What Are the Best Places to Invest in Airbnb in United States?

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-07-06

The short-term rental market in United States spans 100 cities tracked in AirROI's 2026 dataset, ranging from mature urban markets with thousands of active listings to emerging destinations where early operators still have pricing leverage. Supply growth, regulation, and seasonal demand vary significantly across the region — making market selection one of the highest-leverage decisions an Airbnb investor can make.

This page ranks the best Airbnb markets in United States across four dimensions: market depth (active listings), revenue, nightly rate (ADR), and occupancy rate. Four Corners, Florida leads by market size with 11,081 active listings and $3,234/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 41.1% with $2,910/month in average revenue and $314/night ADR. 58 of 100 markets carry a low regulation profile — a key consideration for investors evaluating compliance costs and time-to-market.

Rankings based on AirROI's analysis of 20,000,000+ short-term rental listings across revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation. See ranking methodology.

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Top Airbnb Markets in United States by Active Listings

Active listing count is the most direct measure of a market's depth, maturity, and investor confidence. Cities with the most Airbnb listings in United States attract the highest volume of travelers and offer the most reliable benchmarking data for pricing and revenue projections. Four Corners, Florida leads with 11,081 active short-term rental listings and $3,234/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Four Corners, Florida	11,081	$3,234	$321	42.9%	Low
2	Kissimmee, Florida	10,700	$3,038	$290	46.0%	Low
3	New York, New York	10,541	$2,069	$226	44.1%	High
4	Panama City Beach, Florida	10,341	$2,850	$356	38.0%	High
5	Los Angeles, California	10,108	$2,665	$303	42.7%	High
6	San Diego, California	9,774	$4,589	$388	49.0%	High
7	Houston, Texas	9,234	$1,643	$221	37.1%	High
8	Austin, Texas	8,909	$2,655	$296	40.6%	Moderate
9	Miami, Florida	8,880	$3,114	$309	44.9%	Moderate
10	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	8,773	$1,883	$251	35.2%	Low
11	Sevierville, Tennessee	7,441	$4,450	$397	43.5%	Low
12	Chicago, Illinois	6,558	$2,967	$266	45.6%	High
13	Atlanta, Georgia	6,175	$1,840	$244	36.3%	Low
14	Phoenix, Arizona	5,890	$3,016	$288	44.4%	Low
15	Honolulu, Hawaii	5,794	$3,655	$282	53.6%	High
16	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	5,675	$3,896	$349	43.1%	Moderate
17	San Antonio, Texas	5,580	$1,891	$208	39.5%	High
18	Seattle, Washington	5,572	$2,847	$248	48.3%	High
19	Gulf Shores, Alabama	5,264	$3,413	$419	37.2%	Low
20	New Orleans, Louisiana	5,111	$3,328	$329	39.9%	High
21	Washington, District of Columbia	4,889	$2,455	$242	43.9%	High
22	Miramar Beach, Florida	4,875	$3,438	$457	35.1%	Low
23	Dallas, Texas	4,772	$2,020	$244	39.4%	Low
24	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	4,740	$3,038	$437	36.5%	Low
25	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	4,700	$1,730	$192	39.5%	High
26	Miami Beach, Florida	4,613	$3,623	$383	41.1%	High
27	Orlando, Florida	4,552	$2,553	$243	44.9%	Low
28	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	4,473	$2,602	$374	34.3%	Low
29	Tampa, Florida	4,439	$2,209	$217	43.1%	Low
30	Scottsdale, Arizona	4,415	$4,648	$421	45.6%	Low
31	Las Vegas, Nevada	4,389	$2,149	$264	39.1%	High
32	San Francisco, California	4,369	$2,989	$281	49.0%	High
33	Orange Beach, Alabama	4,305	$3,016	$423	34.4%	Low
34	Destin, Florida	4,223	$3,722	$473	36.9%	Low
35	Ocean City, Maryland	4,179	$2,163	$354	33.5%	High
36	Park City, Utah	4,100	$3,850	$655	30.7%	Low
