Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Galesburg, IL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Galesburg brought in $24,193 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 28 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Galesburg Airbnb Market at a Glance
Galesburg is priced below the Illinois average. Listings averaged $167 a night, about 37% less than that average of $265, and were booked on 46% of available nights, close to its 45% occupancy.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 71% more per listing than February, usually the slowest. With only 28 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 28 active listings, Galesburg is the 67th-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Galesburg?
Gross bookings per Galesburg listing averaged $24,193 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Illinois average: $36,526), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Galesburg listing brings in $2,990 in July, its best month, and $1,750 in February, its slowest. October runs within 4% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Galesburg's 28 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,320+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,210 or more, roughly $1,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,140 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,260 or less, about 59% 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 1.7 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 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.
Galesburg Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
September 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $2,654 | 55.1% | $174 | $86 | 73 days | 2.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,560 | 47.0% | $167 | $85 | 82 days | 2.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,325 | 43.3% | $173 | $75 | 34 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,929 | 40.3% | $164 | $62 | 20 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,345 | 32.9% | $158 | $48 | 20 days | 2.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,986 | 36.1% | $162 | $64 | 20 days | 3.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,297 | 46.4% | $164 | $77 | 33 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,624 | 48.4% | $170 | $85 | 44 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,928 | 54.7% | $171 | $98 | 99 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,011 | 54.3% | $177 | $97 | 65 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,824 | 56.3% | $175 | $91 | 40 days | 3.8 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $3,041 | 62.4% | $176 | $101 | 69 days | 2.6 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.
The typical Galesburg listing earns about $2,140 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Galesburg Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Galesburg Airbnb took in $24,193 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,280 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 $1,940 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,490 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,490 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,100 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.
Galesburg Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $21,703 | $32,550 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Galesburg bookings | $2,490 | $3,730 |
| Gross bookings | $24,193 | $36,280 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Galesburg listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,530 | −$5,300 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,490 | −$3,730 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,210 | −$1,810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$480 | −$730 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$730 | −$1,090 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$240 | −$240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$120 | −$120 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$8,800 | −$13,020 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,393about $1,280 a month | $23,260about $1,940 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Galesburg Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Galesburg'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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Galesburg listings are booked on 68% or more of their nights, against 48% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $140 adds about $1,400 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $165 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 $2,170 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $2,990, against $1,750 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Galesburg listings average 4.90 stars, and 75% 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 $3,020 a month, against $2,020 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Galesburg?
Galesburg listings were booked on 46% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Illinois average and 5 percentage points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 59% in October and falls to 41% in February.
Across Galesburg's 28 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 79%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 68% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 48% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 27% or less, roughly two nights a week.
October is usually the busiest month in Galesburg, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 46% 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 Galesburg?
The average nightly rate in Galesburg, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $167 over the past year, about 37% below the Illinois average of $265 and about 50% below the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in July and September at about $175 and bottom out in November at about $150.
Across Galesburg's 28 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $205+ a night, about 46% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $165 or more, about $25 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $140 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $125 or less, about 13% below the median.
July rates run 18% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Galesburg?
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 Galesburg it averaged $75 over the past year, from about $62 in a typical February to about $96 in a typical July.
Across Galesburg's 28 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $142+ per open night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $93 or more, about $30 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $65 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $39 or less, about 60% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 1.5 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $75 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 Galesburg
With only 28 active listings, the monthly pattern in Galesburg is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in February.
Average revenue by month in Galesburg
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Galesburg in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,140 |
| February | $1,750 |
| March | $2,230 |
| April | $2,130 |
| May | $2,780 |
| June | $2,800 |
| July | $2,990 |
| August | $2,850 |
| September | $2,820 |
| October | $2,880 |
| November | $2,400 |
| December | $2,380 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Galesburg?
