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Steamboat spring, CO — ZIP 80487

Population: 18,525 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 80487 (Steamboat spring, CO) is $1.31M — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.05M after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,551/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.31M

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.31M
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+41.3%
10-year appreciation
+152.7%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$1.31M
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.05M
Median list price
$1.29M
Median price per sqft
$750
1-year sale-price change
-9.5%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
158
For-sale inventory
334
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
343
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
102 days
New listings (monthly)
64

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,551/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,119/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,384/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,841/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,702/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
Schools include
Steamboat Montessori, Steamboat Springs High School, Soda Creek Elementary School, Steamboat Springs Middle School, Strawberry Park Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.6 in
Annual snowfall
122.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
342
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,964
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,717

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (SBS) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UCHEALTH YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
5.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,176
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,804
Average weekly wage
$1,206
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
218

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 80487State medianUS median
Median home value$1.31M$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$1.05M$495,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,551/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,176$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 80487?
$1.31M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 80487?
$1.05M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 80487?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 80487?
Typical rent: $3,551/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 80487?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 80487 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 80487?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 80487?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 80487?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 80487?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 80487 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 80487?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 80487?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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