Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Elmhurst, IL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Elmhurst brought in $43,820 over the 12 months through September 2026, across just 26 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Elmhurst Airbnb Market at a Glance
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the Illinois average. Listings averaged $356 a night and were booked on 51% of available nights, against $250 and 45% for the Illinois average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.2 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 26 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 26 active listings, Elmhurst is the 74th-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Elmhurst?
Gross bookings per Elmhurst listing averaged $43,820 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 Elmhurst listing brings in $9,720 in July, its best month, and $2,300 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 39% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Elmhurst's 26 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $10,100+ a month, about 2.1 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $7,170 or more, roughly $2,400 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $4,790 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,940 or less, about 61% 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 4.2 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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.
Elmhurst 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $5,065 | 57.8% | $287 | $169 | 20 days | 5.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,701 | 56.7% | $293 | $184 | 55 days | 5.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $4,442 | 45.3% | $273 | $148 | 38 days | 5.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $4,926 | 59.5% | $283 | $159 | 24 days | 7.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,864 | 42.5% | $257 | $92 | 27 days | 11 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,189 | 41.8% | $243 | $114 | 33 days | 16.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $4,150 | 58.2% | $267 | $134 | 15 days | 10 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,309 | 41.1% | $281 | $110 | 26 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | $6,143 | 49.2% | $416 | $198 | 26 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $8,644 | 64.2% | $461 | $288 | 47 days | 11.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,898 | 41.4% | $462 | $319 | 44 days | 3.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $9,078 | 65.5% | $429 | $293 | 45 days | 9.9 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Elmhurst home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Elmhurst Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elmhurst Airbnb took in $43,820 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,400 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 $3,620 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,030 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,740 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,070 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.
Elmhurst Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $39,790 | $59,540 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Elmhurst bookings | $4,030 | $6,030 |
| Gross bookings | $43,820 | $65,570 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Elmhurst listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,950 | −$8,900 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,030 | −$6,030 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,190 | −$3,280 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$880 | −$1,310 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,310 | −$1,970 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$440 | −$440 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$220 | −$220 |
| 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 | −$15,020 | −$22,150 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $28,800about $2,400 a month | $43,420about $3,620 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Elmhurst Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Elmhurst'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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Elmhurst listings are booked on 72% or more of their nights, against 52% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $300 adds about $3,000 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $380 a night or more, against a median of $300. 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 $3,980 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $9,720, against $2,300 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Elmhurst listings average 4.87 stars, and 54% 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 $5,460 a month, against $3,650 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst listings were booked on 51% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Illinois average (45%) and 10 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 35% in January to 61% in August.
Across Elmhurst's 26 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 83%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 72% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 52% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 31% or less, under three nights a week.
August is usually the busiest month in Elmhurst, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Elmhurst?
The average nightly rate in Elmhurst, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $356 over the past year, about 42% above the Illinois average of $250 and about 11% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $255 in February and November to about $395 in June and July.
Across Elmhurst's 26 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $510+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $380 or more, about $80 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $300 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $180 or less, about 60% of the median.
June rates run 54% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $356 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 Elmhurst?
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 Elmhurst it averaged $184 over the past year, from about $74 in a typical January to about $313 in a typical July.
Across Elmhurst's 26 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $281+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $206 or more, about $65 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $139 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $124 or less, about 11% below the median.
July RevPAR is about 4.2 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Elmhurst
With only 26 active listings, the monthly pattern in Elmhurst is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Elmhurst
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Elmhurst in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,300 |
| February | $3,260 |
| March | $4,050 |
| April | $3,750 |
| May | $6,210 |
| June | $7,180 |
| July | $9,720 |
| August | $8,470 |
| September | $5,300 |
| October | $5,920 |
| November | $5,020 |
| December | $4,530 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Elmhurst?
