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

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou , Founder @ AirROI

Updated: 2026-04-08

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 11,404 active listings and $3,187/month revenue. Across all ranked markets, average occupancy is 41.9% with $3,036/month in average revenue and $311/night ADR. 61 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 11,404 active short-term rental listings and $3,187/month in average revenue.

#	Market	Active Listings (TTM)	Revenue/mo	ADR	Occupancy	Regulation
1	Four Corners, Florida	11,404	$3,187	$306	43.7%	Low
2	New York, New York	10,577	$2,095	$208	45.0%	High
3	Panama City Beach, Florida	9,907	$3,029	$343	40.1%	High
4	Los Angeles, California	9,518	$2,766	$294	43.3%	High
5	San Diego, California	9,106	$4,831	$387	49.8%	High
6	Kissimmee, Florida	8,727	$3,092	$276	45.9%	Low
7	Austin, Texas	8,278	$2,731	$291	41.3%	Moderate
8	Houston, Texas	8,095	$1,651	$197	38.3%	High
9	Miami, Florida	7,517	$3,142	$285	45.4%	Moderate
10	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	7,463	$2,181	$248	38.7%	Low
11	Sevierville, Tennessee	6,226	$4,861	$385	45.8%	Low
12	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	6,010	$3,863	$337	44.0%	Moderate
13	Chicago, Illinois	5,766	$3,166	$260	47.4%	High
14	Phoenix, Arizona	5,685	$2,897	$281	44.1%	Low
15	Honolulu, Hawaii	5,419	$3,698	$272	54.5%	High
16	Seattle, Washington	5,103	$3,000	$229	51.6%	High
17	Atlanta, Georgia	5,090	$1,944	$222	38.1%	Low
18	San Antonio, Texas	5,071	$1,969	$201	40.5%	High
19	Gulf Shores, Alabama	4,946	$3,645	$406	38.9%	Low
20	New Orleans, Louisiana	4,680	$3,202	$303	40.6%	High
21	Miramar Beach, Florida	4,566	$3,729	$432	37.4%	Low
22	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	4,481	$3,180	$418	38.1%	Low
23	Washington, District of Columbia	4,464	$2,613	$235	46.0%	High
24	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	4,301	$1,705	$167	40.9%	High
25	Scottsdale, Arizona	4,149	$4,259	$396	44.4%	Low
26	Orange Beach, Alabama	4,117	$3,257	$412	36.2%	Low
27	San Francisco, California	4,089	$3,126	$268	50.1%	High
28	Ocean City, Maryland	4,079	$2,378	$342	35.2%	High
29	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	4,076	$2,857	$359	36.8%	Low
30	Miami Beach, Florida	4,074	$3,603	$361	41.5%	High
31	Dallas, Texas	3,943	$2,114	$222	41.6%	Low
32	Destin, Florida	3,844	$4,079	$454	39.2%	Low
33	Park City, Utah	3,826	$3,658	$635	29.4%	Low
34	Orlando, Florida	3,792	$2,708	$241	45.4%	Low
35	San Juan, Puerto Rico	3,776	$2,931	$227	50.2%	Low
36	Cape Coral, Florida	3,775	$2,125	$288	35.6%	Low
37	Tampa, Florida	3,702	$2,296	$210	43.7%	Low
38	Galveston, Texas	3,685	$2,604	$309	34.6%	High
39	Tucson, Arizona	3,649	$1,869	$194	41.4%	Low
40	Paradise, Nevada	3,587	$2,700	$289	39.8%	High
41	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	3,554	$4,458	$367	44.4%	Low
42	Hollywood, Florida	3,546	$2,837	$298	40.9%	Low
43	Denver, Colorado	3,451	$2,523	$206	50.3%	High
44	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	3,441	$3,840	$365	44.7%	Low
45	Palm Springs, California	3,350	$4,636	$519	37.1%	High
