Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Pekin, IL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Pekin brought in $18,715 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 28 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Pekin Airbnb Market at a Glance
Pekin is priced below the Illinois average. Listings averaged $151 a night, about 43% 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 66% more per listing than April, usually the slowest. With only 28 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 28 active listings, Pekin is the 69th-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Pekin?
Gross bookings per Pekin listing averaged $18,715 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 Pekin listing brings in $2,860 in July, its best month, and $1,720 in April, its slowest. February runs within 3% of April, so either can be the slowest 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 Pekin's 28 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,120+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,010 or more, roughly $1,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,130 or less, about 57% 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 April 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.
Pekin 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.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in September 2026, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $1,889 | 44.7% | $151 | $61 | 16 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,190 | 52.1% | $150 | $73 | 14 days | 4.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,228 | 45.8% | $152 | $72 | 29 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,231 | 48.0% | $148 | $72 | 15 days | 6.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,857 | 46.4% | $148 | $66 | 11 days | 6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,124 | 52.3% | $145 | $69 | 19 days | 4.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,748 | 46.8% | $143 | $58 | 21 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,246 | 47.5% | $146 | $72 | 29 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,256 | 50.8% | $145 | $75 | 32 days | 3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $2,718 | 55.6% | $141 | $88 | 68 days | 6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,157 | 54.6% | $135 | $70 | 30 days | 7.1 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $2,577 | 67.2% | $139 | $86 | 44 days | 4.7 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Pekin market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Pekin Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pekin Airbnb took in $18,715 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $960 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 $1,480 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,510 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 $820 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.
Pekin Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $16,205 | $24,760 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Pekin bookings | $2,510 | $3,840 |
| Gross bookings | $18,715 | $28,600 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Pekin listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,570 | −$3,920 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,510 | −$3,840 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$940 | −$1,430 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$370 | −$570 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$560 | −$860 |
| 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 | −$7,230 | −$10,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $11,485about $960 a month | $17,700about $1,480 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Pekin Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Pekin'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 Pekin 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 Pekin's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Pekin listings are booked on 70% or more of their nights, against 53% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $130 adds about $1,310 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $185 a night or more, against a median of $130. 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 $1,620 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $2,860, against $1,720 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Pekin listings average 4.75 stars, and 29% 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 $2,380 a month, against $1,560 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Pekin?
Pekin 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 63% in July and falls to 45% in October.
Across Pekin's 28 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 84%+ of open nights, 31 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 70% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 53% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 31% or less, under three nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Pekin, October 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 Pekin?
The average nightly rate in Pekin, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $151 over the past year, about 43% below the Illinois average of $265 and about 55% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in October and December at about $150 and bottom out in February and March at about $135.
Across Pekin's 28 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $225+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $185 or more, about $55 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $130 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $98 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
December rates run 13% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month ADR of $151 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 Pekin?
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 Pekin it averaged $66 over the past year, from about $57 in a typical April to about $92 in a typical July.
Across Pekin's 28 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $117+ per open night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $88 or more, about $30 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $56 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $40 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July RevPAR is about 1.6 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Pekin
With only 28 active listings, the monthly pattern in Pekin is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in April.
Average revenue by month in Pekin
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Pekin in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,230 |
| February | $1,770 |
| March | $2,160 |
| April | $1,720 |
| May | $2,390 |
| June | $2,280 |
| July | $2,860 |
| August | $2,200 |
| September | $2,410 |
| October | $1,890 |
| November | $2,190 |
| December | $2,230 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Pekin?
Guests book Pekin stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 45 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 10 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, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 38 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 Pekin
None of the 28 active listings in Pekin 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 Pekin.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pekin
AirROI's area guide picks Amarine and Downtown Pekin as the parts of Pekin that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amarine | A peaceful neighborhood in Pekin with proximity to the river, making it attractive for outdoor enthusiasts and families seeking a quiet getaway. | Illinois River, Pekin Park, Murray Baker Bridge, Veterans Memorial Park, Pekin Community High School |
| Downtown Pekin | The historical heart of Pekin that offers restaurants, shops, and a vibrant local scene. Ideal for guests wanting to experience local culture and events. | Pekin Historic Courthouse, Pekin Public Library, Pekin Park District, Pekin Memorial Stadium, Local dining options |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Pekin vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 91 km, East Peoria (18 km away, 31 listings) earned the most per listing, about 58% more than Pekin. Bloomington was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 46% in Pekin.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Peoria 18 km | 31 | $29,550 | $259 | 40% |
| Peoria 18 km | 202 | $16,790 | $121 | 43% |
| Peoria Heights 21 km | 43 | $23,514 | $167 | 47% |
| Normal 54 km | 65 | $22,508 | $168 | 47% |
| Bloomington 55 km | 150 | $23,975 | $179 | 49% |
| Springfield 86 km | 224 | $19,859 | $168 | 43% |
| Macomb 90 km | 37 | $17,436 | $149 | 45% |
| Princeton 91 km | 41 | $19,178 | $219 | 31% |
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Markets Similar to Pekin
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Pekin:
- Kettering Airbnb data OH · $156/night · 46.0%
- Las Cruces Airbnb data NM · $159/night · 45.8%
- Jacksonville Airbnb data NC · $158/night · 45.7%
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FAQ
Pekin Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Pekin?
An active Pekin Airbnb grossed $18,715 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 $3,010 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Pekin?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pekin listings earn between $1,130 and $3,010 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,120 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 Pekin?
Listings in Pekin were booked on 46% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Pekin?
The average booked night in Pekin cost $151 before fees. Half of listings charge between $98 and $185, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Pekin?
None of the active Pekin 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 Pekin?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pekin Airbnb grossed $18,715 in the 12 months to October 2026, 49% 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, $11,485 a year (about $960 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 $1,480 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Pekin?
July usually pays best, averaging $2,860 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Pekin?
Each night a Pekin listing was open to book earned $66 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 $117 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Pekin?
Pekin stays were booked 38 days (about five 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 Pekin?
The average Pekin Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 29 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Pekin rated?
Guests rate Pekin Airbnbs 4.75 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pekin?
Amarine and Downtown Pekin draw the most short-term rental interest in Pekin. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Pekin?
AirROI counted 28 active Airbnb listings in Pekin as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is East Peoria, 18 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Pekin?
In Pekin, all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $70, and some higher fees lift the average to $95.
How many tourists visit Pekin, IL?
All of Illinois had 115 million visitors in 2025, the Office of Governor JB Pritzker reports. AirROI estimates 800 Airbnb stays in Pekin, 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 Pekin 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.