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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Decatur, IL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Decatur brought in $18,884 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 44% less than the Illinois average of $33,660.
The short answer
Decatur Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Illinois average. Listings averaged $155 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against $250 and 45% for the Illinois average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 92 active listings, Decatur is the 18th-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 26%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Decatur?
Gross bookings per Decatur listing averaged $18,884 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Illinois average: $33,660), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Decatur listing brings in $3,370 in July, its best month, and $1,600 in February, its slowest. June runs within 2% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $5,580+ a month, about 3.2 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,220 or more, roughly $1,500 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,750 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $827 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.
July earns about 2.1 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $2,390 $3,750 $1,510
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Decatur Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in September 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,028 | 62.2% | $159 | $101 | 17 days | 9.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,221 | 41.1% | $153 | $72 | 22 days | 7.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,511 | 48.0% | $152 | $84 | 23 days | 5.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,884 | 33.5% | $152 | $61 | 24 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,220 | 35.5% | $149 | $72 | 14 days | 7.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,511 | 31.5% | $148 | $54 | 9 days | 4.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,261 | 38.8% | $151 | $73 | 18 days | 7.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,773 | 35.8% | $150 | $59 | 20 days | 8.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,346 | 43.6% | $161 | $76 | 37 days | 5.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,599 | 57.6% | $166 | $120 | 24 days | 7.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,746 | 52.7% | $166 | $121 | 30 days | 6.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,533 | 43.7% | $164 | $82 | 27 days | 6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Decatur address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Decatur Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Decatur Airbnb took in $18,884 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,010 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 $1,880 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,960 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $870 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.
Decatur Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $16,924 | $31,050 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Decatur bookings | $1,960 | $3,590 |
| Gross bookings | $18,884 | $34,640 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Decatur listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,620 | −$4,800 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,960 | −$3,590 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$940 | −$1,730 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$380 | −$690 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$570 | −$1,040 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$190 | −$190 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$90 | −$90 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$6,750 | −$12,130 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $12,134about $1,010 a month | $22,510about $1,880 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Decatur Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Decatur'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 Decatur 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 Decatur's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Decatur listings are booked on 65% or more of their nights, against 42% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $115 adds about $1,170 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $180 a night or more, against a median of $115. 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 $1,690 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $3,370, against $1,600 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Decatur listings average 4.81 stars, and 40% 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 $2,890 a month, against $1,570 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Decatur?
Decatur listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Illinois average (45%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 59% in September and falls to 38% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 81%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 65% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 42% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 21% or less, under two nights a week.
September is usually the busiest month in Decatur, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 47% 62% 31%
The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Decatur?
The average nightly rate in Decatur, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $155 over the past year, about 38% below the Illinois average of $250 and about 52% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and August at about $165 and bottom out in October and November at about $135.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $295+ a night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $180 or more, about $65 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $115 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $83 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
August rates run 19% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $148 $166 $122
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Decatur?
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 Decatur it averaged $70 over the past year, from about $57 in a typical February to about $111 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $167+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $90 or more, about $40 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $52 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $28 or less, about half of the median.
June RevPAR is about twice February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $78 $121 $54
The 12-month RevPAR of $70 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 Decatur
Decatur has one high season, June through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from February to April, with a midwinter lull in December as well. A listing earns about 63% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Decatur
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $2,390 $3,370 $1,600
Revenue by month in Decatur in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | $2,250 |
| February | Low season | $1,600 |
| March | Low season | $2,090 |
| April | Low season | $1,810 |
| May | Shoulder season | $2,240 |
| June | High season | $3,320 |
| July | High season | $3,370 |
| August | High season | $2,740 |
| September | High season | $2,680 |
| October | Shoulder season | $2,270 |
| November | Shoulder season | $2,370 |
| December | Low season | $1,920 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | $3,030 | 55% | $156 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary, May, October–November | $2,280 | 47% | $143 |
| Low seasonFebruary–April, December | $1,850 | 39% | $143 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Decatur?