46	Las Vegas, Nevada	3,274	$2,251	$255	39.5%	High
47	Davenport, Florida	3,243	$2,656	$278	41.4%	Low
48	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	3,189	$5,042	$562	39.3%	Low
49	Portland, Oregon	3,086	$2,186	$168	52.3%	High
50	Sarasota, Florida	3,075	$2,960	$307	41.6%	Low
51	Charlotte, North Carolina	3,030	$2,083	$215	41.7%	Low
52	Breckenridge, Colorado	2,967	$4,970	$561	37.1%	High
53	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	2,918	$4,257	$352	44.1%	Low
54	Branson, Missouri	2,913	$2,508	$247	37.9%	Low
55	Big Bear Lake, California	2,834	$3,165	$454	27.6%	High
56	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	2,828	$4,564	$447	36.3%	Low
57	Indianapolis, Indiana	2,784	$1,943	$213	38.7%	Moderate
58	Boston, Massachusetts	2,735	$3,087	$272	46.7%	High
59	Mammoth Lakes, California	2,499	$4,010	$446	35.1%	High
60	Pensacola, Florida	2,396	$2,601	$266	43.2%	Low
61	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	2,356	$2,562	$336	36.8%	Low
62	Port Aransas, Texas	2,356	$3,451	$459	33.0%	Low
63	Columbus, Ohio	2,324	$2,057	$187	43.7%	High
64	South Padre Island, Texas	2,319	$2,838	$352	35.0%	Low
65	Savannah, Georgia	2,284	$3,554	$304	45.9%	Low
66	Kihei, Hawaii	2,277	$4,577	$376	48.3%	High
67	Colorado Springs, Colorado	2,224	$2,770	$224	49.3%	Low
68	Naples, Florida	2,167	$3,089	$374	36.7%	Low
69	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	2,150	$2,290	$204	44.8%	Low
70	Jacksonville, Florida	2,139	$1,583	$169	41.3%	Low
71	Fredericksburg, Texas	2,116	$3,238	$336	33.5%	Low
72	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	2,109	$3,527	$567	29.2%	Moderate
73	San Jose, California	2,107	$1,874	$188	43.3%	Low
74	Carolina, Puerto Rico	2,106	$2,828	$201	51.5%	Low
75	Nashville, Tennessee	2,100	$3,533	$345	43.1%	Moderate
76	Anchorage, Alaska	2,052	$2,308	$227	48.8%	Low
77	Louisville, Kentucky	2,001	$2,786	$328	39.9%	High
78	Corpus Christi, Texas	1,920	$1,997	$237	37.5%	Moderate
79	Clearwater, Florida	1,910	$3,141	$291	44.0%	Low
80	Charleston, South Carolina	1,839	$5,628	$408	52.0%	Low
81	Bend, Oregon	1,794	$3,182	$298	45.4%	Low
82	St. Louis, Missouri	1,791	$2,040	$177	47.7%	Low
83	Albuquerque, New Mexico	1,764	$2,058	$178	47.3%	Low
84	Asheville, North Carolina	1,751	$2,671	$246	41.7%	Low
85	El Paso, Texas	1,737	$1,178	$127	40.3%	Low
86	Santa Fe, New Mexico	1,734	$3,886	$325	47.5%	High
87	Saint Augustine, Florida	1,727	$3,488	$299	44.3%	Low
88	Salt Lake City, Utah	1,686	$1,982	$168	49.0%	Low
89	Sedona, Arizona	1,659	$5,792	$427	48.8%	Low
90	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	1,650	$3,177	$349	42.4%	Low
91	Cleveland, Ohio	1,648	$1,765	$177	42.3%	Low
92	Kaanapali, Hawaii	1,634	$6,031	$872	36.4%	High
93	Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands	1,597	$3,492	$397	38.9%	Low
94	South Lake Tahoe, California	1,589	$4,355	$496	34.9%	Low
95	Memphis, Tennessee	1,582	$1,625	$184	38.0%	Low
96	Bradenton, Florida	1,568	$3,360	$312	42.9%	Low
97	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	1,559	$2,138	$290	34.8%	Low
98	Saint Petersburg, Florida	1,555	$1,614	$186	42.0%	Low
99	Spring Valley, Nevada	1,544	$2,772	$277	41.9%	Moderate
