Welcoming Wheaton: 5BR, Pool Table Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.63 - Revenue
- $82,264
- Occupancy
- 61.8%
- Daily rate
- $356
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Wheaton brought in $38,210 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 14% more than the Illinois average of $33,660.
The short answer
Wheaton is cheaper but busier than the Illinois average. Listings averaged $215 a night and were booked on 53% of available nights, against $250 and 45% for the Illinois average.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 84% more per listing than February, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Wheaton is the 59th-largest of 120 Illinois markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Wheaton listing averaged $38,210 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 Wheaton listing brings in $4,800 in July, its best month, and $2,600 in February, its slowest. June runs within 4% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 2.5 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 1.8 times 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 nightly rate; bookings peaked in June 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,497 | 54.9% | $220 | $117 | 58 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,249 | 64.3% | $224 | $137 | 47 days | 4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,207 | 50.6% | $224 | $107 | 60 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,434 | 48.6% | $227 | $111 | 62 days | 7.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,272 | 44.2% | $215 | $106 | 33 days | 5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,634 | 42.7% | $209 | $94 | 21 days | 6.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,275 | 49.7% | $216 | $106 | 39 days | 3.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,128 | 52.7% | $219 | $104 | 33 days | 5.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,241 | 60.6% | $234 | $137 | 66 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,534 | 64.6% | $249 | $151 | 63 days | 7.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $4,881 | 59.3% | $249 | $157 | 77 days | 4.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,260 | 58.8% | $237 | $137 | 54 days | 3.3 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 Wheaton market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Wheaton Airbnb took in $38,210 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,990 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 $3,050 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,180 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,340 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,710 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 | $34,030 | $51,730 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Wheaton bookings | $4,180 | $6,350 |
| Gross bookings | $38,210 | $58,080 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 97% of Wheaton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,770 | −$8,770 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,180 | −$6,350 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,910 | −$2,900 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$760 | −$1,160 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,150 | −$1,740 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$380 | −$380 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$190 | −$190 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$14,340 | −$21,490 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $23,870about $1,990 a month | $36,590about $3,050 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Wheaton'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 Wheaton home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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 $4,840 a month, against $3,180 for the average one.
Occupancy
Wheaton listings were booked on 53% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points above the Illinois average (45%) and 12 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 64% in June and falls to 41% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Wheaton, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Wheaton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $215 over the past year, about 14% below the Illinois average of $250 and about 33% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $245 and bottom out in February and March at about $205.
The top 10% charge about 2.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 18% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Wheaton it averaged $118 over the past year, from about $91 in a typical January to about $155 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 1.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Wheaton 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 Wheaton
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,820 |
| February | $2,600 |
| March | $3,100 |
| April | $3,180 |
| May | $4,070 |
| June | $4,620 |
| July | $4,800 |
| August | $4,360 |
| September | $3,340 |
| October | $3,850 |
| November | $3,160 |
| December | $3,320 |
Guests book Wheaton stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 72 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in Wheaton 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 Wheaton.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Wheaton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Wheaton, North Wheaton and Wheaton College. 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 Wheaton | The heart of Wheaton features a charming atmosphere with restaurants, shops, and cultural events. A prime spot for travelers looking for convenience and local flavor. | Wheaton Municipal Band, Midweek Market, Wheaton Arts and Culture, Cosley Zoo |
| North Wheaton | A family-friendly neighborhood with excellent access to schools and parks. Ideal for families visiting or relocating, offering quiet residential streets close to amenities. | Wheaton Park District, St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Cantigny Park |
| Wheaton College | A vibrant area due to the presence of Wheaton College, attracting visitors, conferences, and families attending events at the campus. | Wheaton College Fine Arts Center, Chapel at Wheaton College, Billy Graham Center Museum |
| South Wheaton | A suburban gem with spacious homes and access to great local parks. A tranquil area perfect for those wishing to experience peaceful suburban living. | Rice Pool and Water Park, Schaumburg Township District Library |
| East Wheaton | Residential neighborhood with easy access to roads leading into Chicago. Favored by commuters and those liking a suburban setting with city access. | School District 200, Clowe & Cowan Park |
| Wheaton Parks | Close-knit neighborhoods that focus on community and outdoor activities. Great for travelers interested in nature and local sports. | Northside Park, Clow International Airport, Local baseball and soccer fields |
| West Wheaton | A quieter suburban area with family-oriented homes, ideal for those looking to relax in a community-focused environment. | Wheaton Academy, Graphic Arts Center, Nearby hiking trails |
| Wheaton Shopping District | Offering a wide range of boutiques and eateries, this area attracts visitors looking for local shopping and dining experiences. | Lincoln Park Shopping, Restaurant Row |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 68% of listings in Wheaton, alongside 10 private-room listings (32%). Houses are the most common property type at 71%, about 3.7 times the share of other property types (19%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Wheaton Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 67.7% | 21 |
| Private room | 32.3% | 10 |
Listings by property type
Wheaton Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 71.0% | 22 |
| Others | 19.4% | 6 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.7% | 3 |
Among Wheaton's 21 entire homes with a bedroom count, two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common (7 homes each).
