The Lake Front Oasis in Eldon•Near Bagnell Dam Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- $130,862
- Occupancy
- 51.0%
- Daily rate
- $491
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Eldon brought in $23,773 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 15% less than the Missouri average of $28,002.
The short answer
Eldon earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $300 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against $260 and 38% for the Missouri average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 6.2 times as much as in December, usually the slowest. With only 37 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 37 active listings, Eldon is the 64th-largest of 125 Missouri markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings grew 16%.
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Gross bookings per Eldon listing averaged $23,773 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Missouri average: $28,002), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Eldon listing brings in $7,750 in July, its best month, and $1,260 in December, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 53% 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 5.3 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 6.2 times what December 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 rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,337 | 25.6% | $301 | $78 | 49 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,765 | 24.2% | $272 | $57 | 47 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,553 | 21.7% | $266 | $52 | 31 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,478 | 24.2% | $274 | $48 | 26 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,603 | 19.0% | $276 | $52 | 12 days | 7.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,198 | 25.0% | $276 | $78 | 8 days | 4.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,480 | 23.0% | $270 | $48 | 13 days | 3.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,545 | 23.7% | $271 | $51 | 13 days | 5.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,158 | 33.3% | $317 | $102 | 38 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,181 | 41.5% | $372 | $206 | 44 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,438 | 46.3% | $380 | $240 | 70 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,773 | 30.1% | $346 | $122 | 50 days | 2.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Eldon address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Eldon Airbnb took in $23,773 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,210 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 $2,980 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,510 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,500 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,040 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 | $20,263 | $49,330 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Eldon bookings | $3,510 | $8,540 |
| Gross bookings | $23,773 | $57,870 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Eldon listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,040 | −$7,410 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,510 | −$8,540 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,190 | −$2,890 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$480 | −$1,160 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$710 | −$1,740 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$240 | −$240 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$120 | −$120 |
| 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 | −$9,290 | −$22,100 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $14,483about $1,210 a month | $35,770about $2,980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Eldon'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 Eldon 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 $4,820 a month, against $1,980 for the average one.
Occupancy
Eldon listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points below the Missouri average (38%) and 11 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in October to 48% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Eldon, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Eldon, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $300 over the past year, about 15% above the Missouri average of $260 and about 6% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $370 and bottom out in January and February at about $255.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 46% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Eldon it averaged $111 over the past year, from about $41 in a typical December to about $250 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 6.2 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $111 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 37 active listings, the monthly pattern in Eldon is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in December.
Average revenue by month in Eldon
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,400 |
| February | $1,660 |
| March | $1,550 |
| April | $1,990 |
| May | $2,910 |
| June | $5,930 |
| July | $7,750 |
| August | $4,640 |
| September | $2,150 |
| October | $1,510 |
| November | $1,520 |
| December | $1,260 |
Guests book Eldon stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 72 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 12 days. A typical July booking is made in early May.
July 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 43 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 37 active listings in Eldon 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 Eldon.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Eldon neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake of the Ozarks, Camden County and Eldon Historic Downtown. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Ozarks | A popular vacation destination known for its beautiful views and outdoor activities. Great for families and water sports enthusiasts. | Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Bagnell Dam, Lodge of Four Seasons, Golf courses, Water sports activities |
| Camden County | Located near the Lake of the Ozarks, this area offers a blend of nature and community activities, ideal for those looking for a quiet getaway. | Harbor Hop, Lake Cruises, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Local wineries, State parks |
| Eldon Historic Downtown | A charming small-town area with a rich history. Offers a glimpse into local life and culture, appealing to visitors who appreciate quaint environments. | Eldon Museum, Local shops and cafes, Historic architecture, Community events |
| Jefferson City | The capital of Missouri, with a mix of history and modern attractions. Ideal for business travelers and those interested in state government and history. | Missouri State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Historic Old Prison, Jefferson City Museum |
| Cole County | Surrounding Jefferson City, this rural county offers outdoor activities and access to nature, attracting nature lovers and hunters. | State parks, Hiking trails, Scenic viewpoints, Hunting grounds |
| Macks Creek | A small town located near the Lake of the Ozarks, providing a more secluded feel with access to the lake’s recreational activities. | Local fishing spots, Tranquil parks, Recreational opportunities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 86% of listings in Eldon, alongside 5 private-room listings (14%). Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about three times the share of apartments and condos (19%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Eldon Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.5% | 32 |
| Private room | 13.5% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Eldon Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 56.8% | 21 |
| Apartment/Condo | 18.9% | 7 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 13.5% | 5 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 10.8% | 4 |
Most Eldon homes are built for groups: 67% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (33%). Shares are of the 30 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Eldon entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.3% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 23.3% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.7% | 2 |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% | 10 |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.3% | 4 |
Eldon is a group-trip market: 54% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.2 times the share of the next most common size, two guests (24%).
