Springs at a glance
- Population
- 13,433
- Median age
- 43.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $104,964State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $981,800State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,017/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.2%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Steamboat Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Steamboat Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Steamboat Springs the median home value is $981,800, 195% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,017 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,728 a month in housing costs.
Steamboat Springs median household income
The median household income in Steamboat Springs is $104,964 and the income per person is $74,913. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Steamboat Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,942
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 41.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.05
41.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Steamboat Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Steamboat Springs demographics
- Population
- 13,433
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 6,425
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Steamboat Springs ›
Education in Steamboat Springs
62.2% of adults 25 and older in Steamboat Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Steamboat Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Steamboat Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | $981,800 | $2,017 |
| Oak Creek | 700 | $85,313 | $377,300 | $1,455 |
| Phippsburg | 390 | $87,232 | $515,600 | — |
| Yampa | 296 | $75,109 | $350,000 | $1,556 |
| Hayden | 2,057 | $90,804 | $407,900 | $1,784 |
| Walden | 573 | $40,972 | $169,600 | $1,692 |
| Kremmling | 1,807 | $77,407 | $376,400 | $1,570 |
| Hot Sulphur Springs | 1,108 | $106,600 | $389,900 | $1,484 |
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What is the median household income in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The median household income in Steamboat Springs is $104,964, 10% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Steamboat Springs?
The median home value in Steamboat Springs is $981,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Steamboat Springs?
The median gross rent in Steamboat Springs is $2,017 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Steamboat Springs, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Steamboat Springs?
The median age in Steamboat Springs is 43.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Steamboat Springs?
The average commute to work in Steamboat Springs is 14 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Steamboat Springs?
The unemployment rate in Steamboat Springs is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Steamboat Springs?
62.2% of adults in Steamboat Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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