Waterfront Paradise with Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $117,342
- Occupancy
- 36.8%
- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Sulphur brought in $12,876 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 59% less than the Louisiana average of $31,540.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Louisiana average. Listings averaged $153 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $270 and 39% for the Louisiana average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 76 active listings, Sulphur is the 16th-largest of 65 Louisiana markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 6% while the number of active listings grew 19%.
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Gross bookings per Sulphur listing averaged $12,876 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Louisiana average: $31,540), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sulphur listing brings in $2,860 in July, its best month, and $1,490 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 4.8 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about twice what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in February 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 | $1,616 | 37.1% | $130 | $54 | 16 days | 8.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,889 | 38.4% | $132 | $61 | 25 days | 5.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,541 | 35.9% | $132 | $51 | 19 days | 5.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,067 | 40.3% | $133 | $67 | 26 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,819 | 41.9% | $131 | $59 | 16 days | 9.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,999 | 47.6% | $132 | $71 | 32 days | 3.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,236 | 40.7% | $132 | $72 | 18 days | 6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,809 | 32.7% | $132 | $60 | 27 days | 6.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,213 | 38.1% | $153 | $71 | 19 days | 6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,512 | 42.5% | $151 | $84 | 40 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,511 | 42.5% | $152 | $113 | 27 days | 7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,287 | 46.3% | $150 | $74 | 22 days | 6.1 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Sulphur home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sulphur Airbnb took in $12,876 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $710 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 $1,320 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $820 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $610 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 | $11,556 | $21,360 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Sulphur bookings | $1,320 | $2,450 |
| Gross bookings | $12,876 | $23,810 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 76% of Sulphur listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,610 | −$2,990 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,320 | −$2,450 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$640 | −$1,190 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$260 | −$480 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$390 | −$710 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$130 | −$130 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$60 | −$60 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$4,410 | −$8,010 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $8,466about $710 a month | $15,800about $1,320 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sulphur'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 Sulphur 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 $1,980 a month, against $1,070 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sulphur listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Louisiana average (39%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). Counting only the listings booked in each month and averaging each month over two years, occupancy climbs to 51% in February and falls to 36% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Sulphur, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% 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 Sulphur, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $153 over the past year, about 43% below the Louisiana average of $270 and about 52% below the U.S. average of $320. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and July at about $140 and bottom out in September and November at about $115.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 20% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $153 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Sulphur it averaged $56 over the past year, from about $50 in a typical November to about $92 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 1.9 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $56 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Sulphur has one high season, June and July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to January and slows again in April. A listing earns about 33% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Sulphur
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,660 |
| February | Shoulder season | $1,930 |
| March | Shoulder season | $2,090 |
| April | Low season | $1,600 |
| May | Shoulder season | $1,990 |
| June | High season | $2,190 |
| July | High season | $2,860 |
| August | Shoulder season | $2,040 |
| September | Shoulder season | $1,820 |
| October | Shoulder season | $1,890 |
| November | Low season | $1,490 |
| December | Low season | $1,740 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–July | $2,520 | 43% | $141 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary–March, May, August–October | $1,960 | 45% | $127 |
| Low seasonApril, November–January | $1,620 | 39% | $123 |
Seasons are grouped by revenue per listing, so a better-paying season can fill fewer nights when higher rates carry it.
Guests book Sulphur stays 22 days ahead on average (about three weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 36 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical June booking is made in early May.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 76 active listings in Sulphur 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 Sulphur.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Sulphur neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Sam Houston Jones State Park, Sulphur City Park and Brimstone Museum. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Jones State Park | A beautiful natural attraction with hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities. Ideal for those looking for outdoor adventures and a peaceful retreat. | State Park Trails, Fishing and Boating on the Calcasieu River, Nature Viewing, Camping Facilities |
| Sulphur City Park | A local recreational area with playgrounds, a pool, and sports facilities. A family-friendly area that attracts local visitors throughout the year. | Playgrounds, Swimming Pool, Sports Fields, Walking Trails |
| Brimstone Museum | A museum dedicated to the history and culture of the area. It attracts history enthusiasts and families looking for educational outings. | Exhibits on Local History, Cultural Events, Workshops and Programs |
| Sulphur's Main Street | A commercial area with shops, restaurants, and cafes. Popular with visitors looking for local dining and shopping experiences. | Local Shops, Dining Options, Cafes, Community Events |
| Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center | Offers a unique insight into Acadian culture and history. A great attraction for tourists interested in the local heritage. | Cultural Exhibits, Workshops, Guided Tours |
| Calcasieu Parish Fairground | Home to various events and fairs throughout the year. Attracts visitors for entertainment and community activities. | Annual Fair Events, Community Activities, Exhibitions |
| Airboat Tours | Offers thrilling rides that allow visitors to explore the bayous and swamps of Louisiana. Popular for adventure seekers and those wanting a unique experience. | Bayou Tours, Wildlife Sightings, Photography Opportunities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 74% of listings in Sulphur, alongside 16 private-room listings (21%). Houses are the most common property type at 72%, about four times the share of apartments and condos (18%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Sulphur Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 73.7% | 56 |
| Private room | 21.1% | 16 |
| Hotel room | 5.3% | 4 |
Listings by property type
Sulphur Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 72.4% | 55 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.4% | 14 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.9% | 6 |
| Others | 1.3% | 1 |
Most Sulphur homes are built for groups: 52% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though one- and three-bedroom homes are the most common single sizes (30% each). Shares are of the 56 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Sulphur 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 30.4% | 17 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Sulphur earned $4,620 over the past year, against $12,200 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 17 | $4,620 | $7,160 | $96 | 39% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | $8,630 | $13,600 | $118 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | $23,800 | $20,400 | $206 | 36% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | $12,200 | $26,400 | $313 | 41% |
Sulphur is a group-trip market: 34% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.8 times the share of the next most common size, two guests (20%). Shares are of the 61 listings with a guest capacity on file (80% of the market).