Guests book Galesburg stays 45 days ahead on average (about six weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 105 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical June booking is made in early March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 45 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 Galesburg
None of the 28 active listings in Galesburg 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 Galesburg.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Galesburg
AirROI's area guide picks eight Galesburg neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Galesburg, North Galesburg and Galesburg Historic District. 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 Galesburg | The heart of Galesburg featuring local shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Ideal for travelers looking to experience the local culture and convenience. | Discovery Depot Children's Museum, Galesburg Railroad Museum, Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, Peoria Street Historic District |
| North Galesburg | A quieter residential area with easy access to parks and schools. Great for families and longer stays. | Lake Storey Park, Knox College, Galesburg Community Sports Complex |
| Galesburg Historic District | A charming neighborhood filled with historic homes and architecture, perfect for travelers interested in history and charming walks. | Old Main at Knox College, Galesburg Civic Art Center, The Orpheum Theatre |
| West Galesburg | Close proximity to the local college, making it a popular choice for students and visiting families, offering affordability and comfort. | Knox College, East Main Street |
| East Galesburg | A suburban area known for its friendly atmosphere and community events, suitable for longer stays away from the hustle and bustle. | St. Joseph's Park, Railroad Park |
| Galesburg Lakefront | Scenic area around Lake Storey, attracting visitors for outdoor activities such as fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Ideal for nature lovers. | Lake Storey Beach, Fishing spots, Hiking trails |
| South Galesburg | Residential area with easy access to the local amenities and a family-oriented environment, attractive for families seeking a comfortable stay. | Local parks, Family-friendly restaurants |
| Abingdon | Nearby town known for its rural charm and community feel, a short drive from Galesburg, offering additional options for visitors. | Historic downtown, Local community events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Galesburg vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Galesburg earns about as much per listing as Bettendorf, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 71 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline 61 km | 50 | $16,416 | $168 | 40% |
| Macomb 61 km | 37 | $17,436 | $149 | 45% |
| Rock Island 61 km | 33 | $15,670 | $145 | 45% |
| Burlington 64 km | 56 | $19,765 | $141 | 47% |
| Davenport 67 km | 153 | $19,949 | $174 | 41% |
| Bettendorf 68 km | 56 | $24,049 | $204 | 45% |
| Peoria 69 km | 202 | $16,790 | $121 | 43% |
| Peoria Heights 71 km | 43 | $23,514 | $167 | 47% |
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Markets Similar to Galesburg
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Galesburg:
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FAQ
Galesburg Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Galesburg?
An active Galesburg Airbnb grossed $24,193 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 28 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,210 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Galesburg?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Galesburg listings earn between $1,260 and $3,210 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,320 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 Galesburg?
Listings in Galesburg were booked on 46% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. October is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Galesburg?
The average booked night in Galesburg cost $167 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $165; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Galesburg?
None of the active Galesburg 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 Galesburg?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Galesburg Airbnb grossed $24,193 in the 12 months to October 2026, 34% below the Illinois average of $36,526, though with only 28 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, $15,393 a year (about $1,280 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 $1,940 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Galesburg?
July usually pays best, averaging $2,990 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 Galesburg?
Each night a Galesburg listing was open to book earned $75 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 $142 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Galesburg?
Galesburg stays were booked 45 days (about six 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 Galesburg?
The average Galesburg Airbnb stay lasted 3.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 33 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Galesburg rated?
Guests rate Galesburg Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Galesburg?
Downtown Galesburg, North Galesburg and Galesburg Historic District draw the most short-term rental interest in Galesburg. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Galesburg?
AirROI counted 28 active Airbnb listings in Galesburg as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Moline, 61 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Galesburg?
In Galesburg, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $60.
How many tourists visit Galesburg, IL?
All of Illinois had 115 million visitors in 2025, the Office of Governor JB Pritzker reports. AirROI estimates 935 Airbnb stays in Galesburg, IL in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Illinois tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 28 active Airbnb listings in Galesburg from November 2025 to October 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.