Guests book Decatur stays 19 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. August stays are booked furthest out, about 42 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical August booking is made in early July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 24 days 57 days 9 days
The 12-month figure of 19 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 Decatur
None of the 92 active listings in Decatur 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 Decatur.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Decatur
AirROI's area guide picks eight Decatur neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Decatur, Fairview Park and Lakeview. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Decatur | The heart of Decatur featuring bustling businesses, cultural attractions, and convenient access to restaurants and shops. Ideal for travelers seeking entertainment and local experiences. | Decatur Civic Center, Scovill Zoo, Decatur Area Arts Council, Lakeshore Golf Course, Miniature Golf Course |
| Fairview Park | A charming neighborhood known for its parks and recreational areas, great for families and nature lovers. Close to various community events and outdoor activities. | Fairview Park, Decatur Festival, Decatur Park District, Puffer Park, Parks and Nature Trails |
| Lakeview | A serene residential area with access to beautiful lakes and outdoor activities. Perfect for guests looking to relax and unwind in nature. | Lake Decatur, Decatur Lake Park, Boating and Fishing activities, Walking Trails, Picnic Areas |
| West End | A historic district with unique architecture and proximity to various dining and entertainment options. Attracts those interested in history and culture. | Lincoln Square Theatre, Historic Homes, Local Restaurants, West End Park, Art Exhibitions |
| NorthEast Decatur | A quieter, residential neighborhood that appeals to families and long-term visitors. Close to schools and local amenities. | Decatur Public Library, North Park, Local Shops, Community Events, Playgrounds |
| South Side | A diverse and vibrant neighborhood offering a mix of culture, dining, and entertainment, attracting a wide range of visitors. | Scovill Zoo, Decatur Civic Center, Cultural Festivals, Local Markets, Historic Sites |
| Decatur Airport Area | Convenient for business travelers and visitors flying into Decatur. Close proximity to the airport and various services. | Decatur Airport, Business Districts, Hotel Chains, Meeting Venues, Transport Services |
| Marion's Park | A family-friendly area with rich amenities and access to parks. Ideal for families visiting Decatur for events or activities. | Marion's Park, Schools, Community Centers, Playgrounds, Sporting Facilities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Decatur Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Decatur, alongside 13 private-room listings (14%). Houses are the most common property type at 71%, about three times the share of apartments and condos (24%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Decatur Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 86%
- Private room 14%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 85.9% | 79 |
| Private room | 14.1% | 13 |
Listings by property type
Decatur Airbnb listings by property type
- House 71%
- Apartment/Condo 24%
- Hotel/Boutique 3%
- Cabin/Outdoor 1%
- Others 1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 70.7% | 65 |
| Apartment/Condo | 23.9% | 22 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.3% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.1% | 1 |
| Others | 1.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Decatur Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Decatur (43% of entire homes), and 47% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 79 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Decatur entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
1%
9%
43%
28%
5%
14%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.0% | 34 |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.8% | 22 |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.1% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.9% | 11 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Decatur
A typical two-bedroom home in Decatur earned $8,780 over the past year, against $33,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 34 | $8,780 | $14,000 | $120 | 43% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $173 | 42% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11 | $33,000 | $44,500 | $349 | 42% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Decatur Sleep?
The most common capacity in Decatur is eight or more guests (25% of listings), and 49% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 79 listings with a guest capacity on file (86% of the market).
Decatur listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
11%
14%
22%
4%
18%
6%
25%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 11.4% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 13.9% | 11 |
| 4 guests | 21.5% | 17 |
| 5 guests | 3.8% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 17.7% | 14 |
| 7 guests | 6.3% | 5 |
| 8+ guests | 25.3% | 20 |
How Decatur Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Decatur hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 16% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 14
- Beds per listing
- 3
- Show exact location
- 16%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Decatur Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Decatur: 89% of listings have one, and 78% offer self check-in.
Share of Decatur listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Decatur?
Decatur draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: St. Louis is the largest source outside Decatur, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 78% of guests, and Spanish by 13%.
96% of Decatur guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 96%
- International 4%
Where Decatur guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| St. Louis | 4.3% |
| Chicago | 3.1% |
| Decatur | 2.4% |
| Los Angeles | 2.2% |
| Diamondhead | 1.3% |
Where Decatur guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 96.5% |
| Canada | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Decatur guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 78.0% |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| French | 2.8% |
| Arabic | 1.1% |
| Russian | 0.7% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Decatur?
Decatur Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.73, against 4.92 for host communication and check-in.