100	Raleigh, North Carolina	1,542	$2,043	$193	43.6%	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. Kaanapali, Hawaii leads with $6,031/month at $872 ADR and 36.4% 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	Kaanapali, Hawaii	$6,031	1,634	$872	36.4%	High
2	Sedona, Arizona	$5,792	1,659	$427	48.8%	Low
3	Charleston, South Carolina	$5,628	1,839	$408	52.0%	Low
4	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	$5,042	3,189	$562	39.3%	Low
5	Breckenridge, Colorado	$4,970	2,967	$561	37.1%	High
6	Sevierville, Tennessee	$4,861	6,226	$385	45.8%	Low
7	San Diego, California	$4,831	9,106	$387	49.8%	High
8	Palm Springs, California	$4,636	3,350	$519	37.1%	High
9	Kihei, Hawaii	$4,577	2,277	$376	48.3%	High
10	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	$4,564	2,828	$447	36.3%	Low
11	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	$4,458	3,554	$367	44.4%	Low
12	South Lake Tahoe, California	$4,355	1,589	$496	34.9%	Low
13	Scottsdale, Arizona	$4,259	4,149	$396	44.4%	Low
14	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	$4,257	2,918	$352	44.1%	Low
15	Destin, Florida	$4,079	3,844	$454	39.2%	Low
16	Mammoth Lakes, California	$4,010	2,499	$446	35.1%	High
17	Santa Fe, New Mexico	$3,886	1,734	$325	47.5%	High
18	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	$3,863	6,010	$337	44.0%	Moderate
19	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$3,840	3,441	$365	44.7%	Low
20	Miramar Beach, Florida	$3,729	4,566	$432	37.4%	Low
21	Honolulu, Hawaii	$3,698	5,419	$272	54.5%	High
22	Park City, Utah	$3,658	3,826	$635	29.4%	Low
23	Gulf Shores, Alabama	$3,645	4,946	$406	38.9%	Low
24	Miami Beach, Florida	$3,603	4,074	$361	41.5%	High
25	Savannah, Georgia	$3,554	2,284	$304	45.9%	Low
26	Nashville, Tennessee	$3,533	2,100	$345	43.1%	Moderate
27	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$3,527	2,109	$567	29.2%	Moderate
28	Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands	$3,492	1,597	$397	38.9%	Low
29	Saint Augustine, Florida	$3,488	1,727	$299	44.3%	Low
30	Port Aransas, Texas	$3,451	2,356	$459	33.0%	Low
31	Bradenton, Florida	$3,360	1,568	$312	42.9%	Low
32	Orange Beach, Alabama	$3,257	4,117	$412	36.2%	Low
33	Fredericksburg, Texas	$3,238	2,116	$336	33.5%	Low
34	New Orleans, Louisiana	$3,202	4,680	$303	40.6%	High
35	Four Corners, Florida	$3,187	11,404	$306	43.7%	Low
36	Bend, Oregon	$3,182	1,794	$298	45.4%	Low
37	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	$3,180	4,481	$418	38.1%	Low
38	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	$3,177	1,650	$349	42.4%	Low
39	Chicago, Illinois	$3,166	5,766	$260	47.4%	High
40	Big Bear Lake, California	$3,165	2,834	$454	27.6%	High
41	Miami, Florida	$3,142	7,517	$285	45.4%	Moderate
42	Clearwater, Florida	$3,141	1,910	$291	44.0%	Low
43	San Francisco, California	$3,126	4,089	$268	50.1%	High
44	Kissimmee, Florida	$3,092	8,727	$276	45.9%	Low
45	Naples, Florida	$3,089	2,167	$374	36.7%	Low
46	Boston, Massachusetts	$3,087	2,735	$272	46.7%	High
47	Panama City Beach, Florida	$3,029	9,907	$343	40.1%	High
48	Seattle, Washington	$3,000	5,103	$229	51.6%	High
49	Sarasota, Florida	$2,960	3,075	$307	41.6%	Low