37	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	4,082	$4,088	$371	42.4%	Low
38	Cape Coral, Florida	4,069	$2,357	$298	37.6%	Low
39	Galveston, Texas	4,013	$2,410	$320	33.0%	High
40	Tucson, Arizona	3,949	$1,954	$203	41.7%	Low
41	Davenport, Florida	3,937	$2,646	$292	41.9%	Low
42	Hollywood, Florida	3,877	$2,916	$321	41.0%	Low
43	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	3,872	$3,923	$383	44.9%	Low
44	Denver, Colorado	3,723	$2,356	$212	49.0%	High
45	San Juan, Puerto Rico	3,603	$3,002	$231	49.6%	Low
46	Charlotte, North Carolina	3,515	$1,884	$218	39.7%	Low
47	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	3,512	$4,633	$583	37.3%	Low
48	Palm Springs, California	3,429	$4,889	$529	37.8%	High
49	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	3,414	$3,837	$355	41.8%	Low
50	Sarasota, Florida	3,399	$3,273	$331	42.3%	Low
51	Paradise, Nevada	3,342	$2,618	$293	38.0%	High
52	Portland, Oregon	3,302	$2,083	$174	50.8%	High
53	Big Bear Lake, California	3,268	$2,926	$455	28.1%	High
54	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	3,218	$4,398	$456	36.4%	Low
55	Nashville, Tennessee	3,194	$3,263	$360	41.4%	Moderate
56	Breckenridge, Colorado	3,163	$5,118	$585	37.9%	High
57	Branson, Missouri	3,144	$2,267	$250	35.7%	Low
58	Indianapolis, Indiana	3,139	$1,935	$227	37.8%	Moderate
59	Boston, Massachusetts	2,871	$3,114	$294	44.5%	High
60	Mammoth Lakes, California	2,699	$3,860	$458	34.4%	High
61	Pensacola, Florida	2,603	$2,412	$272	41.4%	Low
62	Columbus, Ohio	2,577	$1,969	$195	42.4%	High
63	Savannah, Georgia	2,557	$3,508	$317	44.4%	Low
64	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	2,522	$2,485	$347	36.4%	Low
65	Port Aransas, Texas	2,506	$3,276	$474	31.8%	Low
66	Kihei, Hawaii	2,483	$4,669	$399	48.8%	High
67	Jacksonville, Florida	2,465	$1,529	$174	41.1%	Low
68	Naples, Florida	2,440	$3,387	$386	38.7%	Low
69	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	2,427	$2,184	$221	41.1%	Low
70	Colorado Springs, Colorado	2,401	$2,497	$232	46.1%	Low
71	South Padre Island, Texas	2,375	$2,900	$365	34.9%	Low
72	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	2,257	$3,687	$588	30.8%	Moderate
73	San Jose, California	2,255	$1,760	$201	42.0%	Low
74	Fredericksburg, Texas	2,242	$3,185	$341	33.1%	Low
75	Louisville, Kentucky	2,202	$2,556	$330	38.0%	High
76	Anchorage, Alaska	2,196	$2,098	$235	46.2%	High
77	Clearwater, Florida	2,061	$3,234	$301	43.6%	Low
78	Corpus Christi, Texas	2,050	$1,917	$247	36.1%	Moderate
79	Carolina, Puerto Rico	2,044	$2,828	$205	50.8%	Low
80	El Paso, Texas	1,981	$1,146	$130	40.5%	Low
81	St. Louis, Missouri	1,972	$1,890	$184	44.6%	Low
82	Charleston, South Carolina	1,955	$5,590	$429	50.6%	Low
83	Albuquerque, New Mexico	1,951	$1,918	$187	45.1%	Low
84	Cleveland, Ohio	1,948	$1,556	$172	41.2%	Low
85	Bend, Oregon	1,900	$3,016	$314	42.9%	Low
86	Asheville, North Carolina	1,842	$2,788	$256	43.1%	Low
87	Sedona, Arizona	1,834	$5,985	$444	48.8%	Low
88	Salt Lake City, Utah	1,830	$1,960	$179	47.6%	Low
89	Santa Fe, New Mexico	1,811	$3,798	$338	46.1%	High
90	Bradenton, Florida	1,807	$3,596	$332	44.0%	Low
91	South Lake Tahoe, California	1,778	$4,008	$504	34.5%	Moderate
92	Memphis, Tennessee	1,748	$1,541	$192	37.0%	Low
93	St. Augustine, Florida	1,746	$3,084	$330	41.8%	Low
94	Raleigh, North Carolina	1,736	$1,911	$198	42.2%	Moderate
95	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	1,715	$2,952	$359	39.8%	Low
96	Cincinnati, Ohio	1,714	$1,806	$196	39.8%	Moderate
97	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	1,674	$2,228	$302	35.1%	Low
98	Saint Augustine, Florida	1,653	$3,553	$308	43.8%	Low
99	Minneapolis, Minnesota	1,650	$2,031	$196	45.3%	High
100	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	1,634	$1,565	$171	41.1%	Moderate

