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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Guilford brought in $40,185 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 53% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average of $26,349.
The short answer
Rates in Guilford run ahead of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $424 a night and were booked on 40% of available nights, against $260 and 41% for the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.6 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 85 active listings, Guilford is the fourth-largest of 10 South Central Connecticut Planning Region markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 12%.
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Gross bookings per Guilford listing averaged $40,185 over the 12 months to September 2026 (South Central Connecticut Planning Region average: $26,349), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Guilford listing brings in $9,070 in July, its best month, and $2,540 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 43% 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 3.1 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 3.6 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.
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 | $4,836 | 41.5% | $396 | $161 | 60 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,983 | 46.1% | $392 | $161 | 94 days | 3.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,588 | 36.1% | $379 | $120 | 52 days | 4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,517 | 32.9% | $380 | $113 | 47 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,603 | 26.4% | $374 | $84 | 27 days | 6.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,107 | 26.0% | $373 | $111 | 27 days | 5.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,567 | 24.3% | $374 | $83 | 28 days | 4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,001 | 27.2% | $387 | $100 | 35 days | 5.3 nights |
| May 2026 | $5,376 | 43.7% | $438 | $173 | 53 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $7,444 | 55.9% | $458 | $248 | 47 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $8,983 | 59.2% | $485 | $290 | 79 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $8,211 | 57.5% | $477 | $265 | 62 days | 4.1 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 Guilford home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the free Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Guilford Airbnb took in $40,185 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,310 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 $3,870 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,780 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,540 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,990 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 | $37,405 | $62,260 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Guilford bookings | $2,780 | $4,630 |
| Gross bookings | $40,185 | $66,890 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Guilford listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,110 | −$8,500 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,780 | −$4,630 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,010 | −$3,340 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$800 | −$1,340 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,210 | −$2,010 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$400 | −$400 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$200 | −$200 |
| 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 | −$12,510 | −$20,420 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $27,675about $2,310 a month | $46,470about $3,870 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Guilford'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 Guilford 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 $5,570 a month, against $3,350 for the average one.
Occupancy
Guilford listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in February to 61% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Guilford, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Guilford, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $424 over the past year, about 63% above the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average of $260 and about 32% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $450 and bottom out in November at about $355.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 27% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $424 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 Guilford it averaged $170 over the past year, from about $87 in a typical January to about $293 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $170 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Guilford has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 2.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Guilford
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,690 |
| February | Low season | $2,540 |
| March | Low season | $2,970 |
| April | Low season | $3,330 |
| May | Shoulder season | $4,860 |
| June | High season | $6,730 |
| July | High season | $9,070 |
| August | High season | $8,220 |
| September | Shoulder season | $4,720 |
| October | Low season | $4,260 |
| November | Low season | $3,420 |
| December | Low season | $3,680 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $8,010 | 56% | $444 |
| Shoulder seasonMay, September | $4,790 | 43% | $394 |
| Low seasonOctober–April | $3,270 | 33% | $364 |
Guests book Guilford stays 56 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 88 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical October booking is made in mid-July.
October 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 56 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 85 active listings in Guilford 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 Guilford.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks Guilford and North Branford as the parts of Guilford that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford | Guilford boasts charming colonial architecture, beautiful beaches, and a friendly community. It attracts tourists looking to explore Connecticut's historical sites and coastal lifestyle. | Guilford Town Green, Bishop's Orchard, Hammock Point, Guilford Art Center, Jacobs Beach, Fowler Field |
| North Branford | Known for its peaceful environment and close-knit community, North Branford provides easy access to outdoor activities and is attractive to nature lovers. | Northford Park, Wharton Brook State Park, Bristol Glen, Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, Ricky D's BBQ, Wallingford Country Club |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Guilford are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Houses are the most common property type at 74%, about 4.8 times the share of apartments and condos (15%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Guilford Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 91.8% | 78 |
| Private room | 8.2% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Guilford Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 74.1% | 63 |
| Apartment/Condo | 15.3% | 13 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 4.7% | 4 |
| Others | 2.4% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.4% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 1.2% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Guilford (29% of entire homes), and 47% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 75 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Guilford 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 | 2.7% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.3% | 22 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.3% | 16 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.7% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% | 12 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% | 3 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Guilford earned $32,800 over the past year, against $55,000 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 22 | $32,800 | $34,800 | $263 | 44% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16 | $33,500 | $39,900 | $369 | 46% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | $27,500 | $47,700 | $580 | 35% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12 | $55,000 | $58,200 | $714 | 35% |
The most common capacity in Guilford is eight or more guests (24% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 78 listings with a guest capacity on file (92% of the market).
