Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Emporia, KS Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
132
Avg. booking lead time
81 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
May
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Emporia Airbnb Market at a Glance

Emporia earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $317 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against $205 and 42% for the Kansas average.

Timing matters: in May, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 132 active listings, Emporia is the seventh-largest of 41 Kansas markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 39%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Emporia?

Gross bookings per Emporia listing averaged $16,561 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kansas average: $24,601), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Emporia listing brings in $3,910 in May, its best month, and $1,280 in January, its slowest. February runs within 4% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 37% 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 3.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $5,000+ a month, about 3.1 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $2,920 or more, roughly $1,300 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $1,610 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $825 or less, about half 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.

May earns about three 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.

Emporia 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.

May 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in August 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Emporia, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$1,87735.9%$323$6380 days5.3 nights
Oct 2025$2,53841.1%$326$8282 days4.9 nights
Nov 2025$2,23637.7%$323$7542 days4.3 nights
Dec 2025$2,17737.9%$324$7026 days4 nights
Jan 2026$1,26121.0%$320$4121 days3.8 nights
Feb 2026$1,38229.7%$321$4922 days3.8 nights
Mar 2026$1,55928.5%$326$5021 days2.9 nights
Apr 2026$1,86728.3%$331$6250 days6.8 nights
May 2026$4,21538.1%$367$136139 days4.9 nights
Jun 2026$3,75832.0%$375$12562 days5.5 nights
Jul 2026$3,16537.7%$364$10247 days5.5 nights
Aug 2026$2,37541.6%$361$7730 days6.7 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.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Emporia address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Emporia Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Emporia Airbnb took in $16,561 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $970 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 $1,780 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,160 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,070 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $840 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.

Emporia Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Emporia Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$15,401$27,980
Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Emporia bookings$1,160$2,110
Gross bookings$16,561$30,090
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 66% of Emporia listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$1,860−$3,380
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$1,160−$2,110
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$830−$1,500
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$330−$600
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$500−$900
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$170−$170
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$80−$80
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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$4,930−$8,740
Left for housing costs, then profit$11,631about $970 a month$21,350about $1,780 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Emporia Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Emporia'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 Emporia 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 Emporia's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Emporia listings are booked on 51% or more of their nights, against 28% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $175 adds about $1,740 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $330 a night or more, against a median of $175. 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 $1,540 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, May brings the average listing about $3,910, against $1,280 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Emporia listings average 4.91 stars, and 43% 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 $2,510 a month, against $1,380 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Emporia?

Emporia listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 12 percentage points below the Kansas average (42%) and 11 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in July and falls to 23% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 43 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 51% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 28% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.

July is usually the busiest month in Emporia, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 30% 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 Emporia?

The average nightly rate in Emporia, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $317 over the past year, about 55% above the Kansas average of $205 and about the same as the U.S. average ($320). In a typical year, rates peak in May and June at about $355 and bottom out in February and December at about $315.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 8.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $940+ a night, about 5.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $330 or more, about $160 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $175 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $110 or less, about 62% of the median.

June rates run 11% above December's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Emporia?

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 Emporia it averaged $90 over the past year, from about $41 in a typical January to about $126 in a typical May.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $190+ per open night, about 3.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $99 or more, about $40 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $59 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $31 or less, about half of the median.

May RevPAR is about three times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $90 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 Emporia

Emporia has one high season, April through July, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from January to March and slows again in September. A listing earns about 68% more a month in June through August than in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Emporia

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Emporia in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Emporia, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,280
FebruaryLow season$1,320
MarchLow season$1,550
AprilHigh season$2,410
MayHigh season$3,910
JuneHigh season$2,880
JulyHigh season$2,940
AugustShoulder season$2,090
SeptemberLow season$1,820
OctoberShoulder season$2,120
NovemberShoulder season$2,150
DecemberShoulder season$2,120
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Emporia by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonApril–July$3,04035%$343
Shoulder seasonAugust, October–December$2,12038%$328
Low seasonJanuary–March, September$1,49030%$321

Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Emporia?

Guests book Emporia stays 81 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 134 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 20 days. A typical May booking is made in early January.

May 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 81 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 Emporia

None of the 132 active listings in Emporia 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 Emporia.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Emporia

AirROI's area guide picks eight Emporia neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Emporia, Crestview and South Emporia. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Emporia
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Downtown Emporia The heart of Emporia, featuring local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Ideal for guests looking to explore the city's history and vibrant local scene.Emporia State University, David Traylor Zoo of Emporia, Emporia Arts Council, William Allen White House, Downtown Emporia Shopping District
Crestview A residential area with a mix of local amenities, parks, and family-friendly environments. Attracts families and long-term stay guests.Crestview Park, Emporia Aquatic Center, local eateries, shopping centers
South Emporia A quieter area with easy access to outdoor activities and beautiful landscapes. Great for travelers who appreciate nature and recreation.Coffey County Lake, Flint Hills Nature Trail, local parks
North Emporia Close to schools and shopping, this area offers convenient amenities and is ideal for family and business visitors alike.Emporia Plaza, Wal-Mart Supercenter, local restaurants
East Emporia An up-and-coming area with potential for growth, featuring new developments and access to fitness and recreational facilities.Emporia Fitness Center, local parks, new shopping developments
West Emporia Offers a suburban feel with multiple outdoor spaces. A great choice for visitors seeking tranquility near the city center.William Allen White Memorial, local parks, golf courses
Emporia State University area Perfect for students, faculty, and anyone visiting the university. A lively area with lots of cultural activities and events throughout the year.Emporia State University events, Ellis Foundation, local cafes
Historic District Rich in history with preserved buildings and local landmarks. Ideal for guests interested in the heritage and cultural experiences of Emporia.Historic Courthouse, local museums, Historic homes tours