Eldon listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 24.3% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 2.7% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 10.8% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 8.1% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 54.1% | 20 |
Eldon hosts set up an average of 4.2 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Eldon: 49% of listings have one, and 46% offer lake access.
Share of Eldon listings with each common amenity
Guests
Eldon draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: St. Louis is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. English is spoken by 85% of guests, and Spanish by 10%.
96% of Eldon guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Eldon guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| St. Louis | 6.6% |
| Columbia | 5.7% |
| Kansas City | 4.7% |
| Olathe | 2.8% |
| Crystal City | 1.9% |
Where Eldon guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 96.3% |
| United Kingdom | 1.9% |
| India | 0.9% |
| South Africa | 0.9% |
Languages spoken by Eldon guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 84.6% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
Eldon Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 54% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness and value for money: both score 4.79, against 4.94 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Eldon; cleanliness and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
95% of Eldon listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 49% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Eldon listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 81.1% | 30 |
| 181-270 days | 13.5% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 5.4% | 2 |
Days a year Eldon listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.4% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 16.2% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 48.6% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 29.7% | 11 |
The average Eldon booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in January and shortest in October. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year. 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 Eldon
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About two-thirds of listings in Eldon accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Eldon listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Eldon, used by 62% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 27% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Eldon listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
86% of Eldon listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $250. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly $60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Eldon, a three-bedroom home, took in $131,000 over the past year, about 5.5 times the city's average of $23,800.
The Lake Front Oasis in Eldon•Near Bagnell Dam Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Lake Life: Amazing Weekday Specials! Great Cove! Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Wet Feet Retreat Lake House with Boat Rental Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Spacious Lakefront Home Private Dock & Firepit 3MM Entire home · 4 bedrooms
Lakefront! Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Luxury Lakefront Home with Private Dock 5BR/5BA Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run 27% of Eldon listings and owners run the rest, though 27% 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. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 22% 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 78% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 28 km, Sunrise Beach (15 km away) earned the most per listing, about 93% more than Eldon. Gravois Mills, Sunrise Beach and Linn Creek were the busiest, each booked on 36% of nights against 30% in Eldon.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount 7 km | 119 | $31,863 | $396 | 33% |
| Lake Ozark 8 km | 468 | $26,593 | $343 | 31% |
| Village of Four Seasons 10 km | 180 | $19,727 | $273 | 31% |
| Gravois Mills 14 km | 148 | $36,493 | $415 | 36% |
| Osage Beach 15 km | 909 | $25,942 | $322 | 32% |
| Sunrise Beach 15 km | 299 | $45,847 | $501 | 36% |
| Linn Creek 22 km | 31 | $42,211 | $441 | 36% |
| Climax Springs 28 km | 32 | $38,000 | $400 | 34% |
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FAQ
An active Eldon Airbnb grossed $23,773 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 37 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,700 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Eldon listings earn between $690 and $3,700 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,430 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Eldon were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Missouri average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Eldon cost $300 before fees. Half of listings charge between $120 and $420, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Eldon 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 Eldon Airbnb grossed $23,773 in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% below the Missouri average of $28,002. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $14,483 a year (about $1,210 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 $2,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $7,750 per active listing over the past two years, and December usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Eldon listing was open to book earned $111 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 $270 or more.
Eldon stays were booked 43 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Eldon Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Eldon Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Lake of the Ozarks, Camden County and Eldon Historic Downtown draw the most short-term rental interest in Eldon. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 37 active Airbnb listings in Eldon as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Rocky Mount, 7 km away.
In Eldon, 86% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $250.
Method
Figures on this page cover 37 active Airbnb listings in Eldon 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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