Airbnb market data · 202612 months to March 2026
Orcutt, CA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Orcutt brought in $25,319 over the 12 months through March 2026, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Orcutt run through March 2026.
The short answer
Orcutt Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $208 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights.
August, the best month, brought in about 45% more per listing than April, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Orcutt is the 631st-largest of 643 California markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Orcutt?
Gross bookings per Orcutt listing averaged $25,319 over the 12 months to March 2026 (California average: $46,107), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Orcutt listing brought in $4,060 in August, its best month, and $2,800 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 28% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Orcutt's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,810+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,430 or more, roughly $2,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,430 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,270 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 1.4 times what April did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Orcutt Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the March 2026 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in November.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | $2,803 | 41.7% | $184 | $93 | 32 days | 5.7 nights |
| May 2025 | $3,534 | 46.9% | $189 | $114 | 43 days | 7.8 nights |
| Jun 2025 | $3,575 | 48.3% | $190 | $119 | 59 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2025 | $3,379 | 45.4% | $177 | $109 | 40 days | 6.1 nights |
| Aug 2025 | $4,063 | 54.2% | $176 | $131 | 29 days | 3.2 nights |
| Sep 2025 | $3,349 | 50.0% | $177 | $112 | 35 days | 5.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,628 | 51.3% | $181 | $117 | 38 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,076 | 44.8% | $194 | $103 | 44 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,879 | 46.0% | $184 | $93 | 37 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,321 | 53.8% | $184 | $107 | 30 days | 4.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,445 | 53.1% | $183 | $123 | 24 days | 2.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,912 | 53.8% | $185 | $126 | 21 days | 6.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Orcutt market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Orcutt Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Orcutt Airbnb took in $25,319 in the 12 months to March 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,480 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $2,730 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,930 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,640 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,290 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
Orcutt Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $23,389 | $42,690 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Orcutt bookings | $1,930 | $3,530 |
| Gross bookings | $25,319 | $46,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 61% of Orcutt listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,690 | −$4,920 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,930 | −$3,530 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,270 | −$2,310 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$510 | −$920 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$760 | −$1,390 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$250 | −$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$7,540 | −$13,450 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $17,779about $1,480 a month | $32,770about $2,730 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Orcutt Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Orcutt's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Orcutt home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Orcutt's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Orcutt listings are booked on 64% or more of their nights, against 50% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $140 adds about $1,390 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $225 a night or more, against a median of $140. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,340 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about $4,060, against $2,800 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Orcutt listings average 4.85 stars, and 50% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $3,850 a month, against $2,110 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Orcutt?
Orcutt listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the California average (43%) and in line with the U.S. average. Counting only the listings booked in each month, occupancy climbs to 54% in August and falls to 42% in April.
Across Orcutt's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 81%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 64% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 50% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 31% or less, under three nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Orcutt, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 41% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Orcutt?
The average nightly rate in Orcutt, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $208 over the past year, about 44% below the California average of $370 and about 38% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month, rates peak in November at about $195 and bottom out in July and August at about $175.
Across Orcutt's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $345+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $225 or more, about $85 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $140 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $99 or less, about 71% of the median.
November rates ran 10% above August's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The 12-month ADR of $208 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Orcutt?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Orcutt it averaged $89 over the past year. Counting only the listings booked in each month, it ran from about $93 in December to about $131 in August.
Across Orcutt's 18 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $264+ per open night, about four times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $125 or more, about $60 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $66 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $36 or less, about 55% of the median.
August RevPAR was about 1.4 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The 12-month RevPAR of $89 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Orcutt
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Orcutt is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in April.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Orcutt?
