Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Portage Lake, ME Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Portage Lake brought in $18,532 over the 12 months through October 2026, across just 28 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
The short answer
Portage Lake Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Maine average. Listings averaged $208 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $390 and 44% for the Maine average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.7 times as much as in April, usually the slowest. With only 28 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 28 active listings, Portage Lake is the 124th-largest of 189 Maine markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Portage Lake?
Gross bookings per Portage Lake listing averaged $18,532 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Maine average: $40,509), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Portage Lake listing brings in $4,110 in July, its best month, and $1,120 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Portage Lake's 28 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $4,460+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $3,130 or more, roughly $980 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,150 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,210 or less, about 56% 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 3.7 times what April does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 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.
Portage Lake Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $3,871 | 56.0% | $212 | $125 | 99 days | 5.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,865 | 27.2% | $210 | $62 | 60 days | 3.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,326 | 30.1% | $208 | $75 | 31 days | 7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,900 | 27.0% | $208 | $61 | 48 days | 3.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,436 | 33.4% | $211 | $87 | 85 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,532 | 23.2% | $205 | $49 | 29 days | 7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $830 | 13.3% | $203 | $28 | 29 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,250 | 20.5% | $200 | $40 | 36 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,129 | 31.0% | $205 | $71 | 60 days | 5.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $4,140 | 60.2% | $214 | $134 | 120 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,330 | 49.4% | $215 | $107 | 145 days | 4.4 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $2,530 | 37.7% | $213 | $84 | 68 days | 3.9 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Portage Lake market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Portage Lake Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Portage Lake Airbnb took in $18,532 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $980 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 $1,450 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,870 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,140 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $850 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.
Portage Lake Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $16,662 | $24,330 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Portage Lake bookings | $1,870 | $2,730 |
| Gross bookings | $18,532 | $27,060 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Portage Lake listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,710 | −$3,950 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,870 | −$2,730 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$930 | −$1,350 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$370 | −$540 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$560 | −$810 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$190 | −$190 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$90 | −$90 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$6,720 | −$9,660 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $11,812about $980 a month | $17,400about $1,450 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Portage Lake Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Portage Lake'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 Portage Lake 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 Portage Lake's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Portage Lake listings are booked on 44% or more of their nights, against 32% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $200 adds about $1,990 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $235 a night or more, against a median of $200. 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 $1,670 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $4,110, against $1,120 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Portage Lake listings average 4.91 stars, and 75% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $2,260 a month, against $1,540 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Portage Lake?
Portage Lake listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Maine average (44%) and 3 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in March to 60% in July.
Across Portage Lake's 28 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 59%+ of open nights, 27 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 44% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 32% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 18% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Portage Lake, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 38% 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 Portage Lake?
The average nightly rate in Portage Lake, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $208 over the past year, about 47% below the Maine average of $390 and about 38% below the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $215 and bottom out in April at about $185.
Across Portage Lake's 28 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $300+ a night, about 1.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $235 or more, about $35 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $200 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $170 or less, about 15% below the median.
August rates run 15% above April's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Portage Lake?
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 Portage Lake it averaged $84 over the past year, from about $37 in a typical April to about $133 in a typical July.
Across Portage Lake's 28 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $131+ per open night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $99 or more, about $25 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $75 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $59 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July RevPAR is about 3.6 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $84 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Portage Lake
With only 28 active listings, the monthly pattern in Portage Lake is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in April.
Average revenue by month in Portage Lake
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Revenue by month in Portage Lake in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,570 |
| February | $2,510 |
| March | $1,420 |
| April | $1,120 |
| May | $1,460 |
| June | $2,300 |
| July | $4,110 |
| August | $3,350 |
| September | $2,490 |
| October | $3,640 |
| November | $1,880 |
| December | $1,620 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Portage Lake?
