Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Murray, KY Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
106
Avg. booking lead time
61 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
February

The short answer

Murray Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates and bookings both trail the Kentucky average. Listings averaged $199 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $250 and 39% for the Kentucky average.

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

With 106 active listings, Murray is the 17th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 12% while the number of active listings grew 34%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Murray Browse the live Murray Airbnb market See Every Murray Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Murray?

Gross bookings per Murray listing averaged $19,666 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kentucky average: $27,730), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Murray listing brings in $3,850 in July, its best month, and $1,240 in February, its slowest. 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 3.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,930+ a month, about three times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,170 or more, roughly $1,500 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $1,630 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $803 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.

July earns about three 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.

Murray 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.

July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Murray, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$1,94731.9%$190$6565 days4.4 nights
Oct 2025$2,35838.9%$188$7654 days4.2 nights
Nov 2025$1,81035.9%$180$6038 days3.9 nights
Dec 2025$1,77332.1%$179$5723 days3.6 nights
Jan 2026$1,46626.4%$174$4749 days5.4 nights
Feb 2026$1,44629.6%$175$5222 days5.8 nights
Mar 2026$1,59128.0%$183$5150 days3.7 nights
Apr 2026$2,31436.7%$197$7745 days5 nights
May 2026$3,17242.2%$220$10291 days3.5 nights
Jun 2026$3,77545.0%$229$12681 days5 nights
Jul 2026$4,00642.1%$231$12975 days4.3 nights
Aug 2026$2,79934.3%$214$9046 days3.9 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.

The typical Murray listing earns about $1,630 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Murray Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Murray Airbnb took in $19,666 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,050 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 $2,060 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,100 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,220 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $900 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.

Murray 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 Murray Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$17,566$34,270
Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Murray bookings$2,100$4,100
Gross bookings$19,666$38,370
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Murray listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$2,750−$5,360
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$2,100−$4,100
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$980−$1,920
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$390−$770
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$590−$1,150
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$200−$200
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$100−$100
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$7,110−$13,600
Left for housing costs, then profit$12,556about $1,050 a month$24,770about $2,060 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Murray Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Murray'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 Murray 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.

How Murray's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Murray listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $155 adds about $1,540 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $235 a night or more, against a median of $155. 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 $1,760 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $3,850, against $1,240 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Murray listings average 4.86 stars, and 55% 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 $3,200 a month, against $1,640 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Murray?

Murray listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Kentucky average (39%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in July and falls to 26% in January.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 71%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.

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

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

The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Murray?

The average nightly rate in Murray, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $199 over the past year, about 20% below the Kentucky average of $250 and about 38% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $220 and bottom out in November and December at about $170.

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

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $345+ a night, about 2.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $235 or more, about $80 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $155 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $115 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

July rates run 28% above December's

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

The 12-month ADR of $199 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 Murray?

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 Murray it averaged $75 over the past year, from about $44 in a typical February to about $124 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $148+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $88 or more, about $30 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $59 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $34 or less, about 59% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 2.8 times February's

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

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Murray

Murray has one high season, May through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to March and slows again in September. A listing earns about 2.3 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Murray

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

Revenue by month in Murray in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Murray, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$1,390
FebruaryLow season$1,240
MarchLow season$1,520
AprilShoulder season$2,270
MayHigh season$2,750
JuneHigh season$3,410
JulyHigh season$3,850
AugustHigh season$2,760
SeptemberLow season$1,800
OctoberShoulder season$2,200
NovemberLow season$1,790
DecemberLow season$1,770
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Murray by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonMay–August$3,19042%$213
Shoulder seasonApril, October$2,24038%$183
Low seasonSeptember, November–March$1,59032%$174

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Murray?

Guests book Murray stays 61 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 99 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical May booking is made in early February.

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 61 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 Murray

None of the 106 active listings in Murray 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 Murray.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Murray

AirROI's area guide picks eight Murray neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Murray State University Area, Murray Main Street and Kentucky Lake. 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 Murray
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Murray State University Area Proximity to the university makes this area attractive for students and families visiting for events. Ideal for short-term rentals targeting university-related guests.Murray State University, Caldwell Green, Pogue Library, The Curris Center, The Live Center
Murray Main Street The heart of downtown Murray offers a charming small-town atmosphere with shops and restaurants. Great for travelers looking for a vibrant local experience.Murray Art Guild, Murray Historic District, Shopping boutiques, Local restaurants, Murray Courthouse
Kentucky Lake A popular destination for fishing and outdoor activities, attracting vacationers during the summer months. Great for family and group retreats.Kentucky Lake, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Lake Barkley, Fishing Spots, Camping Areas
North 12th Street Residential area that is popular among families and offers convenient access to amenities and parks. Ideal for hosting long-term guests.Central Park, Murray Country Club, Nearby shops and cafes
South 4th Street A quiet neighborhood close to downtown with historical significance. Attractive for guests looking for a peaceful stay with close access to city life.Historic Homes, Nearby parks, Local eateries
Shady Acres A family-friendly neighborhood known for its spacious homes and parks. It appeals to families visiting for longer stays.Shady Acres Park, Community Events, Family Activities
Westwood An established neighborhood with easy access to both downtown and outdoor recreation areas, attracting both tourists and business travelers.Public Parks, Nearby Shopping Centers, Dining Options
Murray's Rural Areas Scenic rural areas surrounding Murray are ideal for guests seeking tranquility and nature, perfect for weekend getaways.Farm Tours, Outdoor Activities, Scenic Trails

