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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in North Gyeongsang, South Korea (2026)
Gyeongju-si is the best place to buy an Airbnb in North Gyeongsang in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 6 markets. Its listings averaged $13,100 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 32% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. Andong-si and Yeongju-si come next.
- Markets tracked
- 21
- Active Airbnb listings
- 2,330
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $11,800
- Occupancy rate
- 30%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $135
- Revenue change, typical market
- +5%
The short answer
North Gyeongsang Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across North Gyeongsang, the 2,330 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $11,800 over the same period. They were booked on 30% of nights at about $135 a night; the ranking covers the 6 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 6 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.
Where the top 6 Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang are
Each dot is one of the 21 markets AirROI tracks in North Gyeongsang, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 6
The Top 6 Airbnb Markets in North Gyeongsang
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gyeongju-si High earnings · Large market | $13,100 | 32% | |
 Andong-si High earnings · Year-round demand | $12,500 | 30% | |
 Yeongju-si Year-round demand · Growing revenue | $10,000 | 24% | |
| 4 |  Gyeongsan-si High occupancy · Year-round demand | $5,740 | 37% |
| 5 |  Pohang-si Large market | $7,940 | 25% |
| 6 |  Mungyeong-si | $8,280 | 21% |
1. Gyeongju-si
Known for: High earnings · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gyeongju-si - Avg. revenue
- $13,100 +15% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $140
- Active listings
- 1,390
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 1st of 6
- Occupancy 2nd of 6
- Market size 1st of 6
- Year-round 4th of 6
- Growth 2nd of 6
- How it earns
- Gyeongju-si is North Gyeongsang's largest Airbnb market, with 1,390 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $13,100 in revenue over the year, the highest of the 6 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,060 a month; the top quarter clear $2,110 or more. Revenue per listing rose 15% over the year, the second-biggest gain in North Gyeongsang, helped by nightly rates 9% higher, even as the number of listings grew 15%.
- When it earns
- Gyeongju-si's season covers July and August, peaking in August at about $2,030 per listing; March, the quietest month, brings in about $1,150.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (55%), led by visitors from the United States, France and Australia.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (47% of entire homes), and houses make up 55% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,030 $1,150- Median listing
- $1,060/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,110+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 30 days
- Average stay
- 1.7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 55%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
Areas in the full report: Historic Gyeongju · Bomun Lake · Gyeongju City Center
Full Gyeongju-si Airbnb report2. Andong-si
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Andong-si - Avg. revenue
- $12,500 +9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $140
- Active listings
- 193
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 2nd of 6
- Occupancy 3rd of 6
- Market size 3rd of 6
- Year-round 2nd of 6
- Growth 3rd of 6
- How it earns
- Andong-si is North Gyeongsang's third-largest Airbnb market, with 193 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $12,500, the second-highest of the 6 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,060, and the best quarter clear $1,910. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, the third-biggest gain in North Gyeongsang, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
- When it earns
- Andong-si has two seasons, July–August and October–November. October is the strongest month at about $1,700 per listing, and March the quietest at about $985.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (58%), led by visitors from France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (41% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,700 $985- Median listing
- $1,060/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,910+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 35 days
- Average stay
- 1.8 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 58%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
3. Yeongju-si
Known for: Year-round demand · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Yeongju-si - Avg. revenue
- $10,000 +23% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 24%
- Nightly rate
- $145
- Active listings
- 45
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 3rd of 6
- Occupancy 5th of 6
- Market size 5th of 6
- Year-round 1st of 6
- Growth 1st of 6
- How it earns
- Yeongju-si is North Gyeongsang's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 45 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $10,000 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $916 and a top-quarter listing $1,670 or more. Revenue per listing rose 23% over the year, the biggest gain in North Gyeongsang, helped by nightly rates 20% higher, even as the number of listings grew 32%. With 45 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Demand in Yeongju-si holds up through the year: April, the slowest month, still brings in about 62% of August's revenue.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (36% of entire homes), and houses make up 58% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (84%), and the United Kingdom and the United States send the most visitors from abroad.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,430 $882- Median listing
- $916/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,670+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 36 days
- Average stay
- 1.8 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 40%