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Emporia Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 76% of listings in Emporia, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in four (24%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 70%, about 6 times the share of apartments and condos (12%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Emporia Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 76%
  • Private room 24%
Room types in numbers
Emporia Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home75.8%100
Private room24.2%32

Listings by property type

Emporia Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 70%
  • Apartment/Condo 12%
  • Hotel/Boutique 6%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 5%
  • Others 4%
  • Unique stay 4%
Property types in numbers
Emporia Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House69.7%92
Apartment/Condo12.1%16
Hotel/Boutique6.1%8
Cabin/Outdoor4.5%6
Others3.8%5
Unique stay3.8%5

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Emporia Have?

Most Emporia homes are built for groups: 60% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (41%). Shares are of the 96 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Emporia entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Emporia entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio4.2%4
1 bedroom10.4%10
2 bedrooms25.0%24
3 bedrooms40.6%39
4 bedrooms14.6%14
5+ bedrooms5.2%5

What Each Home Size Earns in Emporia

A typical one-bedroom home in Emporia earned $8,310 over the past year, against $35,700 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Emporia
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom10$8,310$10,300$14028%
2 bedrooms24$17,800$16,000$20036%
3 bedrooms39$17,700$20,300$37036%
4 bedrooms14$35,700$39,400$78335%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Emporia Sleep?

Emporia is a group-trip market: 35% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about twice the share of the next most common size, six guests (17%). Shares are of the 106 listings with a guest capacity on file (80% of the market).

Emporia listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Emporia listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
1 guest1.9%2
2 guests10.4%11
3 guests2.8%3
4 guests15.1%16
5 guests12.3%13
6 guests17.0%18
7 guests5.7%6
8+ guests34.9%37

How Emporia Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Emporia hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a quarter of listings (26%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
12
Beds per listing
3.2
Show exact location
26%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Emporia Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Emporia: 98% of listings offer it, and 80% have a washer.

Share of Emporia listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Free parking on premises 98%
  • Smoke alarm 97%
  • Wifi 94%
  • Kitchen 92%
  • TV 91%
  • Heating 90%
  • Hot water 84%
  • Washer 80%
  • Fire extinguisher 80%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Emporia

Listings in Emporia with a smart lock earned about 80% more a year, on average, than those without: $27,700 against $15,300. The gap is smaller for outdoor furniture (about 75% more) and a patio or balcony (about 55% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Emporia listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Smart lock +80% on 10% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +73% on 42% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +54% on 44% of listings
  • BBQ grill +53% on 34% of listings
  • Backyard +41% on 62% of listings
  • Free street parking +35% on 48% of listings
  • Pets allowed +32% on 23% of listings
  • Piano +31% on 10% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +30% on 36% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +25% on 9% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Emporia listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Smart lock10%$27,700$15,300+80%
Outdoor furniture42%$21,900$12,600+73%
Patio or balcony44%$20,600$13,400+54%
BBQ grill34%$21,400$14,000+53%
Backyard62%$18,600$13,200+41%
Free street parking48%$19,200$14,200+35%
Pets allowed23%$20,300$15,400+32%
Piano10%$21,100$16,100+31%
Outdoor dining area36%$19,500$15,000+30%
Exercise equipment9%$20,300$16,200+25%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Emporia?

Emporia draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Kansas City is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews. English is spoken by 76% of guests, and Spanish by 17%.

97% of Emporia guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 97%
  • International 3%

Where Emporia guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Kansas City 3%
  • Owasso 2%
  • Wichita 2%
  • Lawrence 2%
  • Overland Park 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Emporia guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Kansas City2.7%
Owasso2.3%
Wichita2.3%
Lawrence2.1%
Overland Park2.1%

Where Emporia guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 97%
  • United Kingdom 1%
  • Germany 0%
  • Australia 0%
  • Canada 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Emporia guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States97.3%
United Kingdom0.8%
Germany0.4%
Australia0.4%
Canada0.4%

Languages spoken by Emporia guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 76%
  • Spanish 17%
  • German 2%
  • Italian 1%
  • French 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Emporia guests
Language Share of guests
English76.2%
Spanish17.3%
German2.2%
Italian1.3%
French0.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Emporia?

Emporia Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.85.