Guests book Orcutt stays 27 days ahead on average (about four weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 59 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical June booking is made in mid-April.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 27 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Orcutt
None of the 18 active listings in Orcutt display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Orcutt.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Orcutt
AirROI's area guide picks eight Orcutt neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Old Orcutt, Santa Maria Valley and Nearby Beaches. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Old Orcutt | Charming historic district with a small-town feel, known for its local shops and eateries. Attractive to visitors interested in a unique, local experience close to Santa Maria. | Old Orcutt Historic District, Basilico, Visit Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail, Elks Park, Bishop Peak |
| Santa Maria Valley | Famous for its wineries and vineyards, this region attracts those interested in wine tasting and culinary experiences. The proximity to outdoor activities also makes it appealing. | Santa Maria Valley wineries, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Oso Flaco Lake, La Purisima Mission, Santa Maria Style Barbecue |
| Nearby Beaches | Access to beautiful Californian beaches, perfect for visitors seeking sun and surf. The proximity to the ocean increases its appeal for summer travelers. | Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Oceano Dunes, Montaña de Oro State Park, Dinosaur Caves Park |
| Foothills of Santa Maria | Scenic area with beautiful views and outdoor activities. Attracts visitors wanting to enjoy nature and hiking while still being close to urban amenities. | Santa Maria River Trail, Cat Canyon Park, Casmalia Hills, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara County Botanical Garden |
| Orcutt Historical Society Museum | Attracts those interested in local history and culture. Visitors interested in the heritage and stories of the area will find this appealing. | Orcutt Historical Society Museum, Historic Santa Maria Valley Railroad, Orcutt Community Park, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum |
| Golf Courses | Home to several golf courses which appeal to golf enthusiasts. Provides an entertaining option for travelers seeking leisure activities during their stay. | River Oaks Golf Course, Santa Maria Country Club, Cypress Ridge Golf Course, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Maria Fairpark |
| Local Festivals | Hosts various local events and festivals throughout the year. Increases excitement and provides a unique experience for short-term guests. | Santa Maria Fair, Orcutt Harvest Festival, Santa Barbara County Fair, Wine and Fire, Dune Festival |
| Proximity to Attractions in Santa Barbara | Close to Santa Barbara, making it an ideal location for visitors aiming to explore the region while enjoying a quieter stay in Orcutt. | Santa Barbara Mission, State Street, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Zoo, Channel Islands National Park |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Orcutt vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km, Oceano (31 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Orcutt. Arroyo Grande was the busiest, booked on 44% of nights against 41% in Orcutt.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria 7 km | 60 | $20,755 | $173 | 42% |
| Nipomo 20 km | 53 | $38,287 | $333 | 37% |
| Los Alamos 20 km | 45 | $53,216 | $432 | 35% |
| Lompoc 25 km | 54 | $46,578 | $370 | 43% |
| Arroyo Grande 30 km | 221 | $56,237 | $402 | 44% |
| Oceano 31 km | 169 | $57,567 | $407 | 43% |
| Grover Beach 33 km | 99 | $45,574 | $369 | 42% |
| Buellton 35 km | 30 | $53,930 | $427 | 36% |
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FAQ
Orcutt Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Orcutt?
An active Orcutt Airbnb grossed $25,319 on average in the 12 months to March 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,430 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Orcutt?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Orcutt listings earn between $1,270 and $4,430 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,810 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Orcutt?
Listings in Orcutt were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the California average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Orcutt?
The average booked night in Orcutt cost $208 before fees. Half of listings charge between $99 and $225, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Orcutt?
None of the active Orcutt listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Orcutt?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Orcutt Airbnb grossed $25,319 in the 12 months to March 2026, 45% below the California average of $46,107, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $17,779 a year (about $1,480 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $2,730 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Orcutt?
August paid best over the past year, at $4,060 per active listing, and April paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Orcutt?
Each night a Orcutt listing was open to book earned $89 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $264 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Orcutt?
Orcutt stays were booked 27 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Orcutt?
The average Orcutt Airbnb stay lasted 6.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Orcutt rated?
Guests rate Orcutt Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Orcutt?
Old Orcutt, Santa Maria Valley and Nearby Beaches draw the most short-term rental interest in Orcutt. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Orcutt?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Orcutt as of March 2026. The closest tracked market is Santa Maria, 7 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Orcutt?
In Orcutt, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $51, and some higher fees lift the average to $102.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Orcutt from April 2025 to March 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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