50	San Juan, Puerto Rico	$2,931	3,776	$227	50.2%	Low
51	Phoenix, Arizona	$2,897	5,685	$281	44.1%	Low
52	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$2,857	4,076	$359	36.8%	Low
53	South Padre Island, Texas	$2,838	2,319	$352	35.0%	Low
54	Hollywood, Florida	$2,837	3,546	$298	40.9%	Low
55	Carolina, Puerto Rico	$2,828	2,106	$201	51.5%	Low
56	Louisville, Kentucky	$2,786	2,001	$328	39.9%	High
57	Spring Valley, Nevada	$2,772	1,544	$277	41.9%	Moderate
58	Colorado Springs, Colorado	$2,770	2,224	$224	49.3%	Low
59	Los Angeles, California	$2,766	9,518	$294	43.3%	High
60	Austin, Texas	$2,731	8,278	$291	41.3%	Moderate
61	Orlando, Florida	$2,708	3,792	$241	45.4%	Low
62	Paradise, Nevada	$2,700	3,587	$289	39.8%	High
63	Asheville, North Carolina	$2,671	1,751	$246	41.7%	Low
64	Davenport, Florida	$2,656	3,243	$278	41.4%	Low
65	Washington, District of Columbia	$2,613	4,464	$235	46.0%	High
66	Galveston, Texas	$2,604	3,685	$309	34.6%	High
67	Pensacola, Florida	$2,601	2,396	$266	43.2%	Low
68	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$2,562	2,356	$336	36.8%	Low
69	Denver, Colorado	$2,523	3,451	$206	50.3%	High
70	Branson, Missouri	$2,508	2,913	$247	37.9%	Low
71	Ocean City, Maryland	$2,378	4,079	$342	35.2%	High
72	Anchorage, Alaska	$2,308	2,052	$227	48.8%	Low
73	Tampa, Florida	$2,296	3,702	$210	43.7%	Low
74	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$2,290	2,150	$204	44.8%	Low
75	Las Vegas, Nevada	$2,251	3,274	$255	39.5%	High
76	Portland, Oregon	$2,186	3,086	$168	52.3%	High
77	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$2,181	7,463	$248	38.7%	Low
78	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	$2,138	1,559	$290	34.8%	Low
79	Cape Coral, Florida	$2,125	3,775	$288	35.6%	Low
80	Dallas, Texas	$2,114	3,943	$222	41.6%	Low
81	New York, New York	$2,095	10,577	$208	45.0%	High
82	Charlotte, North Carolina	$2,083	3,030	$215	41.7%	Low
83	Albuquerque, New Mexico	$2,058	1,764	$178	47.3%	Low
84	Columbus, Ohio	$2,057	2,324	$187	43.7%	High
85	Raleigh, North Carolina	$2,043	1,542	$193	43.6%	Moderate
86	St. Louis, Missouri	$2,040	1,791	$177	47.7%	Low
87	Corpus Christi, Texas	$1,997	1,920	$237	37.5%	Moderate
88	Salt Lake City, Utah	$1,982	1,686	$168	49.0%	Low
89	San Antonio, Texas	$1,969	5,071	$201	40.5%	High
90	Atlanta, Georgia	$1,944	5,090	$222	38.1%	Low
91	Indianapolis, Indiana	$1,943	2,784	$213	38.7%	Moderate
92	San Jose, California	$1,874	2,107	$188	43.3%	Low
93	Tucson, Arizona	$1,869	3,649	$194	41.4%	Low
94	Cleveland, Ohio	$1,765	1,648	$177	42.3%	Low
95	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$1,705	4,301	$167	40.9%	High
96	Houston, Texas	$1,651	8,095	$197	38.3%	High
97	Memphis, Tennessee	$1,625	1,582	$184	38.0%	Low
98	Saint Petersburg, Florida	$1,614	1,555	$186	42.0%	Low
99	Jacksonville, Florida	$1,583	2,139	$169	41.3%	Low
100	El Paso, Texas	$1,178	1,737	$127	40.3%	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. Kaanapali, Hawaii commands the highest Airbnb nightly rate in United States at $872/night, generating $6,031/month at 36.4% 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	Kaanapali, Hawaii	$872	1,634	$6,031	36.4%	High