Communication and check-in score highest in Emporia; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.92
  • Cleanliness 4.90
  • Communication 4.97
  • Location 4.92
  • Check-in 4.97
  • Value 4.85
Category scores in numbers
Emporia guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.92
Cleanliness4.90
Communication4.97
Location4.92
Check-in4.97
Value4.85

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Emporia: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than nine in ten Emporia listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 8% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Emporia listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 67%
  • 181-270 days 25%
  • 91-180 days 8%
  • 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Emporia listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days66.7%88
181-270 days25.0%33
91-180 days7.6%10
31-90 days0.8%1

Days a year Emporia listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 8%
  • 91-180 days 25%
  • 31-90 days 27%
  • 1-30 days 39%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Emporia listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.8%1
181-270 days7.6%10
91-180 days25.0%33
31-90 days27.3%36
1-30 days39.4%52

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Emporia?

The average Emporia booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in April and shortest in March. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year, some 1,720 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Emporia

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Emporia Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly three-quarters of listings in Emporia accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Emporia listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 50% 66 listings
  • 2 Nights 23% 30 listings
  • 3 Nights 7% 9 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 16% 21 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 3% 4 listings
  • 30+ Nights 2% 2 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Emporia?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Emporia, used by 39% 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 50% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Emporia listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 27% 35 listings
  • Moderate 23% 30 listings
  • Limited 1% 1 listing
  • Firm 39% 52 listings
  • Strict 11% 14 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Emporia?

Nearly six in ten Emporia listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $75, and some higher fees lift the average to $130. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly $14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$75
Average cleaning fee
$130
Listings charging a fee
58.3%
Share of gross revenue
7.0%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Emporia

The top-grossing Airbnb in Emporia, a four-bedroom home, took in $95,100 over the past year, about 5.7 times the city's average of $16,600.

Cheerful 4 bedroom home with a pool. Cheerful 4 bedroom home with a pool. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$95,097
Occupancy
23.0%
Daily rate
$1,348
Belmont Retreat Belmont Retreat Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Revenue
$71,690
Occupancy
62.9%
Daily rate
$287
Spacious & Fun Family Home in the Heart of Emporia Spacious & Fun Family Home in the Heart of Emporia Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Revenue
$65,506
Occupancy
60.1%
Daily rate
$289
Emporia Family Home Near Downtown: Game Room! Emporia Family Home Near Downtown: Game Room! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$64,632
Occupancy
57.5%
Daily rate
$282
Historic Gufler Mansion Historic Gufler Mansion Entire home · 10 bedrooms
Revenue
$55,486
Occupancy
24.4%
Daily rate
$1,820
Extras: fun, space and privacy! Extras: fun, space and privacy! Entire home · 4 bedrooms
Revenue
$51,424
Occupancy
24.3%
Daily rate
$1,401

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Emporia?

Allex is the top-grossing host in Emporia, with $127,000 in bookings across 4 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 20% of the market's 132 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Emporia by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Allex 4$126,906$31,7274.92/5
GuflerMansion 7$111,502$15,9294.93/5
Bryan 3$100,151$33,3844.72/5
4 Lacie 4$95,255$23,8144.94/5
5 Callie 1$95,097$95,0975.00/5
6 DRM Investment Group 3$70,065$23,3554.97/5
7 Casey 1$65,506$65,5064.81/5
8 Evolve Account 1 1$64,632$64,6324.96/5
9 Evolve Account 2 2$56,182$28,0915.00/5
10 Christine 1$51,424$51,424–

Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Emporia?

Only 3% of Emporia listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 35% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 17% 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 66% of listings.

Superhosts
34.8%
Professional management
3.0%
Cohosted listings
21.2%
Instant Book enabled
17.4%
Simplified Pricing
65.9%

Nearby markets

Emporia vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the three nearby markets in the table, all within 95 km, Manhattan (95 km away) earned the most per listing, about 39% more than Emporia. Topeka was the busiest, booked on 42% of nights against 30% in Emporia.

Airbnb markets near Emporia: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Topeka 81 km 138$18,285$15842%
Iola 88 km 32$12,754$12435%
Manhattan 95 km 333$22,982$20240%

Other Airbnb Markets in Kansas

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Markets Similar to Emporia

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FAQ

Emporia Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Emporia?

An active Emporia Airbnb grossed $16,561 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 132 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,920 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Emporia?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Emporia listings earn between $825 and $2,920 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,000 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 Emporia?

Listings in Emporia were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Kansas average. July is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Emporia?

The average booked night in Emporia cost $317 before fees. Half of listings charge between $110 and $330, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Emporia?

None of the active Emporia 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 Emporia?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Emporia Airbnb grossed $16,561 in the 12 months to September 2026, 33% below the Kansas average of $24,601. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $11,631 a year (about $970 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 $1,780 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Emporia?

May usually pays best, averaging $3,910 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 Emporia?

Each night a Emporia listing was open to book earned $90 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 $190 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Emporia?

Emporia stays were booked 81 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Emporia?

The average Emporia Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Emporia rated?

Guests rate Emporia Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Emporia?

Downtown Emporia, Crestview and South Emporia draw the most short-term rental interest in Emporia. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Emporia?

AirROI counted 132 active Airbnb listings in Emporia as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Topeka, 81 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Emporia?

In Emporia, nearly six in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $75, and some higher fees lift the average to $130.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 132 active Airbnb listings in Emporia 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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