Most Profitable Airbnb Markets in United States by Revenue

The most profitable Airbnb cities in United States are those where hosts earn the highest average monthly revenue per listing — the single most telling indicator of a market's income potential. Sedona, Arizona leads with $5,985/month at $444 ADR and 48.8% occupancy. Whether you are evaluating your first STR investment or benchmarking an existing property, these top-earning Airbnb markets show where vacation rentals generate the greatest short-term rental income.

#	Market	Revenue/mo	Active Listings (TTM)	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Sedona, Arizona	$5,985	1,834	$444	48.8%	Low
2	Charleston, South Carolina	$5,590	1,955	$429	50.6%	Low
3	Breckenridge, Colorado	$5,118	3,163	$585	37.9%	High
4	Palm Springs, California	$4,889	3,429	$529	37.8%	High
5	Kihei, Hawaii	$4,669	2,483	$399	48.8%	High
6	Scottsdale, Arizona	$4,648	4,415	$421	45.6%	Low
7	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	$4,633	3,512	$583	37.3%	Low
8	San Diego, California	$4,589	9,774	$388	49.0%	High
9	Sevierville, Tennessee	$4,450	7,441	$397	43.5%	Low
10	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	$4,398	3,218	$456	36.4%	Low
11	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	$4,088	4,082	$371	42.4%	Low
12	South Lake Tahoe, California	$4,008	1,778	$504	34.5%	Moderate
13	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$3,923	3,872	$383	44.9%	Low
14	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	$3,896	5,675	$349	43.1%	Moderate
15	Mammoth Lakes, California	$3,860	2,699	$458	34.4%	High
16	Park City, Utah	$3,850	4,100	$655	30.7%	Low
17	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	$3,837	3,414	$355	41.8%	Low
18	Santa Fe, New Mexico	$3,798	1,811	$338	46.1%	High
19	Destin, Florida	$3,722	4,223	$473	36.9%	Low
20	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$3,687	2,257	$588	30.8%	Moderate
21	Honolulu, Hawaii	$3,655	5,794	$282	53.6%	High
22	Miami Beach, Florida	$3,623	4,613	$383	41.1%	High
23	Bradenton, Florida	$3,596	1,807	$332	44.0%	Low
24	Saint Augustine, Florida	$3,553	1,653	$308	43.8%	Low
25	Savannah, Georgia	$3,508	2,557	$317	44.4%	Low
26	Miramar Beach, Florida	$3,438	4,875	$457	35.1%	Low
27	Gulf Shores, Alabama	$3,413	5,264	$419	37.2%	Low
28	Naples, Florida	$3,387	2,440	$386	38.7%	Low
29	New Orleans, Louisiana	$3,328	5,111	$329	39.9%	High
30	Port Aransas, Texas	$3,276	2,506	$474	31.8%	Low
31	Sarasota, Florida	$3,273	3,399	$331	42.3%	Low
32	Nashville, Tennessee	$3,263	3,194	$360	41.4%	Moderate
33	Clearwater, Florida	$3,234	2,061	$301	43.6%	Low
34	Four Corners, Florida	$3,234	11,081	$321	42.9%	Low
35	Fredericksburg, Texas	$3,185	2,242	$341	33.1%	Low
36	Miami, Florida	$3,114	8,880	$309	44.9%	Moderate
37	Boston, Massachusetts	$3,114	2,871	$294	44.5%	High
38	St. Augustine, Florida	$3,084	1,746	$330	41.8%	Low
39	Kissimmee, Florida	$3,038	10,700	$290	46.0%	Low
40	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	$3,038	4,740	$437	36.5%	Low
41	Bend, Oregon	$3,016	1,900	$314	42.9%	Low
42	Phoenix, Arizona	$3,016	5,890	$288	44.4%	Low
43	Orange Beach, Alabama	$3,016	4,305	$423	34.4%	Low
44	San Juan, Puerto Rico	$3,002	3,603	$231	49.6%	Low
45	San Francisco, California	$2,989	4,369	$281	49.0%	High
46	Chicago, Illinois	$2,967	6,558	$266	45.6%	High
47	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	$2,952	1,715	$359	39.8%	Low
48	Big Bear Lake, California	$2,926	3,268	$455	28.1%	High
49	Hollywood, Florida	$2,916	3,877	$321	41.0%	Low
50	South Padre Island, Texas	$2,900	2,375	$365	34.9%	Low
51	Panama City Beach, Florida	$2,850	10,341	$356	38.0%	High
52	Seattle, Washington	$2,847	5,572	$248	48.3%	High
53	Carolina, Puerto Rico	$2,828	2,044	$205	50.8%	Low
54	Asheville, North Carolina	$2,788	1,842	$256	43.1%	Low
55	Los Angeles, California	$2,665	10,108	$303	42.7%	High
56	Austin, Texas	$2,655	8,909	$296	40.6%	Moderate
57	Davenport, Florida	$2,646	3,937	$292	41.9%	Low
58	Paradise, Nevada	$2,618	3,342	$293	38.0%	High
59	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$2,602	4,473	$374	34.3%	Low
60	Louisville, Kentucky	$2,556	2,202	$330	38.0%	High
61	Orlando, Florida	$2,553	4,552	$243	44.9%	Low
62	Colorado Springs, Colorado	$2,497	2,401	$232	46.1%	Low
63	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$2,485	2,522	$347	36.4%	Low
64	Washington, District of Columbia	$2,455	4,889	$242	43.9%	High
65	Pensacola, Florida	$2,412	2,603	$272	41.4%	Low
66	Galveston, Texas	$2,410	4,013	$320	33.0%	High
67	Cape Coral, Florida	$2,357	4,069	$298	37.6%	Low
68	Denver, Colorado	$2,356	3,723	$212	49.0%	High
69	Branson, Missouri	$2,267	3,144	$250	35.7%	Low
70	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	$2,228	1,674	$302	35.1%	Low
71	Tampa, Florida	$2,209	4,439	$217	43.1%	Low
72	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$2,184	2,427	$221	41.1%	Low
73	Ocean City, Maryland	$2,163	4,179	$354	33.5%	High
74	Las Vegas, Nevada	$2,149	4,389	$264	39.1%	High
75	Anchorage, Alaska	$2,098	2,196	$235	46.2%	High
76	Portland, Oregon	$2,083	3,302	$174	50.8%	High
77	New York, New York	$2,069	10,541	$226	44.1%	High
78	Minneapolis, Minnesota	$2,031	1,650	$196	45.3%	High
79	Dallas, Texas	$2,020	4,772	$244	39.4%	Low
80	Columbus, Ohio	$1,969	2,577	$195	42.4%	High
81	Salt Lake City, Utah	$1,960	1,830	$179	47.6%	Low
82	Tucson, Arizona	$1,954	3,949	$203	41.7%	Low
83	Indianapolis, Indiana	$1,935	3,139	$227	37.8%	Moderate
84	Albuquerque, New Mexico	$1,918	1,951	$187	45.1%	Low
85	Corpus Christi, Texas	$1,917	2,050	$247	36.1%	Moderate
86	Raleigh, North Carolina	$1,911	1,736	$198	42.2%	Moderate
87	San Antonio, Texas	$1,891	5,580	$208	39.5%	High
88	St. Louis, Missouri	$1,890	1,972	$184	44.6%	Low
89	Charlotte, North Carolina	$1,884	3,515	$218	39.7%	Low
90	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$1,883	8,773	$251	35.2%	Low
91	Atlanta, Georgia	$1,840	6,175	$244	36.3%	Low
92	Cincinnati, Ohio	$1,806	1,714	$196	39.8%	Moderate
93	San Jose, California	$1,760	2,255	$201	42.0%	Low
94	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$1,730	4,700	$192	39.5%	High
95	Houston, Texas	$1,643	9,234	$221	37.1%	High
96	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$1,565	1,634	$171	41.1%	Moderate
97	Cleveland, Ohio	$1,556	1,948	$172	41.2%	Low
98	Memphis, Tennessee	$1,541	1,748	$192	37.0%	Low
99	Jacksonville, Florida	$1,529	2,465	$174	41.1%	Low
100	El Paso, Texas	$1,146	1,981	$130	40.5%	Low