Wheaton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.8% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 14.3% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% | 1 |
Wheaton is a group-trip market: 35% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (26%). Shares are of the 23 listings with a guest capacity on file (74% of the market).
Wheaton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 4.3% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 17.4% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 13.0% | 3 |
| 5 guests | 4.3% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 26.1% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 34.8% | 8 |
Wheaton hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. Only 16% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Wheaton: 45% of listings have one, and 45% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Wheaton listings with each common amenity
Guests
Wheaton draws mostly domestic guests: 94% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Minneapolis is the largest source outside Wheaton, at about 2% of reviews. Of the 6% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and the United Kingdom.
94% of Wheaton guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Wheaton guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Wheaton | 2.7% |
| Minneapolis | 2.0% |
| Chicago | 1.7% |
| Glen Ellyn | 1.2% |
| Nashville | 1.2% |
Where Wheaton guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 94.0% |
| Canada | 1.0% |
| United Kingdom | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% |
Languages spoken by Wheaton guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 69.8% |
| Spanish | 8.8% |
| French | 4.9% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Italian | 2.2% |
Wheaton Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 74% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.80, against 4.96 for host communication and check-in. Listings here carry long review histories, about 90 reviews each on average.
Communication and check-in score highest in Wheaton; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.96 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
45% of Wheaton listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 58% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 181 to 270 days a year, covering 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Wheaton listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 16.1% | 5 |
| 181-270 days | 29.0% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 41.9% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 12.9% | 4 |
Days a year Wheaton listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 12.9% | 4 |
| 181-270 days | 45.2% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 25.8% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 9.7% | 3 |
| 1-30 days | 6.5% | 2 |
The average Wheaton booking lasts 5.7 nights, longest in June and shortest in October. Listings took about 36 bookings each over the year, some 1,120 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Wheaton
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About eight in ten listings in Wheaton accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Wheaton 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 Wheaton, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 45% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Wheaton listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Wheaton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $101; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.7 nights, that adds roughly $18 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Wheaton, a five-bedroom home, took in $82,300 over the past year, about 2.2 times the city's average of $38,200.
Welcoming Wheaton: 5BR, Pool Table Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.63
Cozy, Clean & Well-Stocked Home! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Glamorous: Sauna & Bar Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Spacious & Quaint Home | Game Room | LOTS of Beds! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Beautiful Redone Townhome Next to Wheaton College Private room · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Charming & Cozy Wheaton Stay- Great Location! Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00 Only 3% of Wheaton listings are classed as professionally managed, though 45% of listings have a co-host. Nine in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 13% 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 97% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, Geneva (17 km away, 37 listings) earned the most per listing, about 32% more than Wheaton.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville 11 km | 47 | $24,938 | $211 | 45% |
| Westmont 14 km | 34 | $35,329 | $230 | 54% |
| Geneva 17 km | 37 | $50,457 | $293 | 51% |
| St. Charles 18 km | 45 | $35,260 | $256 | 48% |
| Schaumburg 18 km | 50 | $40,927 | $303 | 43% |
| Bolingbrook 19 km | 37 | $22,773 | $226 | 37% |
| Aurora 20 km | 95 | $18,588 | $163 | 44% |
| Forest Park 25 km | 115 | $27,233 | $185 | 47% |
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FAQ
An active Wheaton Airbnb grossed $38,210 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,150 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Wheaton listings earn between $2,000 and $5,150 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,920 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Wheaton were booked on 53% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 45% for the Illinois average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Wheaton cost $215 before fees. Half of listings charge between $130 and $290, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Wheaton 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 Wheaton Airbnb grossed $38,210 in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% above 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, $23,870 a year (about $1,990 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 $3,050 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $4,800 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 Wheaton listing was open to book earned $118 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 $209 or more.
Wheaton stays were booked 49 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Wheaton Airbnb stay lasted 5.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 36 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Wheaton Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Downtown Wheaton, North Wheaton and Wheaton College draw the most short-term rental interest in Wheaton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Wheaton as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Naperville, 11 km away.
In Wheaton, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $101; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Wheaton 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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