Guests book Portage Lake stays 79 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 116 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 9 days. A typical August booking is made in late April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 79 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 Portage Lake
None of the 28 active listings in Portage Lake 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 Portage Lake.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Portage Lake
AirROI's area guide picks eight Portage Lake neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Portage Lake, Portage Lake Campsites and Surrounding Woodlands. 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 Portage Lake | Central hub with easy access to local amenities, shops, and dining. Ideal for those looking for convenience and a taste of local culture. | Portage Lake Historic Sites, Local cafes and eateries, Portage Lake Park, Nearby hiking trails |
| Portage Lake Campsites | Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, these campsites offer a rustic experience that attracts families and groups looking to enjoy the great outdoors. | Camping sites, Fishing in Portage Lake, Hiking trails, Wildlife watching |
| Surrounding Woodlands | This area provides a serene environment with beautiful wooded settings, attracting nature seekers and those wanting tranquility away from busy city life. | Nature walks, Wildlife exploration, Scenic views, Peaceful retreats |
| Aroostook County Parks | Various parks in the region that offer recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and picnicking, appealing to both families and adventure seekers. | Aroostook State Park, Fishing spots, Trails for hiking, Picnic areas |
| Winter Sports Areas | Attracts winter sports enthusiasts with opportunities for snowmobiling, skiing, and ice fishing in winter, providing seasonal rental opportunities. | Ski resorts, Snowmobiling trails, Ice fishing spots, Winter festivals |
| Local Farms | Agri-tourism is on the rise, and visitors enjoy staying on working farms, experiencing local produce and rural life. | Farm tours, Fresh local produce, Petting zoos, Seasonal events |
| Community Events Venues | Hosting community events attracts visitors to the area, creating demand for short-term rentals during festivals and local celebrations. | Annual Portage Lake Festival, Local craft fairs, Sports events, Concerts |
| Nearby National Parks | Proximity to larger parks increases interest for those who want to explore the outdoors beyond Portage Lake, enhancing potential tourist traffic. | Access to national park trails, Camping sites, Guided tours, Nature education centers |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Portage Lake vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the four nearby markets in the table, all within 98 km, Pohénégamook (98 km away, 47 listings) earned the most per listing, about 22% more than Portage Lake. Presque Isle was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 38% in Portage Lake.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake 33 km | 32 | $17,347 | $273 | 28% |
| Presque Isle 39 km | 44 | $18,385 | $177 | 41% |
| Edmundston Canada · 69 km | 49 | $12,031 | $124 | 37% |
| Pohénégamook Canada · 98 km | 47 | $22,614 | $213 | 33% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Maine
- Portland Airbnb data 875 listings
- Old Orchard Beach Airbnb data 652 listings
- Bar Harbor Airbnb data 559 listings
- Wells Airbnb data 451 listings
- York Airbnb data 425 listings
- Bethel Airbnb data 337 listings
- Rangeley Airbnb data 326 listings
- Newry Airbnb data 290 listings
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Markets Similar to Portage Lake
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Portage Lake:
- Ruskin Airbnb data FL · $209/night · 38.1%
- Hattiesburg Airbnb data MS · $205/night · 37.9%
- Salmon Airbnb data ID · $207/night · 37.4%
- Haines City Airbnb data FL · $212/night · 37.8%
- Danville Airbnb data VA · $210/night · 37.5%
- Ontario Airbnb data CA · $207/night · 37.3%
FAQ
Portage Lake Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Portage Lake?
An active Portage Lake Airbnb grossed $18,532 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 28 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,130 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Portage Lake?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Portage Lake listings earn between $1,210 and $3,130 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,460 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 Portage Lake?
Listings in Portage Lake were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 44% for the Maine average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Portage Lake?
The average booked night in Portage Lake cost $208 before fees. Half of listings charge between $170 and $235, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Portage Lake?
None of the active Portage Lake 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 Portage Lake?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Portage Lake Airbnb grossed $18,532 in the 12 months to October 2026, 54% below the Maine average of $40,509, though with only 28 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, $11,812 a year (about $980 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 $1,450 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Portage Lake?
July usually pays best, averaging $4,110 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Portage Lake?
Each night a Portage Lake listing was open to book earned $84 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 $131 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Portage Lake?
Portage Lake stays were booked 79 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Portage Lake?
The average Portage Lake Airbnb stay lasted 4.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Portage Lake rated?
Guests rate Portage Lake Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Portage Lake?
Downtown Portage Lake, Portage Lake Campsites and Surrounding Woodlands draw the most short-term rental interest in Portage Lake. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Portage Lake?
AirROI counted 28 active Airbnb listings in Portage Lake as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Eagle Lake, 33 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Portage Lake?
In Portage Lake, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $115.
How many tourists visit Portage Lake, ME?
All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 485 Airbnb stays in Portage Lake, ME in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Maine tourism statistics.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 28 active Airbnb listings in Portage Lake from November 2025 to October 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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