Most Expensive Airbnb Markets in United States by Nightly Rate

The average daily rate (ADR) measures how much guests pay per night in each market, making it the clearest indicator of a city's short-term rental pricing power. Park City, Utah commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in United States at $655/night, generating $3,850/month at 30.7% occupancy. Markets with premium nightly pricing typically feature high-demand destinations where travelers pay a significant premium over hotel alternatives.

#	Market	ADR	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Park City, Utah	$655	4,100	$3,850	30.7%	Low
2	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$588	2,257	$3,687	30.8%	Moderate
3	Breckenridge, Colorado	$585	3,163	$5,118	37.9%	High
4	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	$583	3,512	$4,633	37.3%	Low
5	Palm Springs, California	$529	3,429	$4,889	37.8%	High
6	South Lake Tahoe, California	$504	1,778	$4,008	34.5%	Moderate
7	Port Aransas, Texas	$474	2,506	$3,276	31.8%	Low
8	Destin, Florida	$473	4,223	$3,722	36.9%	Low
9	Mammoth Lakes, California	$458	2,699	$3,860	34.4%	High
10	Miramar Beach, Florida	$457	4,875	$3,438	35.1%	Low
11	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	$456	3,218	$4,398	36.4%	Low
12	Big Bear Lake, California	$455	3,268	$2,926	28.1%	High
13	Sedona, Arizona	$444	1,834	$5,985	48.8%	Low
14	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	$437	4,740	$3,038	36.5%	Low
15	Charleston, South Carolina	$429	1,955	$5,590	50.6%	Low
16	Orange Beach, Alabama	$423	4,305	$3,016	34.4%	Low
17	Scottsdale, Arizona	$421	4,415	$4,648	45.6%	Low
18	Gulf Shores, Alabama	$419	5,264	$3,413	37.2%	Low
19	Kihei, Hawaii	$399	2,483	$4,669	48.8%	High
20	Sevierville, Tennessee	$397	7,441	$4,450	43.5%	Low
21	San Diego, California	$388	9,774	$4,589	49.0%	High
22	Naples, Florida	$386	2,440	$3,387	38.7%	Low
23	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$383	3,872	$3,923	44.9%	Low
24	Miami Beach, Florida	$383	4,613	$3,623	41.1%	High
25	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$374	4,473	$2,602	34.3%	Low
26	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	$371	4,082	$4,088	42.4%	Low
27	South Padre Island, Texas	$365	2,375	$2,900	34.9%	Low
28	Nashville, Tennessee	$360	3,194	$3,263	41.4%	Moderate
29	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	$359	1,715	$2,952	39.8%	Low
30	Panama City Beach, Florida	$356	10,341	$2,850	38.0%	High
31	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	$355	3,414	$3,837	41.8%	Low
32	Ocean City, Maryland	$354	4,179	$2,163	33.5%	High
33	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	$349	5,675	$3,896	43.1%	Moderate
34	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$347	2,522	$2,485	36.4%	Low
35	Fredericksburg, Texas	$341	2,242	$3,185	33.1%	Low
36	Santa Fe, New Mexico	$338	1,811	$3,798	46.1%	High
37	Bradenton, Florida	$332	1,807	$3,596	44.0%	Low
38	Sarasota, Florida	$331	3,399	$3,273	42.3%	Low
39	Louisville, Kentucky	$330	2,202	$2,556	38.0%	High
40	St. Augustine, Florida	$330	1,746	$3,084	41.8%	Low
41	New Orleans, Louisiana	$329	5,111	$3,328	39.9%	High
42	Four Corners, Florida	$321	11,081	$3,234	42.9%	Low
43	Hollywood, Florida	$321	3,877	$2,916	41.0%	Low
44	Galveston, Texas	$320	4,013	$2,410	33.0%	High
45	Savannah, Georgia	$317	2,557	$3,508	44.4%	Low
46	Bend, Oregon	$314	1,900	$3,016	42.9%	Low
47	Miami, Florida	$309	8,880	$3,114	44.9%	Moderate
48	Saint Augustine, Florida	$308	1,653	$3,553	43.8%	Low
49	Los Angeles, California	$303	10,108	$2,665	42.7%	High
50	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	$302	1,674	$2,228	35.1%	Low
51	Clearwater, Florida	$301	2,061	$3,234	43.6%	Low
52	Cape Coral, Florida	$298	4,069	$2,357	37.6%	Low
53	Austin, Texas	$296	8,909	$2,655	40.6%	Moderate
54	Boston, Massachusetts	$294	2,871	$3,114	44.5%	High
55	Paradise, Nevada	$293	3,342	$2,618	38.0%	High
56	Davenport, Florida	$292	3,937	$2,646	41.9%	Low
57	Kissimmee, Florida	$290	10,700	$3,038	46.0%	Low
58	Phoenix, Arizona	$288	5,890	$3,016	44.4%	Low
59	Honolulu, Hawaii	$282	5,794	$3,655	53.6%	High
60	San Francisco, California	$281	4,369	$2,989	49.0%	High
61	Pensacola, Florida	$272	2,603	$2,412	41.4%	Low
62	Chicago, Illinois	$266	6,558	$2,967	45.6%	High
63	Las Vegas, Nevada	$264	4,389	$2,149	39.1%	High
64	Asheville, North Carolina	$256	1,842	$2,788	43.1%	Low
65	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$251	8,773	$1,883	35.2%	Low
66	Branson, Missouri	$250	3,144	$2,267	35.7%	Low
67	Seattle, Washington	$248	5,572	$2,847	48.3%	High
68	Corpus Christi, Texas	$247	2,050	$1,917	36.1%	Moderate
69	Atlanta, Georgia	$244	6,175	$1,840	36.3%	Low
70	Dallas, Texas	$244	4,772	$2,020	39.4%	Low
71	Orlando, Florida	$243	4,552	$2,553	44.9%	Low
72	Washington, District of Columbia	$242	4,889	$2,455	43.9%	High
73	Anchorage, Alaska	$235	2,196	$2,098	46.2%	High
74	Colorado Springs, Colorado	$232	2,401	$2,497	46.1%	Low
75	San Juan, Puerto Rico	$231	3,603	$3,002	49.6%	Low
76	Indianapolis, Indiana	$227	3,139	$1,935	37.8%	Moderate
77	New York, New York	$226	10,541	$2,069	44.1%	High
78	Houston, Texas	$221	9,234	$1,643	37.1%	High
79	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$221	2,427	$2,184	41.1%	Low
80	Charlotte, North Carolina	$218	3,515	$1,884	39.7%	Low
81	Tampa, Florida	$217	4,439	$2,209	43.1%	Low
82	Denver, Colorado	$212	3,723	$2,356	49.0%	High
83	San Antonio, Texas	$208	5,580	$1,891	39.5%	High
84	Carolina, Puerto Rico	$205	2,044	$2,828	50.8%	Low
85	Tucson, Arizona	$203	3,949	$1,954	41.7%	Low
86	San Jose, California	$201	2,255	$1,760	42.0%	Low
87	Raleigh, North Carolina	$198	1,736	$1,911	42.2%	Moderate
88	Minneapolis, Minnesota	$196	1,650	$2,031	45.3%	High
89	Cincinnati, Ohio	$196	1,714	$1,806	39.8%	Moderate
90	Columbus, Ohio	$195	2,577	$1,969	42.4%	High
91	Memphis, Tennessee	$192	1,748	$1,541	37.0%	Low
92	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$192	4,700	$1,730	39.5%	High
93	Albuquerque, New Mexico	$187	1,951	$1,918	45.1%	Low
94	St. Louis, Missouri	$184	1,972	$1,890	44.6%	Low
95	Salt Lake City, Utah	$179	1,830	$1,960	47.6%	Low
96	Jacksonville, Florida	$174	2,465	$1,529	41.1%	Low
97	Portland, Oregon	$174	3,302	$2,083	50.8%	High
98	Cleveland, Ohio	$172	1,948	$1,556	41.2%	Low
99	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	$171	1,634	$1,565	41.1%	Moderate
100	El Paso, Texas	$130	1,981	$1,146	40.5%	Low

