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Routt County

Steamboat Springs, Colorado Homes (Routt County)

Steamboat Springs is the Routt County seat on US-40 in the Yampa Valley, west of Rabbit Ears Pass.

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The short answer

Steamboat Springs, Colorado had a Zillow typical home value of $1,314,000 in August 2026 and sits at 6,731 feet by USGS point elevation. It is 155.6 miles and 205 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).

Typical value

$1,314,000.

Zillow typical home value for Steamboat Springs, August 2026.

County median

$1,412,500.

Routt County single-family median, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).

Population

13,224 people.

Steamboat Springs city, 2020 Census.

Ski history

Howelsen Hill, 1915.

Colorado's oldest continuously operated ski area, owned by the city.

The numbers
TownAreaTo downtown DenverElevationTypical home value
Steamboat Springs
Routt County		Resort155.6 mi / 205 min6,731 ft$1,314,000

Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.

The map

Where it is.

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Colorado mountain towns near Denver: 34 mountain towns with drive times to downtown Denver.DenverEvergreen: 28.0 miles, 42 minutes to Denver without trafficConifer: 28.3 miles, 41 minutes to Denver without trafficGolden: 14.8 miles, 24 minutes to Denver without trafficLookout Mountain (Golden): 18.9 miles, 32 minutes to Denver without trafficGenesee: 18.3 miles, 29 minutes to Denver without trafficMorrison: 16.7 miles, 25 minutes to Denver without trafficIndian Hills: 25.6 miles, 46 minutes to Denver without trafficKittredge: 26.4 miles, 44 minutes to Denver without trafficPine: 46.6 miles, 75 minutes to Denver without trafficBuffalo Creek: 44.2 miles, 69 minutes to Denver without trafficBailey: 44.0 miles, 65 minutes to Denver without trafficWoodland Park: 83.7 miles, 104 minutes to Denver without trafficIdaho Springs: 32.0 miles, 44 minutes to Denver without trafficGeorgetown: 44.8 miles, 60 minutes to Denver without trafficBlack Hawk: 37.2 miles, 56 minutes to Denver without trafficCentral City: 37.6 miles, 55 minutes to Denver without trafficNederland: 45.0 miles, 70 minutes to Denver without trafficAllenspark: 61.7 miles, 99 minutes to Denver without trafficLyons: 44.5 miles, 63 minutes to Denver without trafficEstes Park: 67.8 miles, 102 minutes to Denver without trafficBreckenridge: 79.3 miles, 106 minutes to Denver without trafficFrisco: 70.7 miles, 91 minutes to Denver without trafficSilverthorne: 67.1 miles, 86 minutes to Denver without trafficDillon: 67.9 miles, 88 minutes to Denver without trafficKeystone: 73.9 miles, 98 minutes to Denver without trafficWinter Park: 68.3 miles, 100 minutes to Denver without trafficFraser: 71.0 miles, 105 minutes to Denver without trafficVail: 97.3 miles, 122 minutes to Denver without trafficAvon: 105.8 miles, 131 minutes to Denver without trafficEdwards: 116.8 miles, 157 minutes to Denver without trafficAspen: 198.3 miles, 245 minutes to Denver without trafficSnowmass Village: 196.9 miles, 243 minutes to Denver without trafficCrested Butte: 225.8 miles, 304 minutes to Denver without trafficSteamboat Springs: 155.6 miles, 205 minutes to Denver without trafficSteamboat Springs · 205 min
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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Roads from downtown Denver: OSRM on OpenStreetMap. Town points: OpenStreetMap and USGS. Drive times without traffic.

What is Steamboat Springs?

  • City. An incorporated city of 13,224 people (2020 Census) at 6,731 feet.
  • Howelsen Hill. The city-owned Howelsen Hill has operated since 1915, Colorado's oldest continuously operated ski area.
  • Fire. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue serves the city and, by contract, the Steamboat Springs Area Fire Protection District.

What are the short-term rental rules?

  • License required. The city requires an STR license.
  • Zone A. No cap on STR licenses in overlay Zone A.
  • Zone B. Licenses capped per subzone.
  • Zone C. No new STRs allowed.

Confirm the zone and license status for a specific address with the city before you write an offer.

How do you get to Steamboat in winter?

  • US-40 over Rabbit Ears Pass. CDOT plows primary roads such as US-40 and CO-131 first in northwest Colorado.
  • Traction and chain laws. CDOT activates the Traction Law and Chain Laws on US-40 when weather requires.
  • Drive time. 205 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic on the OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026.

What do homes in Steamboat cost?

  • City typical value. Zillow typical home value $1,314,000, August 2026.
  • Routt County sales. Single-family median sale price $1,412,500, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
  • Compared with Summit County. Summit County's single-family median was $1,887,500 for the same period (Colorado Association of REALTORS).

Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.

What should I check before buying in Steamboat?

  • STR zone. Zone C allows no new STRs. Confirm the zone before you count on rental income.
  • Water and sewer. This site found no official source on wells here. Confirm service by address.
  • Insurance quote first. Get a homeowners quote before the inspection deadline. The Colorado FAIR Plan covers homes that three standard insurers declined (Colorado FAIR Plan).
  • HOA rules. Read HOA covenants for rental limits and assessments before the objection deadline.

Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Steamboat Springs now.

Questions

Quick answers.

What is the typical home value in Steamboat Springs?

$1,314,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.

How far is Steamboat Springs from Denver?

155.6 miles and 205 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).

Can I short-term rent a home in Steamboat?

It depends on the overlay zone: Zone A has no cap, Zone B is capped per subzone, and Zone C allows no new STRs.

What is the elevation of Steamboat Springs?

6,731 feet by USGS point elevation.

Sources

Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.

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