2	Park City, Utah	$635	3,826	$3,658	29.4%	Low
3	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$567	2,109	$3,527	29.2%	Moderate
4	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	$562	3,189	$5,042	39.3%	Low
5	Breckenridge, Colorado	$561	2,967	$4,970	37.1%	High
6	Palm Springs, California	$519	3,350	$4,636	37.1%	High
7	South Lake Tahoe, California	$496	1,589	$4,355	34.9%	Low
8	Port Aransas, Texas	$459	2,356	$3,451	33.0%	Low
9	Big Bear Lake, California	$454	2,834	$3,165	27.6%	High
10	Destin, Florida	$454	3,844	$4,079	39.2%	Low
11	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	$447	2,828	$4,564	36.3%	Low
12	Mammoth Lakes, California	$446	2,499	$4,010	35.1%	High
13	Miramar Beach, Florida	$432	4,566	$3,729	37.4%	Low
14	Sedona, Arizona	$427	1,659	$5,792	48.8%	Low
15	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	$418	4,481	$3,180	38.1%	Low
16	Orange Beach, Alabama	$412	4,117	$3,257	36.2%	Low
17	Charleston, South Carolina	$408	1,839	$5,628	52.0%	Low
18	Gulf Shores, Alabama	$406	4,946	$3,645	38.9%	Low
19	Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands	$397	1,597	$3,492	38.9%	Low
20	Scottsdale, Arizona	$396	4,149	$4,259	44.4%	Low
21	San Diego, California	$387	9,106	$4,831	49.8%	High
22	Sevierville, Tennessee	$385	6,226	$4,861	45.8%	Low
23	Kihei, Hawaii	$376	2,277	$4,577	48.3%	High
24	Naples, Florida	$374	2,167	$3,089	36.7%	Low
25	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	$367	3,554	$4,458	44.4%	Low
26	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	$365	3,441	$3,840	44.7%	Low
27	Miami Beach, Florida	$361	4,074	$3,603	41.5%	High
28	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$359	4,076	$2,857	36.8%	Low
29	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	$352	2,918	$4,257	44.1%	Low
30	South Padre Island, Texas	$352	2,319	$2,838	35.0%	Low
31	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	$349	1,650	$3,177	42.4%	Low
32	Nashville, Tennessee	$345	2,100	$3,533	43.1%	Moderate
33	Panama City Beach, Florida	$343	9,907	$3,029	40.1%	High
34	Ocean City, Maryland	$342	4,079	$2,378	35.2%	High
35	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	$337	6,010	$3,863	44.0%	Moderate
36	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$336	2,356	$2,562	36.8%	Low
37	Fredericksburg, Texas	$336	2,116	$3,238	33.5%	Low
38	Louisville, Kentucky	$328	2,001	$2,786	39.9%	High
39	Santa Fe, New Mexico	$325	1,734	$3,886	47.5%	High
40	Bradenton, Florida	$312	1,568	$3,360	42.9%	Low
41	Galveston, Texas	$309	3,685	$2,604	34.6%	High
42	Sarasota, Florida	$307	3,075	$2,960	41.6%	Low
43	Four Corners, Florida	$306	11,404	$3,187	43.7%	Low
44	Savannah, Georgia	$304	2,284	$3,554	45.9%	Low
45	New Orleans, Louisiana	$303	4,680	$3,202	40.6%	High
46	Saint Augustine, Florida	$299	1,727	$3,488	44.3%	Low
47	Bend, Oregon	$298	1,794	$3,182	45.4%	Low
48	Hollywood, Florida	$298	3,546	$2,837	40.9%	Low
49	Los Angeles, California	$294	9,518	$2,766	43.3%	High
50	Clearwater, Florida	$291	1,910	$3,141	44.0%	Low
51	Austin, Texas	$291	8,278	$2,731	41.3%	Moderate
52	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	$290	1,559	$2,138	34.8%	Low
53	Paradise, Nevada	$289	3,587	$2,700	39.8%	High