Guilford 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 | 17.9% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 7.7% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 23.1% | 18 |
| 5 guests | 3.8% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 19.2% | 15 |
| 7 guests | 3.8% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 24.4% | 19 |
Guilford hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 22% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Guilford: 44% of listings have one, and 73% have a backyard.
Share of Guilford listings with each common amenity
Guests
Guilford draws mostly domestic guests: 95% of those who left reviews live in the United States. New York alone accounts for 14% of reviews. English is spoken by 68% of guests, and Spanish by 12%.
95% of Guilford guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Guilford guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 13.6% |
| Boston | 1.7% |
| Washington | 1.7% |
| Guilford | 1.4% |
| Philadelphia | 1.3% |
Where Guilford guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 95.4% |
| United Kingdom | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Guilford guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 68.3% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| French | 6.3% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 2.0% |
Guilford Airbnbs average 4.92 stars, and 76% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.82. Listings here carry long review histories, about 90 reviews each on average.
Communication and check-in score highest in Guilford; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.97 |
| Location | 4.94 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Guilford listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 18% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Guilford listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 47.1% | 40 |
| 181-270 days | 35.3% | 30 |
| 91-180 days | 17.6% | 15 |
Days a year Guilford listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 17.6% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 41.2% | 35 |
| 31-90 days | 22.4% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 18.8% | 16 |
The average Guilford booking lasts 5.1 nights, longest in April and shortest in October. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year, some 1,690 in all. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Guilford
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than two-thirds of listings in Guilford accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Guilford 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 Guilford, used by 35% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 44% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Guilford listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Guilford listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $172, and some higher fees lift the average to $315. Spread over the average stay of 5.1 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Guilford, a three-bedroom home, took in $166,000 over the past year, about 4.1 times the city's average of $40,200.
3BR Waterfront Oasis on Joshua Cove, Private Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Sea the Long Island Sound w/ private beach access! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.57
Spacious Oceanfront Getaway with Spectacular Views Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Peaceful private home with pool and pond Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Entire home - Cheerful 4 bedroom on the shoreline. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
"Red House on the Knoll" at Indian Cove Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99 Only 2% of Guilford listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. 64% 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 15% 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 22 km, Clinton (14 km away, 68 listings) earned the most per listing, about 8% more than Guilford. Wallingford was the busiest, booked on 49% of nights against 40% in Guilford.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison 7 km | 58 | $31,569 | $388 | 37% |
| Branford 10 km | 74 | $41,905 | $395 | 42% |
| Clinton 14 km | 68 | $43,498 | $419 | 39% |
| East Haven 15 km | 39 | $30,598 | $442 | 37% |
| New Haven 20 km | 635 | $19,105 | $172 | 42% |
| Westbrook 20 km | 65 | $40,908 | $425 | 40% |
| Hamden 21 km | 55 | $16,258 | $215 | 36% |
| Wallingford 22 km | 33 | $22,435 | $184 | 49% |
See all 10 South Central Connecticut Planning Region Airbnb markets
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FAQ
An active Guilford Airbnb grossed $40,185 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 85 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,270 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Guilford listings earn between $1,980 and $6,270 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,000 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 Guilford were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 41% for the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Guilford cost $424 before fees. Half of listings charge between $210 and $535, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Guilford 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 Guilford Airbnb grossed $40,185 in the 12 months to September 2026, 53% above the South Central Connecticut Planning Region average of $26,349. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $27,675 a year (about $2,310 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 $3,870 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging $9,070 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.
Each night a Guilford listing was open to book earned $170 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 $339 or more.
Guilford stays were booked 56 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Guilford Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Guilford Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Guilford and North Branford draw the most short-term rental interest in Guilford. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 85 active Airbnb listings in Guilford as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Madison, 7 km away.
In Guilford, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $172, and some higher fees lift the average to $315.
Method
Figures on this page cover 85 active Airbnb listings in Guilford 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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