Colorado Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Population: 9,815

Located in Routt County

Long before Steamboat Springs, Colorado became the world-class community resort it is today, the Ute Indians adopted the area as their summer home. The inviting waters of numerous mineral springs, mild climate, abundant wild game and rivers teeming with fish, made the area a true paradise. The town got its name when trappers, traveling through the area in the mid-1800s, found a spring that made a chugging noise which sounded to them like a steamboat. Fur trapping gave way to gold mining, and eventually ranching and coal mining.

Today, the city¹s strong commerce is a mainstay in the region, even during the current economic downturn, thanks in part to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association¹s Sustainable Business Program, which focuses on sustainability and the Triple Bottom line. Steamboat Springs is truly a community that cares about creating, supporting and sustaining a healthy vibrant diverse local economy, while applying sound stewardship to the human and natural resources that make the Yampa Valley a special place to live, work and play.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy year-round outdoor activities here such as golf, ice-skating, rodeo, tennis, youth sports, senior programs, skiing and more. In fact, Steamboat Springs is officially known as Ski Town USA, home to more winter sport Olympians than any other town in the U.S.

World class skiing isn¹t the only thing Steamboat Springs can boast about. There¹s also epic biking and hiking trails, million dollar views, and an array of musical and theatrical performances to enjoy. Plus, there is something here to enjoy for the whole family with a wide variety of art galleries and some of the most exciting events for kids of all ages!

Compared to other mountain communities, Steamboat Springs hosts quite a diverse collection of real estate properties to include single-family homes, condos and apartments. Listings in the Steamboat Springs area fit a wide demographic from first-time homebuyers to senior citizens. Furthermore, competitive private schools and public schools within Steamboat Springs School District, its top-ranking school system, are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs. A local legend says that the Yampa Valley holds a curse: ³Once you visit the valley, your heart will be forever captivated, and be compelled to return again and again.²

Steamboat Springs' altitude is approximately 6,700 feet. The alpine climate results in four distinct seasons. Weather records have been kept for over eighty years. During recent years the coldest temperature recorded was -37(F) on 12/23/90 and the warmest was 96(F) recorded on 06/30/90. Snowfall ranges from 170-450 inches per year depending upon location. Annual precipitation in the form of snow and rain averages 25 inches.