54	Cape Coral, Florida	$288	3,775	$2,125	35.6%	Low
55	Miami, Florida	$285	7,517	$3,142	45.4%	Moderate
56	Phoenix, Arizona	$281	5,685	$2,897	44.1%	Low
57	Davenport, Florida	$278	3,243	$2,656	41.4%	Low
58	Spring Valley, Nevada	$277	1,544	$2,772	41.9%	Moderate
59	Kissimmee, Florida	$276	8,727	$3,092	45.9%	Low
60	Boston, Massachusetts	$272	2,735	$3,087	46.7%	High
61	Honolulu, Hawaii	$272	5,419	$3,698	54.5%	High
62	San Francisco, California	$268	4,089	$3,126	50.1%	High
63	Pensacola, Florida	$266	2,396	$2,601	43.2%	Low
64	Chicago, Illinois	$260	5,766	$3,166	47.4%	High
65	Las Vegas, Nevada	$255	3,274	$2,251	39.5%	High
66	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$248	7,463	$2,181	38.7%	Low
67	Branson, Missouri	$247	2,913	$2,508	37.9%	Low
68	Asheville, North Carolina	$246	1,751	$2,671	41.7%	Low
69	Orlando, Florida	$241	3,792	$2,708	45.4%	Low
70	Corpus Christi, Texas	$237	1,920	$1,997	37.5%	Moderate
71	Washington, District of Columbia	$235	4,464	$2,613	46.0%	High
72	Seattle, Washington	$229	5,103	$3,000	51.6%	High
73	San Juan, Puerto Rico	$227	3,776	$2,931	50.2%	Low
74	Anchorage, Alaska	$227	2,052	$2,308	48.8%	Low
75	Colorado Springs, Colorado	$224	2,224	$2,770	49.3%	Low
76	Atlanta, Georgia	$222	5,090	$1,944	38.1%	Low
77	Dallas, Texas	$222	3,943	$2,114	41.6%	Low
78	Charlotte, North Carolina	$215	3,030	$2,083	41.7%	Low
79	Indianapolis, Indiana	$213	2,784	$1,943	38.7%	Moderate
80	Tampa, Florida	$210	3,702	$2,296	43.7%	Low
81	New York, New York	$208	10,577	$2,095	45.0%	High
82	Denver, Colorado	$206	3,451	$2,523	50.3%	High
83	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	$204	2,150	$2,290	44.8%	Low
84	San Antonio, Texas	$201	5,071	$1,969	40.5%	High
85	Carolina, Puerto Rico	$201	2,106	$2,828	51.5%	Low
86	Houston, Texas	$197	8,095	$1,651	38.3%	High
87	Tucson, Arizona	$194	3,649	$1,869	41.4%	Low
88	Raleigh, North Carolina	$193	1,542	$2,043	43.6%	Moderate
89	San Jose, California	$188	2,107	$1,874	43.3%	Low
90	Columbus, Ohio	$187	2,324	$2,057	43.7%	High
91	Saint Petersburg, Florida	$186	1,555	$1,614	42.0%	Low
92	Memphis, Tennessee	$184	1,582	$1,625	38.0%	Low
93	Albuquerque, New Mexico	$178	1,764	$2,058	47.3%	Low
94	Cleveland, Ohio	$177	1,648	$1,765	42.3%	Low
95	St. Louis, Missouri	$177	1,791	$2,040	47.7%	Low
96	Jacksonville, Florida	$169	2,139	$1,583	41.3%	Low
97	Portland, Oregon	$168	3,086	$2,186	52.3%	High
98	Salt Lake City, Utah	$168	1,686	$1,982	49.0%	Low
99	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$167	4,301	$1,705	40.9%	High
100	El Paso, Texas	$127	1,737	$1,178	40.3%	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 54.5% occupancy, $3,698/month revenue, and 5,419 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	54.5%	5,419	$3,698	$272	High
2	Portland, Oregon	52.3%	3,086	$2,186	$168	High
3	Charleston, South Carolina	52.0%	1,839	$5,628	$408	Low
4	Seattle, Washington	51.6%	5,103	$3,000	$229	High
5	Carolina, Puerto Rico	51.5%	2,106	$2,828	$201	Low
6	Denver, Colorado	50.3%	3,451	$2,523	$206	High
7	San Juan, Puerto Rico	50.2%	3,776	$2,931	$227	Low
8	San Francisco, California	50.1%	4,089	$3,126	$268	High
9	San Diego, California	49.8%	9,106	$4,831	$387	High