Highest Occupancy Airbnb Markets in United States

Airbnb occupancy rate measures the percentage of available nights actually booked — the most telling indicator of short-term rental demand in a market. Honolulu, Hawaii leads United States with 53.6% occupancy, $3,655/month revenue, and 5,794 active listings. Markets with the highest STR occupancy rates reflect strong, sustained guest demand — a critical signal for investors evaluating where properties will stay consistently booked year-round. This ranking is filtered to markets with 300+ listings to ensure statistical reliability.

#	Market	Occupancy	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Regulation
1	Honolulu, Hawaii	53.6%	5,794	$3,655	$282	High
2	Portland, Oregon	50.8%	3,302	$2,083	$174	High
3	Carolina, Puerto Rico	50.8%	2,044	$2,828	$205	Low
4	Charleston, South Carolina	50.6%	1,955	$5,590	$429	Low
5	San Juan, Puerto Rico	49.6%	3,603	$3,002	$231	Low
6	Denver, Colorado	49.0%	3,723	$2,356	$212	High
7	San Diego, California	49.0%	9,774	$4,589	$388	High
8	San Francisco, California	49.0%	4,369	$2,989	$281	High
9	Sedona, Arizona	48.8%	1,834	$5,985	$444	Low
10	Kihei, Hawaii	48.8%	2,483	$4,669	$399	High
11	Seattle, Washington	48.3%	5,572	$2,847	$248	High
12	Salt Lake City, Utah	47.6%	1,830	$1,960	$179	Low
13	Anchorage, Alaska	46.2%	2,196	$2,098	$235	High
14	Santa Fe, New Mexico	46.1%	1,811	$3,798	$338	High
15	Colorado Springs, Colorado	46.1%	2,401	$2,497	$232	Low
16	Kissimmee, Florida	46.0%	10,700	$3,038	$290	Low
17	Scottsdale, Arizona	45.6%	4,415	$4,648	$421	Low
18	Chicago, Illinois	45.6%	6,558	$2,967	$266	High
19	Minneapolis, Minnesota	45.3%	1,650	$2,031	$196	High
20	Albuquerque, New Mexico	45.1%	1,951	$1,918	$187	Low
21	Miami, Florida	44.9%	8,880	$3,114	$309	Moderate
22	Orlando, Florida	44.9%	4,552	$2,553	$243	Low
23	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	44.9%	3,872	$3,923	$383	Low
24	St. Louis, Missouri	44.6%	1,972	$1,890	$184	Low
25	Boston, Massachusetts	44.5%	2,871	$3,114	$294	High
26	Phoenix, Arizona	44.4%	5,890	$3,016	$288	Low
27	Savannah, Georgia	44.4%	2,557	$3,508	$317	Low
28	New York, New York	44.1%	10,541	$2,069	$226	High
29	Bradenton, Florida	44.0%	1,807	$3,596	$332	Low
30	Washington, District of Columbia	43.9%	4,889	$2,455	$242	High
31	Saint Augustine, Florida	43.8%	1,653	$3,553	$308	Low
32	Clearwater, Florida	43.6%	2,061	$3,234	$301	Low
33	Sevierville, Tennessee	43.5%	7,441	$4,450	$397	Low
34	Tampa, Florida	43.1%	4,439	$2,209	$217	Low
35	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	43.1%	5,675	$3,896	$349	Moderate
36	Asheville, North Carolina	43.1%	1,842	$2,788	$256	Low
37	Four Corners, Florida	42.9%	11,081	$3,234	$321	Low
38	Bend, Oregon	42.9%	1,900	$3,016	$314	Low
39	Los Angeles, California	42.7%	10,108	$2,665	$303	High
40	Columbus, Ohio	42.4%	2,577	$1,969	$195	High
41	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	42.4%	4,082	$4,088	$371	Low
42	Sarasota, Florida	42.3%	3,399	$3,273	$331	Low
43	Raleigh, North Carolina	42.2%	1,736	$1,911	$198	Moderate
44	San Jose, California	42.0%	2,255	$1,760	$201	Low
45	Davenport, Florida	41.9%	3,937	$2,646	$292	Low
46	St. Augustine, Florida	41.8%	1,746	$3,084	$330	Low
47	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	41.8%	3,414	$3,837	$355	Low