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

Listings

Murray Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Murray are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Houses are the most common property type at 42%, ahead of apartments and condos (31%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Murray Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 93%
  • Private room 7%
Room types in numbers
Murray Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home93.4%99
Private room6.6%7

Listings by property type

Murray Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 42%
  • Apartment/Condo 31%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 18%
  • Hotel/Boutique 7%
  • Others 2%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Murray Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House41.5%44
Apartment/Condo31.1%33
Cabin/Outdoor17.9%19
Hotel/Boutique6.6%7
Others1.9%2
Unique stay0.9%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Murray Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Murray (38% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 97 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Murray 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
Murray entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio1.0%1
1 bedroom29.9%29
2 bedrooms38.1%37
3 bedrooms18.6%18
4 bedrooms10.3%10
5+ bedrooms2.1%2

What Each Home Size Earns in Murray

A typical one-bedroom home in Murray earned $9,470 over the past year, against $20,100 for a four-bedroom home.

What each home size earns in Murray
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom29$9,470$13,200$13436%
2 bedrooms37$15,900$18,700$18634%
3 bedrooms18$17,100$20,300$23633%
4 bedrooms10$20,100$30,100$33037%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Murray Sleep?

Murray is a group-trip market: 30% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, four guests (24%).

Murray listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Murray listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
2 guests10.5%11
3 guests10.5%11
4 guests23.8%25
5 guests10.5%11
6 guests14.3%15
8+ guests30.5%32

How Murray Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Murray hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
13
Beds per listing
3.4
Show exact location
38%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Murray Offer?

Fire pits are common in Murray: 52% of listings have one, and 61% offer self check-in.

Share of Murray listings with each common amenity

  • Free parking on premises Nearly all
  • TV Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Smoke alarm 99%
  • Heating 96%
  • Hot water 96%
  • Wifi 95%
  • Coffee maker 93%
  • Fire extinguisher 93%
  • Microwave 92%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Murray

Listings in Murray with a hot tub earned about 3.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $59,300 against $15,100. The gap is smaller for a smart lock (about 2.9 times as much) and a kayak (about 2.8 times as much). 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 Murray 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

  • Hot tub +293% on 10% of listings
  • Smart lock +190% on 14% of listings
  • Kayak +178% on 11% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +164% on 21% of listings
  • Self check-in +157% on 61% of listings
  • Fire pit +106% on 52% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +86% on 30% of listings
  • Outdoor furniture +83% on 48% of listings
  • Boat slip +60% on 22% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +55% on 53% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Murray listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Hot tub10%$59,300$15,100+293%
Smart lock14%$45,000$15,500+190%
Kayak11%$45,500$16,400+178%
Indoor fireplace21%$38,800$14,700+164%
Self check-in61%$25,800$10,000+157%
Fire pit52%$26,200$12,700+106%
Dedicated workspace30%$29,000$15,600+86%
Outdoor furniture48%$25,700$14,000+83%
Boat slip22%$27,800$17,400+60%
Outdoor dining area53%$23,600$15,200+55%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Murray?

Murray draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Nashville is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews.

99% of Murray guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 99%
  • International 1%

Where Murray guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Nashville 3%
  • Louisville 3%
  • St. Louis 2%
  • Lexington 1%
  • Willard 1%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Murray guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Nashville3.1%
Louisville2.9%
St. Louis1.6%
Lexington1.4%
Willard1.4%

Where Murray guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 99%
  • Canada 0%
  • Australia 0%
  • Mexico 0%
  • Germany 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Murray guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States98.7%
Canada0.2%
Australia0.2%
Mexico0.2%
Germany0.2%

Languages spoken by Murray guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 86%
  • Spanish 6%
  • French 2%
  • Sign Language 1%
  • Haitian 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Murray guests
Language Share of guests
English86.4%
Spanish5.6%
French2.3%
Sign Language0.9%
Haitian0.9%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Murray?

Murray Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 55% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.82.