10	Colorado Springs, Colorado	49.3%	2,224	$2,770	$224	Low
11	Salt Lake City, Utah	49.0%	1,686	$1,982	$168	Low
12	Anchorage, Alaska	48.8%	2,052	$2,308	$227	Low
13	Sedona, Arizona	48.8%	1,659	$5,792	$427	Low
14	Kihei, Hawaii	48.3%	2,277	$4,577	$376	High
15	St. Louis, Missouri	47.7%	1,791	$2,040	$177	Low
16	Santa Fe, New Mexico	47.5%	1,734	$3,886	$325	High
17	Chicago, Illinois	47.4%	5,766	$3,166	$260	High
18	Albuquerque, New Mexico	47.3%	1,764	$2,058	$178	Low
19	Boston, Massachusetts	46.7%	2,735	$3,087	$272	High
20	Washington, District of Columbia	46.0%	4,464	$2,613	$235	High
21	Kissimmee, Florida	45.9%	8,727	$3,092	$276	Low
22	Savannah, Georgia	45.9%	2,284	$3,554	$304	Low
23	Sevierville, Tennessee	45.8%	6,226	$4,861	$385	Low
24	Miami, Florida	45.4%	7,517	$3,142	$285	Moderate
25	Bend, Oregon	45.4%	1,794	$3,182	$298	Low
26	Orlando, Florida	45.4%	3,792	$2,708	$241	Low
27	New York, New York	45.0%	10,577	$2,095	$208	High
28	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	44.8%	2,150	$2,290	$204	Low
29	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	44.7%	3,441	$3,840	$365	Low
30	Gatlinburg, Tennessee	44.4%	3,554	$4,458	$367	Low
31	Scottsdale, Arizona	44.4%	4,149	$4,259	$396	Low
32	Saint Augustine, Florida	44.3%	1,727	$3,488	$299	Low
33	Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	44.1%	2,918	$4,257	$352	Low
34	Phoenix, Arizona	44.1%	5,685	$2,897	$281	Low
35	Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	44.0%	6,010	$3,863	$337	Moderate
36	Clearwater, Florida	44.0%	1,910	$3,141	$291	Low
37	Columbus, Ohio	43.7%	2,324	$2,057	$187	High
38	Tampa, Florida	43.7%	3,702	$2,296	$210	Low
39	Four Corners, Florida	43.7%	11,404	$3,187	$306	Low
40	Raleigh, North Carolina	43.6%	1,542	$2,043	$193	Moderate
41	Los Angeles, California	43.3%	9,518	$2,766	$294	High
42	San Jose, California	43.3%	2,107	$1,874	$188	Low
43	Pensacola, Florida	43.2%	2,396	$2,601	$266	Low
44	Nashville, Tennessee	43.1%	2,100	$3,533	$345	Moderate
45	Bradenton, Florida	42.9%	1,568	$3,360	$312	Low
46	Carolina Beach, North Carolina	42.4%	1,650	$3,177	$349	Low
47	Cleveland, Ohio	42.3%	1,648	$1,765	$177	Low
48	Saint Petersburg, Florida	42.0%	1,555	$1,614	$186	Low
49	Spring Valley, Nevada	41.9%	1,544	$2,772	$277	Moderate
50	Charlotte, North Carolina	41.7%	3,030	$2,083	$215	Low
51	Asheville, North Carolina	41.7%	1,751	$2,671	$246	Low
52	Dallas, Texas	41.6%	3,943	$2,114	$222	Low
53	Sarasota, Florida	41.6%	3,075	$2,960	$307	Low
54	Miami Beach, Florida	41.5%	4,074	$3,603	$361	High
55	Davenport, Florida	41.4%	3,243	$2,656	$278	Low
56	Tucson, Arizona	41.4%	3,649	$1,869	$194	Low
57	Austin, Texas	41.3%	8,278	$2,731	$291	Moderate
58	Jacksonville, Florida	41.3%	2,139	$1,583	$169	Low
59	Hollywood, Florida	40.9%	3,546	$2,837	$298	Low
60	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	40.9%	4,301	$1,705	$167	High
61	New Orleans, Louisiana	40.6%	4,680	$3,202	$303	High
62	San Antonio, Texas	40.5%	5,071	$1,969	$201	High
63	El Paso, Texas	40.3%	1,737	$1,178	$127	Low
64	Panama City Beach, Florida	40.1%	9,907	$3,029	$343	High
65	Louisville, Kentucky	39.9%	2,001	$2,786	$328	High