48	Tucson, Arizona	41.7%	3,949	$1,954	$203	Low
49	Nashville, Tennessee	41.4%	3,194	$3,263	$360	Moderate
50	Pensacola, Florida	41.4%	2,603	$2,412	$272	Low
51	Cleveland, Ohio	41.2%	1,948	$1,556	$172	Low
52	Jacksonville, Florida	41.1%	2,465	$1,529	$174	Low
53	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	41.1%	1,634	$1,565	$171	Moderate
54	Miami Beach, Florida	41.1%	4,613	$3,623	$383	High
55	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	41.1%	2,427	$2,184	$221	Low
56	Hollywood, Florida	41.0%	3,877	$2,916	$321	Low
57	Austin, Texas	40.6%	8,909	$2,655	$296	Moderate
58	El Paso, Texas	40.5%	1,981	$1,146	$130	Low
59	New Orleans, Louisiana	39.9%	5,111	$3,328	$329	High
60	Cincinnati, Ohio	39.8%	1,714	$1,806	$196	Moderate
61	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	39.8%	1,715	$2,952	$359	Low
62	Charlotte, North Carolina	39.7%	3,515	$1,884	$218	Low
63	San Antonio, Texas	39.5%	5,580	$1,891	$208	High
64	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	39.5%	4,700	$1,730	$192	High
65	Dallas, Texas	39.4%	4,772	$2,020	$244	Low
66	Las Vegas, Nevada	39.1%	4,389	$2,149	$264	High
67	Naples, Florida	38.7%	2,440	$3,387	$386	Low
68	Paradise, Nevada	38.0%	3,342	$2,618	$293	High
69	Louisville, Kentucky	38.0%	2,202	$2,556	$330	High
70	Panama City Beach, Florida	38.0%	10,341	$2,850	$356	High
71	Breckenridge, Colorado	37.9%	3,163	$5,118	$585	High
72	Palm Springs, California	37.8%	3,429	$4,889	$529	High
73	Indianapolis, Indiana	37.8%	3,139	$1,935	$227	Moderate
74	Cape Coral, Florida	37.6%	4,069	$2,357	$298	Low
75	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	37.3%	3,512	$4,633	$583	Low
76	Gulf Shores, Alabama	37.2%	5,264	$3,413	$419	Low
77	Houston, Texas	37.1%	9,234	$1,643	$221	High
78	Memphis, Tennessee	37.0%	1,748	$1,541	$192	Low
79	Destin, Florida	36.9%	4,223	$3,722	$473	Low
80	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	36.5%	4,740	$3,038	$437	Low
81	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	36.4%	2,522	$2,485	$347	Low
82	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	36.4%	3,218	$4,398	$456	Low
83	Atlanta, Georgia	36.3%	6,175	$1,840	$244	Low
84	Corpus Christi, Texas	36.1%	2,050	$1,917	$247	Moderate
85	Branson, Missouri	35.7%	3,144	$2,267	$250	Low
86	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	35.2%	8,773	$1,883	$251	Low
87	Miramar Beach, Florida	35.1%	4,875	$3,438	$457	Low
88	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	35.1%	1,674	$2,228	$302	Low
89	South Padre Island, Texas	34.9%	2,375	$2,900	$365	Low
90	South Lake Tahoe, California	34.5%	1,778	$4,008	$504	Moderate
91	Mammoth Lakes, California	34.4%	2,699	$3,860	$458	High
92	Orange Beach, Alabama	34.4%	4,305	$3,016	$423	Low
93	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	34.3%	4,473	$2,602	$374	Low
94	Ocean City, Maryland	33.5%	4,179	$2,163	$354	High
95	Fredericksburg, Texas	33.1%	2,242	$3,185	$341	Low
96	Galveston, Texas	33.0%	4,013	$2,410	$320	High
97	Port Aransas, Texas	31.8%	2,506	$3,276	$474	Low
98	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	30.8%	2,257	$3,687	$588	Moderate
99	Park City, Utah	30.7%	4,100	$3,850	$655	Low
100	Big Bear Lake, California	28.1%	3,268	$2,926	$455	High

