6 bedroom! Pool Table, Gaming Area, Firepit & More Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $66,503
- Occupancy
- 24.5%
- Daily rate
- $713
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Joliet brought in $20,084 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 40% less than the Illinois average of $33,660.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Illinois average. Listings averaged $210 a night and were booked on 39% of available nights, against $250 and 45% for the Illinois average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 48 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 48 active listings, Joliet is the 33rd-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 56% while the number of active listings grew 55%.
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Gross bookings per Joliet listing averaged $20,084 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 Joliet listing brings in $3,270 in July, its best month, and $1,670 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 five times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 twice what February 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.
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 bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,619 | 43.3% | $182 | $87 | 32 days | 5.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,797 | 46.8% | $183 | $90 | 34 days | 7.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,104 | 48.2% | $182 | $103 | 32 days | 5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,710 | 50.1% | $187 | $120 | 33 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,281 | 38.4% | $179 | $74 | 18 days | 9.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,689 | 36.8% | $180 | $60 | 14 days | 7.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,701 | 41.1% | $180 | $87 | 13 days | 14.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,485 | 32.5% | $185 | $83 | 25 days | 6.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,103 | 45.2% | $210 | $100 | 49 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,121 | 46.1% | $218 | $104 | 47 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,780 | 50.8% | $218 | $122 | 66 days | 4.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,554 | 48.0% | $209 | $115 | 36 days | 4.1 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 Joliet home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Joliet Airbnb took in $20,084 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,130 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 $2,240 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,850 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,280 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $970 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $18,234 | $35,950 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Joliet bookings | $1,850 | $3,640 |
| Gross bookings | $20,084 | $39,590 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 73% of Joliet listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,430 | −$4,800 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,850 | −$3,640 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,000 | −$1,980 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$400 | −$790 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$600 | −$1,190 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$200 | −$200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$100 | −$100 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$6,580 | −$12,700 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $13,504about $1,130 a month | $26,890about $2,240 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Joliet'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 Joliet 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.
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 $3,300 a month, against $1,670 for the average one.
Occupancy
Joliet listings were booked on 39% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Illinois average (45%) and 2 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 50% in October and falls to 34% in April.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Joliet, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 39% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Joliet, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $210 over the past year, about 16% below the Illinois average of $250 and about 34% below the U.S. average of $320. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about $205 and bottom out in September and November at about $155.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 32% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $210 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Joliet it averaged $81 over the past year, from about $60 in a typical February to about $106 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 1.8 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 48 active listings, the monthly pattern in Joliet 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 Joliet
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,990 |
| February | $1,670 |
| March | $2,500 |
| April | $2,220 |
| May | $2,440 |
| June | $2,790 |
| July | $3,270 |
| August | $3,090 |
| September | $2,410 |
| October | $2,330 |
| November | $2,360 |
| December | $2,700 |
Guests book Joliet stays 36 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 12 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 36 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 48 active listings in Joliet 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 Joliet.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Joliet neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Joliet, Joliet City Center and Rock Creek. 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 Joliet | The heart of Joliet, featuring historic architecture and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Attracts both business travelers and tourists exploring the city. | Joliet Area Historical Museum, Harrah's Joliet Casino, Joliet Prison, Romeoville Aerospace Museum, Rialto Square Theatre |
| Joliet City Center | An emerging area combining residential and commercial spaces, known for its vibrant community and accessibility to events and activities, capturing the interest of both locals and visitors. | Joliet Public Library, City Hall, Essington Park, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Slammers Baseball |
| Rock Creek | A quiet suburban neighborhood ideal for families and longer-term stays, providing access to parks, and community amenities. | Rock Creek Park, St. Francis Academy, local schools and community centers, golf courses, shopping centers |
| Lakewood Falls | A family-friendly area with a suburban feel, great for longer stays with various outdoor activities available nearby. | Lakewood Falls Park, walking trails, local eateries, grocery stores, community parks |
| Cedar Creek | A peaceful neighborhood that combines nature with residential comfort, ideal for those seeking a relaxed environment. | Cedar Creek Park, nature paths, local sports facilities, playgrounds, shopping malls nearby |
| West Joliet | Features spacious homes and proximity to Interstate 80, appealing to travelers wanting easy access to Chicago and surrounding areas. | West Park, local cafes, highway access, limited commercial spaces, residential communities |
| Caton Farm | Growing area known for its access to recreational activities and family-friendly amenities, suitable for vacations. | Caton Farm Park, golf courses, fitness centers, local restaurants, easy access to shopping |
| Plainfield East | Transitioning neighborhood with new developments and attractions, drawing interest from both families and young professionals. | Plainfield East High School, local dining options, parks and recreational activities, shopping areas, community events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 67% of listings in Joliet, alongside 16 private-room listings (33%). Houses are the most common property type at 67%, about 2.7 times the share of apartments and condos (25%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Joliet Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 66.7% | 32 |
| Private room | 33.3% | 16 |
Listings by property type
Joliet Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 66.7% | 32 |
| Apartment/Condo | 25.0% | 12 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.3% | 3 |
| Others | 2.1% | 1 |
Most Joliet homes are built for groups: 59% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (28%). Shares are of the 32 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Joliet entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 18.8% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.9% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.9% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.1% | 9 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.4% | 3 |
Joliet is a group-trip market: 43% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.8 times the share of the next most common size, two guests (24%). Shares are of the 37 listings with a guest capacity on file (77% of the market).
