Airbnb market data · 202612 months to April 2026
Clay City, KY Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Clay City brought in $26,120 over the 12 months through April 2026, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Clay City run through April 2026.
The short answer
Clay City Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $256 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights.
Timing matters: in October, the best month, the average listing earned about 4.5 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Clay City is the 104th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Clay City?
Gross bookings per Clay City listing averaged $26,120 over the 12 months to April 2026 (Kentucky average: $30,126), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Clay City listing brought in $5,380 in October, its best month, and $1,200 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 36% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Clay City's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,080+ a month, about 3.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,270 or more, roughly $1,300 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $1,980 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,140 or less, about 58% 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.
October earned about 4.5 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Clay City Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2026 data.
October led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $2,546 | 39.7% | $227 | $82 | 37 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jun 2025 | $2,729 | 39.6% | $246 | $91 | 35 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jul 2025 | $3,530 | 47.0% | $237 | $114 | 37 days | 2.8 nights |
| Aug 2025 | $3,181 | 42.7% | $229 | $103 | 43 days | 3.1 nights |
| Sep 2025 | $2,765 | 36.3% | $233 | $92 | 40 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,375 | 57.3% | $272 | $173 | 46 days | 2.9 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,042 | 39.8% | $231 | $101 | 38 days | 2.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,187 | 26.8% | $245 | $71 | 34 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,041 | 22.6% | $219 | $66 | 13 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,204 | 18.3% | $215 | $43 | 28 days | 2.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,885 | 26.4% | $239 | $93 | 28 days | 2.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,864 | 25.5% | $245 | $62 | 37 days | 5.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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.
The typical Clay City listing earns about $1,980 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The short-term rental calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Clay City Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Clay City Airbnb took in $26,120 in the 12 months to April 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,370 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $2,290 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,150 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,630 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,180 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.
Clay City Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $22,970 | $38,010 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Clay City bookings | $3,150 | $5,210 |
| Gross bookings | $26,120 | $43,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 84% of Clay City listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,530 | −$5,850 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,150 | −$5,210 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,310 | −$2,160 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$520 | −$860 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$780 | −$1,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$260 | −$260 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$9,680 | −$15,770 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,440about $1,370 a month | $27,450about $2,290 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Clay City Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Clay City'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 Clay City 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 Clay City's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Clay City listings are booked on 49% or more of their nights, against 31% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $185 adds about $1,860 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $270 a night or more, against a median of $185. 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 $2,300 a year.
- Open for the busy months. October brought the average listing about $5,380, against $1,200 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Clay City listings average 4.84 stars, and 63% 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 $3,600 a month, against $2,180 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Clay City?
Clay City listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Kentucky average (39%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 18% in February to 57% in October.
Across Clay City's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 66%+ of open nights, 35 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 49% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 31% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
October was the busiest month in Clay City, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Clay City?
The average nightly rate in Clay City, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $256 over the past year, about 5% below the Kentucky average of $270 and about 24% below the U.S. average of $335. Rates peak in October at about $270 and bottom out in January and February at about $215.
Across Clay City's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $420+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $270 or more, about $85 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $185 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $135 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
October rates ran 26% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The 12-month ADR of $256 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 Clay City?
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 Clay City it averaged $92 over the past year, from about $43 in February to about $173 in October.
Across Clay City's 19 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $210+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $103 or more, about $20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $81 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $54 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
October RevPAR was about four times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Clay City
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Clay City is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in October and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Clay City?
Guests book Clay City stays 35 days ahead on average (about five weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 46 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 13 days. A typical October booking is made in late August.
October stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Clay City
None of the 19 active listings in Clay City 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 Clay City.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Clay City
AirROI's area guide picks eight Clay City neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Clay City Main Street District. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Gorge | A stunning natural area known for its natural sandstone arches, rock climbing, and hiking. A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for adventure and natural beauty. | Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Rock Bridge State Nature Preserve, Sky Bridge, Red River Gorge Zipline, Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Cumberland Falls State Resort Park | Known as the 'Niagara of the South', this park is famous for its majestic waterfall that produces moonbows on clear nights. A picturesque location popular with nature lovers and photographers. | Cumberland Falls, Moonbow, Hiking Trails, Fishing Spots, Picnic Areas |
| Clay City Main Street District | The heart of Clay City, featuring local shops, cafes, and community events. Provides visitors with a glimpse into the local culture and small-town charm. | Local artisan shops, Historic buildings, Community events, Restaurants, Parks |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | A vast forest area that offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Ideal for those seeking a serene escape into nature. | Hiking trails, Camping areas, Wildlife watching, Fishing, Mountains and overlooks |
| Fort Boonesborough State Park | A historical site that showcases early pioneer life in Kentucky. Great for families and history buffs looking to explore the state's rich heritage. | Historic fort replica, Living history demonstrations, Camping, Fishing, Picnic areas |
| Mount Sterling | Nearby town known for its antique shops and local businesses. A great location for travelers seeking a small-town atmosphere with unique shopping experiences. | Historic downtown, Antique shops, Local cafes, Cultural events, Festivals |
| Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area | A recreational area offering a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and boating. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Visitor Center, Elk and Bison Prairie, Caves, Lakes and beaches |
| Population area of Lexington | Lexington is a larger city nearby with vibrant culture, rich history, and a variety of attractions. A prime location for those seeking urban amenities as well as access to nature. | Red Mile, Keeneland Race Course, Mary Todd Lincoln House, University of Kentucky, Local Breweries |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Clay City vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 31 km, Frenchburg (28 km away, 46 listings) earned the most per listing, about 64% more than Clay City. Rogers was the busiest, booked on 43% of nights against 36% in Clay City.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton 14 km | 327 | $30,742 | $239 | 39% |
| Slade 21 km | 56 | $32,648 | $233 | 41% |
| Pine Ridge 26 km | 56 | $31,873 | $246 | 42% |
| Rogers 27 km | 133 | $40,940 | $282 | 43% |
| Frenchburg 28 km | 46 | $42,861 | $316 | 39% |
| Winchester 28 km | 37 | $17,063 | $145 | 41% |
| Campton 29 km | 228 | $39,839 | $296 | 40% |
| Beattyville 31 km | 107 | $14,913 | $163 | 34% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Kentucky
- Louisville Airbnb data 2,171 listings
- Lexington Airbnb data 827 listings
- Williamstown Airbnb data 229 listings
- Frankfort Airbnb data 223 listings
- Covington Airbnb data 217 listings
- Bowling Green Airbnb data 209 listings
- Elizabethtown Airbnb data 175 listings
- Paducah Airbnb data 174 listings
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FAQ
Clay City Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Clay City?
An active Clay City Airbnb grossed $26,120 on average in the 12 months to April 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,270 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Clay City?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Clay City listings earn between $1,140 and $3,270 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,080 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 Clay City?
Listings in Clay City were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. October was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Clay City?
The average booked night in Clay City cost $256 before fees. Half of listings charge between $135 and $270, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Clay City?
None of the active Clay City 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 Clay City?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Clay City Airbnb grossed $26,120 in the 12 months to April 2026, 13% below the Kentucky average of $30,126, though with only 19 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, $16,440 a year (about $1,370 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $2,290 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Clay City?
October paid best over the past year, at $5,380 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Clay City?
Each night a Clay City listing was open to book earned $92 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 $210 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Clay City?
Clay City stays were booked 35 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 Clay City?
The average Clay City Airbnb stay lasted 2.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 28 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Clay City rated?
Guests rate Clay City Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Clay City?
Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Clay City Main Street District draw the most short-term rental interest in Clay City. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Clay City?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Clay City as of April 2026. The closest tracked market is Stanton, 14 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Clay City?
In Clay City, 84% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $80.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Clay City from May 2025 to April 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.