How to Choose an Airbnb Investment Market in United States

No single ranking tells the full story. The best Airbnb market for a given investor depends on their capital, risk tolerance, operating model, and income goals. The four ranking dimensions on this page — market depth, revenue, ADR, and occupancy — serve different investor profiles.

If you prioritize predictable cash flow, start with the occupancy rankings. Markets where occupancy exceeds 55% offer consistent bookings and lower vacancy risk. High-occupancy markets may not have the highest nightly rates, but their revenue stability makes them better suited for mortgage-backed investments where monthly debt coverage matters more than peak earnings.

If you're targeting maximum income per property, use the revenue rankings. Revenue is the product of nightly rate and occupancy — it captures the combined effect of both. The highest-revenue Airbnb markets in United States tend to be destination cities where travelers stay longer and pay a premium for entire-home listings.

If you're evaluating luxury or premium positioning, the ADR rankings show where guests are willing to pay top dollar per night. High-ADR markets reward property upgrades, professional photography, and amenity investments. However, a high nightly rate with low occupancy may generate less income than a moderately priced listing that stays booked consistently.

If you want the deepest market data, the active listings rankings identify cities with the largest short-term rental supply. More listings mean more comparable properties for pricing, more data points for revenue projections, and typically a more liquid resale market if your investment thesis changes.

In all cases, check the regulation column before committing capital. A profitable market with high regulation may require permits, annual caps on rental days, or costly compliance steps that erode returns. Markets with low regulation offer faster time-to-market but may tighten rules as STR supply grows.

Short-Term Rental Regulation in United States

Understanding the regulatory environment is critical for any Airbnb investment in United States. Regulation affects licensing costs, annual operating limits, tax obligations, and the long-term viability of a short-term rental strategy.

Across the 100 markets ranked on this page: 58 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 31 have high regulation (strict licensing, annual rental day caps, or active enforcement). Markets with low regulation offer the lowest barrier to entry, while high-regulation markets may still be profitable — but require careful compliance planning and often limit the number of properties a single operator can manage.

AirROI classifies regulation as a market-level signal based on available ordinance data and platform registration patterns. This is not legal advice — always verify current local ordinances, as short-term rental rules can change rapidly, especially in high-growth markets where municipalities are actively responding to STR expansion.

How We Rank the Best Airbnb Investment Markets in United States

This page ranks Airbnb markets in United States across four dimensions that matter most to short-term rental investors and operators: market depth (active listings), revenue potential (monthly income per listing), pricing power (average daily rate), and booking demand (occupancy rate). Each ranking uses the same underlying dataset but sorts by a different metric, giving you multiple lenses to evaluate where to invest in Airbnb in United States.

No single metric tells the full story. A market with high ADR but low occupancy may underperform one with moderate pricing and strong demand. Revenue captures the combined effect of rate and occupancy, while active listings signal whether a market has enough depth for reliable benchmarking and a liquid resale environment. We include regulation data alongside every ranking so you can weigh compliance risk before committing capital.

Ranking Methodology & Data Sources

Active Listings (TTM): The count of active short-term rental listings in each market over the trailing twelve months — a proxy for market maturity, data reliability, and investor confidence in United States.
Monthly Revenue: Average gross revenue per listing per month — the bottom-line metric for evaluating Airbnb profitability in United States and projecting cash flow.
Average Daily Rate (ADR): The mean nightly booking price across all active listings — the clearest measure of a market's short-term rental pricing power.
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of available nights booked — the demand signal that determines how much of your nightly rate converts to actual income. Occupancy rankings are filtered to markets with 300+ listings to exclude small markets with unreliable averages.
Regulation: An indicator of the local regulatory climate in United States, from low (operator-friendly) to high (strict licensing and enforcement) — essential for assessing compliance risk.

All data is sourced from AirROI's proprietary analytics pipeline, which tracks 20,000,000+ properties across 190+ countries. Metrics are recalculated on a rolling basis using trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Airbnb Markets in United States

These quick answers summarize the most common investor and operator questions using AirROI's latest market data for United States.

What are the best places to invest in Airbnb in United States?

