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Steamboat Springs is a lively resort town of around 15,000 people inn Northwest Coloradoo. It's roughly a three-hour drive northwest from Denver via I-70 and Highway 40. Known as Ski Town USA, Steamboat is embraced by those craving mountain vibes with a blend of western grit and modern energy.

Steamboat Springs' economy centers on tourism and winter sports, bolstered by sectors like healthcare, recreation manufacturing, and energy transitions including renewables. The 2025 Routt County updates highlight GDP growth exceeding 2%, median household income near $112,000, and steady employment around 16,300 jobs in hospitality, construction, and sustainable initiatives. These trends foster a robust scene that pulls in families and pros chasing year-round stability amid natural bounty.

Steamboat Springs shines for outdoor lovers with endless pursuits. Steamboat Resort delivers legendary Champagne Powder for skiing and snowboarding, while the Yampa River suits tubing, fishing, and kayaking. Trails in Routt National Forest and spots like Fish Creek Falls cater to hiking, biking, and backcountry adventures, with summer golf at Haymaker and winter hot springs soaks at Old Town. The vibrant downtown buzzes with shops, breweries, and live music for easy hangs. Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), just 22 miles west, links nonstop to 17 cities on six airlines seasonally, plus daily flights to Denver year-round and summer directs to Houston and LA via United and Southwest.

Recent real estate developments in Steamboat Springs include Crawford Square's luxury ski homes wrapping up in mid-2025 and The Cottonwoods' 86 deed-restricted condos progressing to the finish line to boost affordability. The Glen has already added several single-family residences on the west end of town with many more on the way. Upcoming developments in the works are The Amble's base area condos, plus The Astrid and Thunderhead Lodge bringing more upscale condos to the resort area.

Steamboat Springs, AKA Ski Town USA, is home to more U.S. Olympians than anywhere else and hides over 150 hot springs—the town's name stems from one bubbling like a steamboat piston in the 1800s. Cowboys pedal fat-tire bikes, and summer visitors chase the same mineral pools that lured Ute tribes centuries back.

Real estate in Steamboat varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. Buyers looking to get into the market can find 1-bedroom condos starting in the high $300ks to get their feet in the door. The luxury buyer will find the upscale options in Steamboat to come with some amazing amenities (like ski-in ski-out access or river frontage) at better prices than can be found in other resort towns. Thought Steamboat has been “discovered” there is still plenty of value here!

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Steamboat Springs Schools

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Strawberry Park Elementary School 970-879-7550 Public KG-5
Steamboat Springs Middle School 970-879-1058 Public 6-8
Sleeping Giant School Telephone N/A Public KG-8
Steamboat Springs High School 970-871-3699 Public 9-12
Strawberry Park Elementary School 970-879-7550 Public KG-5
Soda Creek Elementary School 970-879-0652 Public KG-5
Mountain Village Montessori Charter School 970-879-6653 Public PK-5
Sleeping Giant School Telephone N/A Public KG-8
Steamboat Mountain School 970-879-1350 Private KG-12
Steamboat Springs Early Childhood Center 970-879-5888 Public PK-PK
Strawberry Park Elementary School 970-879-7550 Public KG-5
Steamboat Springs Middle School 970-879-1058 Public 6-8
Soda Creek Elementary School 970-879-0652 Public KG-5
Mountain Village Montessori Charter School 970-879-6653 Public PK-5
Sleeping Giant School Telephone N/A Public KG-8
Steamboat Mountain School 970-879-1350 Private KG-12
Steamboat Springs Middle School 970-879-1058 Public 6-8
Sleeping Giant School Telephone N/A Public KG-8
Steamboat Mountain School 970-879-1350 Private KG-12
Steamboat Springs High School 970-871-3699 Public 9-12
Steamboat Mountain School 970-879-1350 Private KG-12
Yampa Valley High School 970-871-3196 Public 9-12

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