66	Paradise, Nevada	39.8%	3,587	$2,700	$289	High
67	Las Vegas, Nevada	39.5%	3,274	$2,251	$255	High
68	Santa Rosa Beach, Florida	39.3%	3,189	$5,042	$562	Low
69	Destin, Florida	39.2%	3,844	$4,079	$454	Low
70	Gulf Shores, Alabama	38.9%	4,946	$3,645	$406	Low
71	Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands	38.9%	1,597	$3,492	$397	Low
72	Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	38.7%	7,463	$2,181	$248	Low
73	Indianapolis, Indiana	38.7%	2,784	$1,943	$213	Moderate
74	Houston, Texas	38.3%	8,095	$1,651	$197	High
75	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	38.1%	4,481	$3,180	$418	Low
76	Atlanta, Georgia	38.1%	5,090	$1,944	$222	Low
77	Memphis, Tennessee	38.0%	1,582	$1,625	$184	Low
78	Branson, Missouri	37.9%	2,913	$2,508	$247	Low
79	Corpus Christi, Texas	37.5%	1,920	$1,997	$237	Moderate
80	Miramar Beach, Florida	37.4%	4,566	$3,729	$432	Low
81	Palm Springs, California	37.1%	3,350	$4,636	$519	High
82	Breckenridge, Colorado	37.1%	2,967	$4,970	$561	High
83	Fort Walton Beach, Florida	36.8%	2,356	$2,562	$336	Low
84	North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	36.8%	4,076	$2,857	$359	Low
85	Naples, Florida	36.7%	2,167	$3,089	$374	Low
86	Kaanapali, Hawaii	36.4%	1,634	$6,031	$872	High
87	Broken Bow, Oklahoma	36.3%	2,828	$4,564	$447	Low
88	Orange Beach, Alabama	36.2%	4,117	$3,257	$412	Low
89	Cape Coral, Florida	35.6%	3,775	$2,125	$288	Low
90	Ocean City, Maryland	35.2%	4,079	$2,378	$342	High
91	Mammoth Lakes, California	35.1%	2,499	$4,010	$446	High
92	South Padre Island, Texas	35.0%	2,319	$2,838	$352	Low
93	South Lake Tahoe, California	34.9%	1,589	$4,355	$496	Low
94	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	34.8%	1,559	$2,138	$290	Low
95	Galveston, Texas	34.6%	3,685	$2,604	$309	High
96	Fredericksburg, Texas	33.5%	2,116	$3,238	$336	Low
97	Port Aransas, Texas	33.0%	2,356	$3,451	$459	Low
98	Park City, Utah	29.4%	3,826	$3,658	$635	Low
99	Steamboat Springs, Colorado	29.2%	2,109	$3,527	$567	Moderate
100	Big Bear Lake, California	27.6%	2,834	$3,165	$454	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: 61 have a low regulation profile (generally operator-friendly with minimal licensing requirements), 0 have medium regulation (some permit or registration requirements), and 30 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 11,404 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?

Kaanapali, Hawaii posts the highest average monthly revenue in this ranking at $6,031. 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 54.5%. 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 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 41.9% occupancy, and the top performer posts $6,031 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 41.9%. 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, 61 of 100 ranked markets have low regulation, 0 have medium, and 30 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 3,075 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 2026-04-08. Revenue figures are market averages, not projections. For full methodology, see the data methodology page.

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