Four Corners, Florida leads this ranking for United States with 11,081 active listings — the largest market by depth. Markets are ranked by listing count because deeper markets offer more comparable data, more pricing benchmarks, and a more predictable operating environment for investors. Each row also shows revenue, ADR, occupancy, and regulation so investors can evaluate based on what matters most to them.

Which market has the highest Airbnb revenue in United States?

Sedona, Arizona posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $5,985. Revenue leaders often combine healthy rates, solid occupancy, and enough listing scale to support repeatable operations rather than one-off outliers.

Which market has the strongest Airbnb occupancy in United States?

Honolulu, Hawaii has the highest occupancy rate in this comparison at 53.6%. High occupancy can signal resilient demand, but investors still need to balance it against nightly rates, regulation, and supply depth before deciding where to buy or operate.

Which market has the highest Airbnb nightly rate in United States?

Park City, Utah commands the highest average daily rate at $655 per night. A high ADR does not automatically translate to the highest revenue — occupancy and seasonality determine how much of that rate converts to realized income.

Which Airbnb markets in United States have the lowest regulation?

Four Corners (Florida), Kissimmee (Florida), Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) currently show low regulation profiles in this ranking. Lower regulation can reduce compliance costs and time-to-market for new hosts, but investors should always verify local ordinances before purchasing — rules can change quickly as short-term rental markets grow.

Is short-term rental investing still profitable in United States in 2026?

The markets ranked here average 41.1% occupancy, and the top performer posts $5,985 in monthly revenue. Profitability depends on property acquisition cost, local operating expenses, and regulation compliance — but the data shows active, performing markets exist across United States for well-researched investors.

How often are AirROI's top Airbnb market rankings updated?

AirROI updates these rankings using the latest market snapshot available in the dataset, which for this page is anchored to 2026. Rankings should be treated as current market intelligence rather than permanent truths because pricing, demand, regulation, and supply can all shift over time.

What metrics should I use to evaluate Airbnb investments in United States?

The most important metrics for comparing short-term rental markets are active listing count (market depth and data reliability), occupancy rate (demand consistency), average daily rate (pricing power), monthly revenue (income potential), and regulation level (compliance cost and risk). This ranking sorts by market depth first; use the other columns to filter for the profile that fits your investment strategy.

What makes a good Airbnb market for first-time investors in United States?

First-time investors in United States should prioritize markets with high occupancy (55%+) and low regulation, which reduce the risk of empty calendars and compliance surprises. Markets with 200+ active listings also provide better benchmarking data and a more predictable operating environment. Revenue is important, but consistent demand is more forgiving for operators still learning pricing and guest management.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in United States?

Across the markets ranked here, the average occupancy rate in United States is 41.1%. Occupancy above 50% is generally considered healthy for short-term rentals, and above 65% signals strong, sustained demand. However, the best occupancy rate depends on pricing strategy — some hosts maximize revenue by targeting fewer bookings at higher nightly rates rather than maximizing booking volume.

How does regulation affect Airbnb investment returns in United States?

Regulation is one of the most overlooked risks in short-term rental investing. In United States, 58 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 31 have high. High-regulation markets often require permits, limit annual rental days, or impose occupancy taxes — all of which reduce net returns. Low-regulation markets offer faster time-to-market and lower compliance costs, but rules can tighten as STR supply grows.

What is the difference between ADR and RevPAR for Airbnb investing?

ADR (Average Daily Rate) is the average nightly price guests pay, while RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Rental night) factors in both price and occupancy. A market with $200 ADR and 50% occupancy has $100 RevPAR — the same as a market with $125 ADR and 80% occupancy. RevPAR is a better single-number benchmark for comparing markets because it captures how effectively nightly rates convert to realized income. AirROI's city-level reports include RevPAR with percentile breakdowns for deeper analysis.

How many Airbnb listings does a market need to be investable in United States?

Markets with fewer than 100 active listings can show volatile averages that do not predict future performance. The median market in this United States ranking has about 3,399 listings. Larger markets (500+) offer more reliable data, more comparable properties for pricing, and typically a more liquid exit if you decide to sell. Smaller markets can still be profitable, but investors should treat the data as directional rather than precise.

How do seasonal and year-round Airbnb markets differ in United States?

Seasonal markets in United States experience dramatic swings in booking demand — often earning 60-70% of annual revenue in just 3-4 peak months. Year-round markets deliver steadier cash flow with lower peak-to-trough variation. Investors who need predictable monthly income should prioritize high-occupancy markets with low seasonal variance, while those comfortable with cash-flow timing can target seasonal markets where peak rates compensate for off-season softness.

About AirROI Market Data

AirROI tracks over 20 million properties across 190+ countries and maintains 15+ years of historical performance data, making it one of the deepest Airbnb and STR intelligence platforms available. The analytics pipeline aggregates listing-level data monthly — revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, RevPAR, guest demographics, booking patterns, and competitive supply — so investors and operators can benchmark any market against its own history and against neighboring destinations.

Real estate investors, property managers, financial institutions, hospitality consultants, and academic researchers rely on AirROI data to underwrite acquisitions, optimize pricing, model macro trends, and conduct peer-reviewed research. Data is available through in-depth market reports, the data portal for bulk downloads, the Airbnb API with 22 endpoints, and an Airbnb MCP Server for AI agents.

All metrics reflect trailing twelve-month aggregates from active listings as of 2026-07-06. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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