Sulphur listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 19.7% | 12 |
| 3 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 19.7% | 12 |
| 5 guests | 1.6% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 16.4% | 10 |
| 7 guests | 4.9% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 34.4% | 21 |
Sulphur hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Washers are close to standard in Sulphur: 92% of listings have one, and 71% have a backyard.
Share of Sulphur listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sulphur draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Houston is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. English is spoken by 68% of guests, and Spanish by 22%.
98% of Sulphur guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sulphur guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Houston | 7.3% |
| Lafayette | 2.7% |
| San Antonio | 2.3% |
| Orange | 1.9% |
| New Orleans | 1.5% |
Where Sulphur guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.1% |
| Canada | 1.1% |
| China | 0.4% |
| Japan | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Sulphur guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.4% |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| French | 2.6% |
| Hindi | 1.3% |
| Punjabi | 1.3% |
Sulphur Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 36% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and cleanliness is the lowest, at 4.80.
Check-in scores highest in Sulphur; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.81 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Sulphur listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 12% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sulphur listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 67.1% | 51 |
| 181-270 days | 22.4% | 17 |
| 91-180 days | 9.2% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 1.3% | 1 |
Days a year Sulphur listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.3% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 10.5% | 8 |
| 91-180 days | 22.4% | 17 |
| 31-90 days | 34.2% | 26 |
| 1-30 days | 31.6% | 24 |
The average Sulphur booking lasts 7 nights, longest in September and shortest in November. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sulphur
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly three-quarters of listings in Sulphur accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sulphur listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Sulphur, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 29% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Sulphur listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly eight in ten Sulphur listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $109. Spread over the average stay of 7 nights, that adds roughly $16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sulphur, a four-bedroom home, took in $117,000 over the past year, about 9.1 times the city's average of $12,900.
Waterfront Paradise with Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Heaven at Moss Lake Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Home Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.79
☀ The Sunny House - Near i10, Casinos, Shopping ☀ Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
The Hidden Gem - 5 Bed, 3 Bath Open Floor Plan Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.50
☺The Perfect Family Home - King Bed, Large Yard ☺ Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 9% of Sulphur listings are classed as professionally managed, though 41% of listings have a co-host. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 26% 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 76% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 77 km, Hackberry (25 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Sulphur. Lake Charles was the busiest, booked on 43% of nights against 36% in Sulphur.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles 14 km | 348 | $19,784 | $174 | 43% |
| Hackberry 25 km | 30 | $32,107 | $339 | 31% |
| Orange 41 km | 52 | $8,462 | $117 | 36% |
| Cameron 50 km | 46 | $22,081 | $225 | 36% |
| Port Arthur 66 km | 121 | $10,893 | $132 | 40% |
| Nederland 67 km | 67 | $7,434 | $113 | 35% |
| DeRidder 69 km | 52 | $12,958 | $139 | 36% |
| Beaumont 77 km | 140 | $15,874 | $147 | 42% |
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FAQ
An active Sulphur Airbnb grossed $12,876 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 76 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,860 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sulphur listings earn between $593 and $2,860 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,520 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sulphur were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Louisiana average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sulphur cost $153 before fees. Half of listings charge between $75 and $160, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Sulphur 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 Sulphur Airbnb grossed $12,876 in the 12 months to September 2026, 59% below the Louisiana average of $31,540. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $8,466 a year (about $710 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 $1,320 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $2,860 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Sulphur listing was open to book earned $56 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 $113 or more.
Sulphur stays were booked 22 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Sulphur Airbnb stay lasted 7 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sulphur Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
Sam Houston Jones State Park, Sulphur City Park and Brimstone Museum draw the most short-term rental interest in Sulphur. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 76 active Airbnb listings in Sulphur as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Lake Charles, 14 km away.
In Sulphur, nearly eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $109.
Method
Figures on this page cover 76 active Airbnb listings in Sulphur 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.