4. Gyeongsan-si
Known for: High occupancy · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Gyeongsan-si - Avg. revenue
- $5,740 0% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 37%
- Nightly rate
- $63
- Active listings
- 51
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 6th of 6
- Occupancy 1st of 6
- Market size 4th of 6
- Year-round 2nd of 6
- Growth 5th of 6
- How it earns
- Gyeongsan-si earns on volume. Rates run below the North Gyeongsang average at about $63 a night, but listings book 37% of nights. That adds up to $5,740 per listing over the year, the sixth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on occupancy (1st of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $439 a month; the top quarter clear $907 or more. Its 51 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Gyeongsan-si concentrates in July and August: August earns about $954 per listing, about 1.7 times as much as February. Guests book later than in most of North Gyeongsang, about 23 days ahead against roughly 32 for the typical market in North Gyeongsang, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 6 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.88 stars on average against 4.79 for the typical market in North Gyeongsang, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (54% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 49% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$954 $558- Median listing
- $439/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $907+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 23 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 73%
5. Pohang-si
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Pohang-si - Avg. revenue
- $7,940 +1% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 25%
- Nightly rate
- $130
- Active listings
- 273
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 5th of 6
- Occupancy 4th of 6
- Market size 2nd of 6
- Year-round 5th of 6
- Growth 4th of 6
- How it earns
- Pohang-si is North Gyeongsang's second-largest Airbnb market, with 273 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $7,940 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on market size (2nd of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $746, and the best quarter clear $1,420.
- When it earns
- In Pohang-si, the months from May to August earn above the yearly average, led by August at about $1,420 per listing; March is the low point at about $717.
- Who books
- Most guests are domestic (83%), and the United States and Australia send the most visitors from abroad.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (38% of entire homes), and houses make up 48% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,420 $717- Median listing
- $746/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,420+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 25 days
- Average stay
- 2.2 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 49%
6. Mungyeong-si
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Mungyeong-si - Avg. revenue
- $8,280 −7% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 21%
- Nightly rate
- $150
- Active listings
- 43
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang
- Revenue 4th of 6
- Occupancy 6th of 6
- Market size 6th of 6
- Year-round 6th of 6
- Growth 6th of 6
- How it earns
- Mungyeong-si listings charge about $150 a night, 12% above the North Gyeongsang average, and are booked on 21% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $8,280, the fourth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $733 and a top-quarter listing $1,390 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 7% over the year even with rates 20% higher, as bookings softened. With 43 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Mungyeong-si's season covers July and August, peaking in August at about $1,430 per listing; April, the quietest month, brings in about $683.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (37% of entire homes), and houses make up 51% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,430 $683- Median listing
- $733/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,390+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 34 days
- Average stay
- 1.7 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 26%
Full ranking
How All 6 Ranked Markets in North Gyeongsang Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Gyeongju-si High earnings, large market | $13,137 | 32% | $139 | 57% | +15% | 1,391 | |
| Andong-si High earnings, year-round demand | $12,471 | 30% | $142 | 58% | +9% | 193 | |
| Yeongju-si Year-round demand, growing revenue | $10,004 | 24% | $143 | 62% | +23% | 45 | |
| 4 | Gyeongsan-si High occupancy, year-round demand | $5,738 | 37% | $63 | 58% | 0% | 51 |
| 5 | Pohang-si Large market | $7,936 | 25% | $130 | 51% | +1% | 273 |
| 6 | Mungyeong-si | $8,281 | 21% | $152 | 48% | −7% | 43 |
By measure
North Gyeongsang Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | $13,100 | |
| Andong-si #2 overall | $12,500 | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | $7,940 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Andong-si #2 overall | $140 | |
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | $140 | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | $130 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | 32% | |
| Andong-si #2 overall | 30% | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | 25% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Andong-si #2 overall | 58% | |
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | 57% | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | 51% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | +15% | |
| Andong-si #2 overall | +9% | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | +1% |
Largest Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju-si #1 overall | 1,390 | |
| Pohang-si #5 overall | 273 | |
| Andong-si #2 overall | 193 | |
| 4 | Gyeongsan-si #4 overall | 51 |
| 5 | Yeongju-si #3 overall | 45 |
| 6 | Mungyeong-si #6 overall | 43 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in North Gyeongsang Earn the Most
August is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in North Gyeongsang. March is the most common slowest month, in 3 markets.
