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About homes in Steamboat Springs

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Steamboat Springs in Routt County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
25%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1994Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1994
32%Detached single-family137% in 5+ unit buildings
67%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$982kMedian home value1Colorado median $539k

The median home in the city of Steamboat Springs was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. That is in line with the Routt County median of 1993.1 Most of Steamboat Springs's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 11% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Routt County as a whole (31% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Steamboat Springs are of similar age: median build years 1994 and 1994.1

Most housing units in Steamboat Springs are not detached houses: 37% are in buildings of five or more units and only 32% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work. 67% of occupied homes in Steamboat Springs are owner-occupied, in line with the Colorado share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Steamboat Springs is valued at $981,800 (ACS), above the Colorado median of $539,400. Within Routt County the median is $854,700, so Steamboat Springs sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Steamboat Springs station averages 232 nights a year at or below 32°F and 132 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Hot days are uncommon: about 6 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 25 inches.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 8,871 heating degree days against 75 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Steamboat Springs sits in IECC climate zone 7 (Very Cold).4 Building permits in Steamboat Springs are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Steamboat Springs housing units by year built
Before 19401.7%
1940-19590.7%
1960-197922.6%
1980-199937.6%
2000-200926.4%
2010 or later11%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Steamboat Springs, 0.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Steamboat Springs questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Steamboat Springs, CO?

Most home remodeling projects in Steamboat Springs, CO land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Steamboat Springs?

The median home in the city of Steamboat Springs was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. That is in line with the Routt County median of 1993. Most of Steamboat Springs's housing is recent: only 25% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 11% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 38%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Routt County as a whole (31% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Steamboat Springs have?

Most housing units in Steamboat Springs are not detached houses: 37% are in buildings of five or more units and only 32% are detached single-family homes. 67% of occupied homes in Steamboat Springs are owner-occupied, in line with the Colorado share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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