Mountain West2.2% avg cap rateLive · 41 active listings

Steamboat Springs, CO

Colorado's Ski Town USA - authentic mountain STR market

Steamboat Springs markets itself as "Ski Town USA" - home to more Winter Olympians than any other US city - with a genuine Western cattle-town character that distinguishes it from purpose-built resort communities. Champagne powder skiing, hot springs, rodeos, and summer ranching tourism create authentic year-round demand. Entry prices are lower than Vail or Breckenridge with competitive cap rates.

2.2%
Avg Cap Rate
Net operating income / price
31%
Avg Occupancy
Annual average
$890
Avg Nightly Rate
All property types
$5.0M
Avg List Price
STR-viable properties

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Estimated Annual Performance

Gross rental revenue
31% occ × $890/night
$100,379
Est. operating expenses
Mgmt, cleaning, supplies, insurance (~40%)
- $40,152
Est. net operating income
Before mortgage & depreciation
$60,227
At $5.0M avg price
Implied cap rate
1.2%

* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.

Why Investors Choose Steamboat Springs

Most Olympic skiers per capita of any US city
Authentic Western character - not a manufactured resort town
Strawberry Park Hot Springs drives unique year-round appeal
Lower entry prices than Vail/Breckenridge with solid returns
Peak season: Dec - Mar (ski), June - Aug (summer)
Top property types: Condo, Single Family, Cabin, Townhouse
Primary zip: 80487, 80477

Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 41 active listings · last updated Jul 17, 2026

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