Communication and check-in score highest in Decatur; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.73 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Decatur: Stays, Rules and Fees
About eight in ten Decatur listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Decatur listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 50%
- 181-270 days 30%
- 91-180 days 18%
- 31-90 days 1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 50.0% | 46 |
| 181-270 days | 30.4% | 28 |
| 91-180 days | 18.5% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 1.1% | 1 |
Days a year Decatur listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 1%
- 181-270 days 21%
- 91-180 days 29%
- 31-90 days 32%
- 1-30 days 17%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.1% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 20.7% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 29.3% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 31.5% | 29 |
| 1-30 days | 17.4% | 16 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Decatur?
The average Decatur booking lasts 7.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in December. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year, some 1,560 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Decatur
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 7.5 nights 9.2 nights 5.5 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Decatur Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than six in ten listings in Decatur accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Decatur listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Decatur?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Decatur, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly two-thirds of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 33% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Decatur listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Decatur?
Nearly nine in ten Decatur listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $86, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $212, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 7.9 nights, that adds roughly $11 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $86
- Average cleaning fee
- $212
- Listings charging a fee
- 88.0%
- Share of gross revenue
- 10.4%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Decatur
The top-grossing Airbnb in Decatur, a five-bedroom home, took in $97,300 over the past year, about 5.2 times the city's average of $18,900. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have two and three bedrooms.
Spacious Home - Theater, Hot Tub, FirePit & More! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94 
Cozy lakefront A‑frame w/ hot tub & dock Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- $83,455
- Occupancy
- 73.1%
- Daily rate
- $305
Lakefront 5BR | Fire Pit, Kayaks, Game Room & More Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- $82,790
- Occupancy
- 37.6%
- Daily rate
- $519
Spacious Lakeside Getaway Decatur Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.80 - Revenue
- $81,043
- Occupancy
- 58.0%
- Daily rate
- $351
Luxe 5BR Decatur Retreat | Sleeps 12 | Fire Pit Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $75,472
- Occupancy
- 47.6%
- Daily rate
- $397
Cozy Lakefront Retreat w/ Dock, Kayaks & Games Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $65,123
- Occupancy
- 54.8%
- Daily rate
- $294
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Decatur?
Only 1% of Decatur listings are classed as professionally managed, though 36% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 53% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 28% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 53.3%
- Professional management
- 1.1%
- Cohosted listings
- 35.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 28.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 87.0%
Nearby markets
Decatur vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the six nearby markets in the table, all within 75 km, Champaign (65 km away) earned the most per listing, about 36% more than Decatur. Bloomington was the busiest, booked on 50% of nights against 42% in Decatur.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville 49 km | 35 | $18,286 | $181 | 30% |
| Springfield 61 km | 218 | $18,400 | $159 | 43% |
| Champaign 65 km | 287 | $25,702 | $208 | 41% |
| Urbana 70 km | 160 | $18,530 | $239 | 42% |
| Bloomington 71 km | 148 | $22,927 | $169 | 50% |
| Normal 75 km | 69 | $21,183 | $159 | 47% |
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- Chicago Airbnb data 6,456 listings
- Guilford Township Airbnb data 276 listings
- Oak Park Airbnb data 247 listings
- Galena Airbnb data 240 listings
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- Evanston Airbnb data 215 listings
- Peoria Airbnb data 207 listings
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Markets Similar to Decatur
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Decatur:
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FAQ
Decatur Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Decatur?
An active Decatur Airbnb grossed $18,884 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 92 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,220 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Decatur?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Decatur listings earn between $827 and $3,220 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,580 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 Decatur?
Listings in Decatur were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. September is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Decatur?
The average booked night in Decatur cost $155 before fees. Half of listings charge between $83 and $180, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Decatur?
None of the active Decatur 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 Decatur?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Decatur Airbnb grossed $18,884 in the 12 months to September 2026, 44% below the Illinois average of $33,660. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $12,134 a year (about $1,010 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 $1,880 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Decatur?
July usually pays best, averaging $3,370 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Decatur?
Each night a Decatur listing was open to book earned $70 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 $167 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Decatur?
Decatur stays were booked 19 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Decatur?
The average Decatur Airbnb stay lasted 7.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Decatur rated?
Guests rate Decatur Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Decatur?
Downtown Decatur, Fairview Park and Lakeview draw the most short-term rental interest in Decatur. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Decatur?
AirROI counted 92 active Airbnb listings in Decatur as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Shelbyville, 49 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Decatur?
In Decatur, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $86, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to $212, so the median is the better guide.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 92 active Airbnb listings in Decatur from October 2025 to September 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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