Guests book Elmhurst stays 29 days ahead on average (about four weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 51 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 29 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 Elmhurst
None of the 26 active listings in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elmhurst
AirROI's area guide picks eight Elmhurst neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Elmhurst City Center, Salt Creek Park District and Elmhurst University. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst City Center | Vibrant hub of Elmhurst, featuring shops, restaurants, and a strong sense of community. Ideal for guests looking for a suburban experience with amenities close by. | Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst Historical Museum, Elmhurst City Hall, Elmhurst Public Library, York Theatre |
| Salt Creek Park District | A beautiful park area with recreational facilities and nature trails. Attracts families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking leisure activities. | Salt Creek Park, Elmhurst Golf Club, Nature trails, Sports facilities |
| Elmhurst University | Home to a well-regarded university, attracting students, faculty, and visitors for events. Great location for short-term stays. | Elmhurst University, University events, Campus activities |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Area | Close proximity to a major hospital, providing accommodation for visiting patients and medical professionals. | Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Medical facilities, Nearby parks |
| York Woods County Forest Preserve | A serene natural escape ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility away from city noise. | York Woods County Forest Preserve, Nature trails, Picnic areas |
| Elmhurst Park District | Includes several parks and recreation centers, perfect for families and outdoor activities, catering to visitors of all ages. | Elmhurst Park District parks, Children's playgrounds, Sports fields |
| Hinsdale Golf Club Area | A prestigious golf club area that attracts golf enthusiasts for stays during tournaments and events. | Hinsdale Golf Club, Golf tournaments, Luxury amenities |
| Butterfield Park District | Features a variety of facilities and is popular for community events and activities. Suitable for families and local visitors. | Butterfield Park, Community events, Sports fields |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Elmhurst vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Elmhurst out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 20 km; the best of them, Schaumburg, averaged about 7% less per listing. Westmont was the busiest, booked on 54% of nights against 51% in Elmhurst.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont 10 km | 34 | $35,329 | $230 | 54% |
| Forest Park 12 km | 115 | $27,233 | $185 | 47% |
| Wheaton 13 km | 31 | $38,210 | $215 | 53% |
| Oak Park 13 km | 247 | $27,808 | $210 | 44% |
| Berwyn 14 km | 101 | $27,364 | $192 | 49% |
| Cicero 17 km | 31 | $25,103 | $185 | 44% |
| Des Plaines 17 km | 74 | $36,904 | $243 | 45% |
| Schaumburg 20 km | 50 | $40,927 | $303 | 43% |
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Markets Similar to Elmhurst
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Elmhurst:
- Black Hawk Airbnb data CO · $346/night · 50.4%
- Seminole Airbnb data FL · $354/night · 49.3%
- Bailey Airbnb data CO · $351/night · 52.1%
- Clermont Airbnb data FL · $354/night · 52.3%
- Columbia Falls Airbnb data MT · $334/night · 50.3%
- Jupiter Airbnb data FL · $357/night · 48.7%
FAQ
Elmhurst Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Elmhurst?
An active Elmhurst Airbnb grossed $43,820 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 26 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,170 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Elmhurst?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Elmhurst listings earn between $2,940 and $7,170 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,100 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Elmhurst?
Listings in Elmhurst were booked on 51% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. August is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Elmhurst?
The average booked night in Elmhurst cost $356 before fees. Half of listings charge between $180 and $380, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Elmhurst?
None of the active Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elmhurst Airbnb grossed $43,820 in the 12 months to September 2026, 30% above the Illinois average of $33,660, though with only 26 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, $28,800 a year (about $2,400 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 $3,620 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Elmhurst?
July usually pays best, averaging $9,720 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Elmhurst?
Each night a Elmhurst listing was open to book earned $184 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 $281 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst stays were booked 29 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 Elmhurst?
The average Elmhurst Airbnb stay lasted 9.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Elmhurst rated?
Guests rate Elmhurst Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst City Center, Salt Creek Park District and Elmhurst University draw the most short-term rental interest in Elmhurst. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Elmhurst?
AirROI counted 26 active Airbnb listings in Elmhurst as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Westmont, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Elmhurst?
In Elmhurst, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $200.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 26 active Airbnb listings in Elmhurst 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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