Joliet listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.7% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 24.3% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 2.7% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 10.8% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 5.4% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 10.8% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 43.2% | 16 |
Joliet hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About two in ten listings (21%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Joliet: 94% of listings offer it, and 79% offer self check-in.
Share of Joliet listings with each common amenity
Guests
Joliet draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Chicago is the largest source outside Joliet, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 70% of guests, and Spanish by 17%.
97% of Joliet guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Joliet guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 4.2% |
| Indianapolis | 2.1% |
| New York | 1.7% |
| Joliet | 1.7% |
| Des Moines | 1.3% |
Where Joliet guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.1% |
| Mexico | 0.8% |
| Colombia | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Joliet guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 70.2% |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
| French | 1.4% |
Joliet Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.89 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Joliet; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.78 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.76 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Joliet listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Joliet listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.5% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 20.8% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 14.6% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 2.1% | 1 |
Days a year Joliet listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.1% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 14.6% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 22.9% | 11 |
| 31-90 days | 29.2% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 31.3% | 15 |
The average Joliet booking lasts 6.8 nights, longest in March and shortest in June. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Joliet
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly seven in ten listings in Joliet accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Joliet listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Joliet, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. About half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 46% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Joliet listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly three-quarters of Joliet listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $150, and some higher fees lift the average to $264. Spread over the average stay of 6.8 nights, that adds roughly $20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Joliet, a six-bedroom home, took in $66,500 over the past year, about 3.3 times the city's average of $20,100.
6 bedroom! Pool Table, Gaming Area, Firepit & More Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Cozy Cottage with Home Theatre in Joliet Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Family gathering? 6 bedroom/3 full ba house w/yard Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.52
Joliet Retreat: Walk-in Shower + Self Check-in Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.76
*The Heron House*/King Bed/Spacious/Remodeled/ Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Modern Comfort, Ideal for Business or Family Trips Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81 Only 8% of Joliet listings are classed as professionally managed, though 40% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 48% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 19% 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 73% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 45 km, Geneva (42 km away, 37 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Joliet. Westmont was the busiest, booked on 54% of nights against 39% in Joliet.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook 18 km | 37 | $22,773 | $226 | 37% |
| Naperville 27 km | 47 | $24,938 | $211 | 45% |
| Aurora 28 km | 95 | $18,588 | $163 | 44% |
| Westmont 31 km | 34 | $35,329 | $230 | 54% |
| Wheaton 37 km | 31 | $38,210 | $215 | 53% |
| Geneva 42 km | 37 | $50,457 | $293 | 51% |
| Berwyn 44 km | 101 | $27,364 | $192 | 49% |
| St. Charles 45 km | 45 | $35,260 | $256 | 48% |
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FAQ
An active Joliet Airbnb grossed $20,084 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 48 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,450 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Joliet listings earn between $889 and $4,450 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,110 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Joliet were booked on 39% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Joliet cost $210 before fees. Half of listings charge between $75 and $260, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Joliet 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Joliet Airbnb grossed $20,084 in the 12 months to September 2026, 40% 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, $13,504 a year (about $1,130 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 $2,240 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $3,270 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.
Each night a Joliet listing was open to book earned $81 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 $180 or more.
Joliet stays were booked 36 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Joliet Airbnb stay lasted 6.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Joliet Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Downtown Joliet, Joliet City Center and Rock Creek draw the most short-term rental interest in Joliet. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 48 active Airbnb listings in Joliet as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bolingbrook, 18 km away.
In Joliet, nearly three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $150, and some higher fees lift the average to $264.
Method
Figures on this page cover 48 active Airbnb listings in Joliet 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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