Check-in scores highest in Murray; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.88
  • Cleanliness 4.87
  • Communication 4.92
  • Location 4.86
  • Check-in 4.93
  • Value 4.82
Category scores in numbers
Murray guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.88
Cleanliness4.87
Communication4.92
Location4.86
Check-in4.93
Value4.82

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Murray: Stays, Rules and Fees

More than nine in ten Murray listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 9% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Murray listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 61%
  • 181-270 days 31%
  • 91-180 days 7%
  • 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Murray listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days61.3%65
181-270 days31.1%33
91-180 days6.6%7
31-90 days0.9%1

Days a year Murray listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 8%
  • 91-180 days 33%
  • 31-90 days 39%
  • 1-30 days 19%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Murray listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.9%1
181-270 days8.5%9
91-180 days33.0%35
31-90 days38.7%41
1-30 days18.9%20

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

The average Murray booking lasts 4.6 nights, longest in July and shortest in May. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 2,140 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Murray

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Murray Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Nearly nine in ten listings in Murray accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Murray listings

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

  • 1 Night 27% 29 listings
  • 2 Nights 60% 64 listings
  • 3 Nights 7% 7 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 6% 6 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Murray?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Murray, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 51% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Murray listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 26% 28 listings
  • Moderate 17% 18 listings
  • Limited 6% 6 listings
  • Firm 48% 51 listings
  • Strict 3% 3 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Murray?

Nearly nine in ten Murray listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $85. Spread over the average stay of 4.6 nights, that adds roughly $19 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$85
Average cleaning fee
$97
Listings charging a fee
87.7%
Share of gross revenue
10.7%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Murray

The top-grossing Airbnb in Murray, a five-bedroom home, took in $209,000 over the past year, about 11 times the city's average of $19,700. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.

Lakefront Retreat w/Pvt Dock, Game Room, Hot Tub Lakefront Retreat w/Pvt Dock, Game Room, Hot Tub Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$208,731
Occupancy
49.6%
Daily rate
$1,208
Lakefront Getaway | Pool, Pickleball, Dock Lakefront Getaway | Pool, Pickleball, Dock Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
$70,227
Occupancy
50.4%
Daily rate
$436
Relaxing 6 Bedroom Home Near Murray and KY Lake Relaxing 6 Bedroom Home Near Murray and KY Lake Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Revenue
$66,920
Occupancy
37.4%
Daily rate
$435
Secluded Cabin with Hot Tub, Firepit Secluded Cabin with Hot Tub, Firepit Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$63,551
Occupancy
50.8%
Daily rate
$341
Peace Of Mind Peace Of Mind Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$57,733
Occupancy
82.4%
Daily rate
$184
Lakefront Home | Private Dock, Hot Tub & Kayaks Lakefront Home | Private Dock, Hot Tub & Kayaks Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Revenue
$57,087
Occupancy
33.5%
Daily rate
$431

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Murray?

Tom is the top-grossing host in Murray, with $388,000 in bookings across 5 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 59% of its 106 listings. Tom also earns more per listing than any other host on the list.

Top Airbnb hosts in Murray by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Tom 5$388,160$77,6324.99/5
Dennis 30$376,435$12,5484.85/5
Evolve 8$226,887$28,3614.86/5
4 Brian 3$129,838$43,2794.97/5
5 Danielle 8$91,319$11,4154.83/5
6 Richard 2$71,757$35,8794.96/5
7 Patti 1$70,227$70,2274.99/5
8 Matthew 1$66,920$66,9204.84/5
9 Allison 2$59,402$29,7014.63/5
10 Matt 3$47,346$15,7824.86/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Murray?

Only 11% of Murray listings are classed as professionally managed, though 58% of listings have a co-host. 73% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 88% of listings.

Superhosts
72.6%
Professional management
11.3%
Cohosted listings
58.5%
Instant Book enabled
54.7%
Simplified Pricing
87.7%

Nearby markets

Murray vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Cadiz (29 km away) earned the most per listing, about 76% more than Murray. Grand Rivers was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 34% in Murray.

Airbnb markets near Murray: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
New Concord 11 km 37$22,589$24637%
Benton 24 km 46$28,232$26537%
Cadiz 29 km 142$34,618$32634%
Dover 32 km 42$22,858$20938%
Gilbertsville 33 km 62$21,725$27430%
Springville 33 km 80$12,200$17128%
Grand Rivers 41 km 37$28,012$21041%
Eddyville 44 km 56$14,198$23229%

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FAQ

Murray Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Murray?

An active Murray Airbnb grossed $19,666 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 106 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,170 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Murray?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Murray listings earn between $803 and $3,170 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,930 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Murray?

Listings in Murray were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. July is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Murray?

The average booked night in Murray cost $199 before fees. Half of listings charge between $115 and $235, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Murray?

None of the active Murray 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 Murray?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Murray Airbnb grossed $19,666 in the 12 months to September 2026, 29% below the Kentucky average of $27,730. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $12,556 a year (about $1,050 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 $2,060 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Murray?

July usually pays best, averaging $3,850 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Murray?

Each night a Murray listing was open to book earned $75 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 $148 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Murray?

Murray stays were booked 61 days (about nine weeks) 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 Murray?

The average Murray Airbnb stay lasted 4.6 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Murray rated?

Guests rate Murray Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Murray?

Murray State University Area, Murray Main Street and Kentucky Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Murray. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Murray?

AirROI counted 106 active Airbnb listings in Murray as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is New Concord, 11 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Murray?

In Murray, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $85.

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About This Data

Figures on this page cover 106 active Airbnb listings in Murray 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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