Cheerful 4 bedroom home with a pool. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $95,097
- Occupancy
- 23.0%
- Daily rate
- $1,348
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Emporia brought in $16,561 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 33% less than the Kansas average of $24,601.
The short answer
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
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.
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.
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.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,877 | 35.9% | $323 | $63 | 80 days | 5.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,538 | 41.1% | $326 | $82 | 82 days | 4.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,236 | 37.7% | $323 | $75 | 42 days | 4.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,177 | 37.9% | $324 | $70 | 26 days | 4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,261 | 21.0% | $320 | $41 | 21 days | 3.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,382 | 29.7% | $321 | $49 | 22 days | 3.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,559 | 28.5% | $326 | $50 | 21 days | 2.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,867 | 28.3% | $331 | $62 | 50 days | 6.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,215 | 38.1% | $367 | $136 | 139 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,758 | 32.0% | $375 | $125 | 62 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,165 | 37.7% | $364 | $102 | 47 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,375 | 41.6% | $361 | $77 | 30 days | 6.7 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
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.
| 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 | |
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.
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
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.
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
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.
June rates run 11% above December'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 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.
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
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
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,280 |
| February | Low season | $1,320 |
| March | Low season | $1,550 |
| April | High season | $2,410 |
| May | High season | $3,910 |
| June | High season | $2,880 |
| July | High season | $2,940 |
| August | Shoulder season | $2,090 |
| September | Low season | $1,820 |
| October | Shoulder season | $2,120 |
| November | Shoulder season | $2,150 |
| December | Shoulder season | $2,120 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonApril–July | $3,040 | 35% | $343 |
| Shoulder seasonAugust, October–December | $2,120 | 38% | $328 |
| Low seasonJanuary–March, September | $1,490 | 30% | $321 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
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
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
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.
| 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
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
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 75.8% | 100 |
| Private room | 24.2% | 32 |
Listings by property type
Emporia Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 69.7% | 92 |
| Apartment/Condo | 12.1% | 16 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.1% | 8 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 4.5% | 6 |
| Others | 3.8% | 5 |
| Unique stay | 3.8% | 5 |
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
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.2% | 4 |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% | 24 |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% | 39 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% | 14 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% | 5 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Emporia earned $8,310 over the past year, against $35,700 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 10 | $8,310 | $10,300 | $140 | 28% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24 | $17,800 | $16,000 | $200 | 36% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39 | $17,700 | $20,300 | $370 | 36% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14 | $35,700 | $39,400 | $783 | 35% |
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 | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 1.9% | 2 |
| 2 guests | 10.4% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 2.8% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 15.1% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 12.3% | 13 |
| 6 guests | 17.0% | 18 |
| 7 guests | 5.7% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 34.9% | 37 |
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.
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
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
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart lock | 10% | $27,700 | $15,300 | +80% |
| Outdoor furniture | 42% | $21,900 | $12,600 | +73% |
| Patio or balcony | 44% | $20,600 | $13,400 | +54% |
| BBQ grill | 34% | $21,400 | $14,000 | +53% |
| Backyard | 62% | $18,600 | $13,200 | +41% |
| Free street parking | 48% | $19,200 | $14,200 | +35% |
| Pets allowed | 23% | $20,300 | $15,400 | +32% |
| Piano | 10% | $21,100 | $16,100 | +31% |
| Outdoor dining area | 36% | $19,500 | $15,000 | +30% |
| Exercise equipment | 9% | $20,300 | $16,200 | +25% |
Guests
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
Where Emporia guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2.7% |
| Owasso | 2.3% |
| Wichita | 2.3% |
| Lawrence | 2.1% |
| Overland Park | 2.1% |
Where Emporia guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% |
| Australia | 0.4% |
| Canada | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Emporia guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 76.2% |
| Spanish | 17.3% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Italian | 1.3% |
| French | 0.9% |
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
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.97 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
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
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 66.7% | 88 |
| 181-270 days | 25.0% | 33 |
| 91-180 days | 7.6% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 0.8% | 1 |
Days a year Emporia listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.8% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 7.6% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 25.0% | 33 |
| 31-90 days | 27.3% | 36 |
| 1-30 days | 39.4% | 52 |
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.
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
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
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.
Top earners
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. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Belmont Retreat Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Spacious & Fun Family Home in the Heart of Emporia Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Emporia Family Home Near Downtown: Game Room! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Historic Gufler Mansion Entire home · 10 bedrooms
Extras: fun, space and privacy! Entire home · 4 bedrooms 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.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allex | 4 | $126,906 | $31,727 | 4.92/5 | |
| GuflerMansion | 7 | $111,502 | $15,929 | 4.93/5 | |
| Bryan | 3 | $100,151 | $33,384 | 4.72/5 | |
| 4 | Lacie | 4 | $95,255 | $23,814 | 4.94/5 |
| 5 | Callie | 1 | $95,097 | $95,097 | 5.00/5 |
| 6 | DRM Investment Group | 3 | $70,065 | $23,355 | 4.97/5 |
| 7 | Casey | 1 | $65,506 | $65,506 | 4.81/5 |
| 8 | Evolve Account 1 | 1 | $64,632 | $64,632 | 4.96/5 |
| 9 | Evolve Account 2 | 2 | $56,182 | $28,091 | 5.00/5 |
| 10 | Christine | 1 | $51,424 | $51,424 | – |
Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.
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.
Nearby 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.
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FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The average Emporia Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Emporia Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Downtown Emporia, Crestview and South Emporia draw the most short-term rental interest in Emporia. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 132 active Airbnb listings in Emporia as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Topeka, 81 km away.
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
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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