August earns about 1.8 times what March does
Average revenue per listing across the 6 ranked markets in North Gyeongsang, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,200 | – | – |
| February | $1,130 | – | – |
| March | $1,050 | – | – |
| April | $1,260 | – | – |
| May | $1,450 | – | – |
| June | $1,250 | – | – |
| July | $1,530 | – | – |
| August | $1,860 | 5 markets | Gyeongju-si, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsan-si |
| September | $1,160 | – | – |
| October | $1,650 | 1 market | Andong-si |
| November | $1,240 | – | – |
| December | $1,200 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 6 markets in North Gyeongsang with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 11 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb income calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in North Gyeongsang
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in North Gyeongsang?
Gyeongju-si ranks first of the 6 markets in North Gyeongsang in AirROI's ranking, with US$13,100 in average revenue per listing and 32% occupancy. Andong-si and Yeongju-si follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in North Gyeongsang?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Gyeongju-si leads at US$13,100 a year, ahead of Andong-si at US$12,500. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in North Gyeongsang?
The average active listing in North Gyeongsang earned US$11,800 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 30% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in North Gyeongsang?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Gyeongju-si has the highest occupancy, with 32% of available nights booked, followed by Andong-si at 30%. Its listings average about US$140 a night and US$13,100 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in North Gyeongsang?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Andong-si has the highest average nightly rate, about US$140, followed by Gyeongju-si at US$140. Pohang-si is the least expensive, at about US$130. The average booked night in North Gyeongsang costs about US$135.
What is the best month for Airbnb in North Gyeongsang?
August is the highest-earning month for 5 of the 6 ranked markets, followed by October (1). March is the most common slowest month, in 3 of the 6 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in North Gyeongsang earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Andong-si has the steadiest income: its slowest month, March, still earns about 58% of its best. Gyeongju-si follows, at 57%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in North Gyeongsang?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Gyeongju-si, up 15% on the year before, and in Andong-si, up 9%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in North Gyeongsang in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 4 of the 6 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 5%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in North Gyeongsang?
AirROI tracked 2,330 active Airbnb listings in North Gyeongsang over the 12 months to September 2026, across 21 markets. The largest ranked market is Gyeongju-si, with 1,390 listings, followed by Pohang-si with 273.
Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in North Gyeongsang?
Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 6 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.
Directory
All 21 Airbnb Markets in North Gyeongsang
Every North Gyeongsang city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Andong-si 193 listings
C
- Chunyang-myeon 18 listings
D
- Dodong-ri 18 listings
G
- Gacheon-myeon 26 listings
- Gaknam-myeon 20 listings
- Ganggu-myeon 26 listings
- Geunnam-myeon 17 listings
- Gumi-si 27 listings
- Gyeongju-si 1,391 listings
- Gyeongsan-si 51 listings
H
- Hwayang-eup 26 listings
I
- Iseo-myeon 28 listings
M
- Maejeon-myeon 27 listings
- Mungyeong-si 43 listings
N
- Namjeong-myeon 29 listings
P
- Pohang-si 273 listings
S
- Sangju-si 21 listings
U
- Ulleung-eup 18 listings
Y
- Yeongcheon-si 18 listings
- Yeonghae-myeon 18 listings
- Yeongju-si 45 listings