On Lake~Retreats~Brand New Kitchen~Game Room~Pets Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $114,780
- Occupancy
- 29.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,062
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Clifton brought in $26,167 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 9% less than the Texas average of $28,696.
The short answer
Listings averaged $270 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, close to the Texas average on both counts.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 86% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 51 active listings, Clifton is the 216th-largest of 442 Texas markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings grew 31%.
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Gross bookings per Clifton listing averaged $26,167 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Texas average: $28,696), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Clifton listing brings in $3,840 in July, its best month, and $2,060 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 29% 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 3.2 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 1.9 times what February 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.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
May 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in September 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $3,778 | 39.0% | $268 | $122 | 37 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,116 | 33.8% | $261 | $104 | 44 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,688 | 31.8% | $258 | $87 | 47 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,527 | 31.0% | $254 | $82 | 12 days | 4.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,148 | 27.4% | $252 | $77 | 24 days | 4.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,198 | 39.6% | $262 | $103 | 30 days | 3.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,571 | 31.5% | $259 | $86 | 30 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,996 | 43.4% | $269 | $129 | 41 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,507 | 41.3% | $263 | $117 | 47 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,881 | 38.7% | $263 | $125 | 55 days | 4.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,840 | 36.8% | $258 | $92 | 32 days | 5.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $3,465 | 49.0% | $254 | $116 | 45 days | 3.6 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 Clifton listing earns about $2,120 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Clifton Airbnb took in $26,167 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,350 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 $2,490 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,200 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,610 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,150 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 | $22,967 | $42,040 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Clifton bookings | $3,200 | $5,860 |
| Gross bookings | $26,167 | $47,900 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 92% of Clifton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,800 | −$6,950 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,200 | −$5,860 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,310 | −$2,390 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$520 | −$960 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$790 | −$1,440 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$260 | −$260 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$10,010 | −$17,990 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,157about $1,350 a month | $29,910about $2,490 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Clifton'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 Clifton 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 $3,990 a month, against $2,180 for the average one.
Occupancy
Clifton listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Texas average (38%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 43% in March and falls to 29% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
March is usually the busiest month in Clifton, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Clifton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $270 over the past year, about the same as the Texas average ($275) and about 19% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about $245 and $270.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Clifton
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month ADR of $270 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 Clifton it averaged $97 over the past year, from about $74 in a typical February to about $124 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 1.7 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Seasonality
Clifton has two high seasons, March and May–July, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to February. A listing earns about 43% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Clifton
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,470 |
| February | Low season | $2,060 |
| March | High season | $3,480 |
| April | Shoulder season | $2,940 |
| May | High season | $3,390 |
| June | High season | $3,420 |
| July | High season | $3,840 |
| August | Shoulder season | $3,030 |
| September | Shoulder season | $3,130 |
| October | Shoulder season | $3,220 |
| November | Shoulder season | $3,080 |
| December | Low season | $2,670 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMarch, May–July | $3,530 | 39% | $265 |
| Shoulder seasonApril, August–November | $3,080 | 36% | $254 |
| Low seasonDecember–February | $2,400 | 30% | $249 |
Guests book Clifton stays 43 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 49 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July 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 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 51 active listings in Clifton 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 Clifton.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Clifton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Clifton, Downtown Clifton and Bosque River. 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 Clifton | A picturesque area offering water activities, fishing, and peaceful lakeside views. Ideal for families and tourists seeking relaxation and outdoor fun. | Clifton Town Lake, Clifton City Park, Lake Whitney, local picnic areas, water sports activities |
| Downtown Clifton | The vibrant center of Clifton featuring shops, restaurants, and local attractions. Perfect for visitors wanting to experience the local culture and cuisine. | Hico Arts & Crafts, Clifton Historical Museum, local dining options, festivals and events, weekly farmers market |
| Bosque River | Scenic area along the Bosque River, great for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Offers hiking and fishing opportunities, making it attractive to eco-tourists. | Bosque River Trails, Clifton Park, fishing spots, hiking trails, wildlife viewing |
| Clifton Community Center | A hub for community events and activities, making it a great spot for families and gatherings, appealing to visitors seeking a local experience. | Community events, recreational activities, library, outdoor sports fields, walking paths |
| Clifton Golf Course | An excellent recreational option for golf enthusiasts. Visitors looking for leisure activities will be drawn to this area’s beautiful course and facilities. | Clifton Country Club, golf tournaments, golf lessons, clubhouse restaurant |
| Historic District | Rich in history with charming homes and buildings, this area attracts those interested in history and architecture, providing a unique cultural experience. | Historic homes, local architecture, guided tours, Clifton Heritage Center |
| Local Farms | Offers an authentic rural experience with opportunities for agritourism. Great for families and anyone looking to escape urban life. | farm tours, local produce, seasonal festivals, pick-your-own farms |
| Outdoor Recreational Spots | A variety of parks and natural areas for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking, appealing to nature lovers and active travelers. | Lake Waco, state parks, hiking paths, bike trails, scenic picnic areas |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Clifton is an entire home: all 51 listings rent the whole place. Houses account for 78% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 10%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Clifton Airbnb listings by room type
Houses dominate the property mix
Clifton Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 78.4% | 40 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 9.8% | 5 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.9% | 2 |
| Others | 3.9% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.9% | 2 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Clifton (33% of entire homes), and 49% have three or more bedrooms.
Clifton entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 33.3% | 17 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.5% | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% | 8 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% | 4 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Clifton earned $13,400 over the past year, against $21,700 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 17 | $13,400 | $15,200 | $158 | 34% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13 | $21,700 | $24,300 | $241 | 43% |
Clifton is a group-trip market: 45% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about twice the share of the next most common size, four guests (22%).
Clifton listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 13.7% | 7 |
| 4 guests | 21.6% | 11 |
| 5 guests | 3.9% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 13.7% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 2.0% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 45.1% | 23 |
Clifton hosts set up an average of 4.4 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About four in ten listings (41%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Clifton: 55% of listings have one, and 45% offer lake access.
Share of Clifton listings with each common amenity
Guests
Clifton draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Fort Worth is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews. English is spoken by 75% of guests, and Spanish by 21%.
96% of Clifton guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Clifton guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 6.5% |
| Dallas | 5.5% |
| Houston | 3.8% |
| Waco | 2.7% |
| Austin | 2.7% |
Where Clifton guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 95.9% |
| Mexico | 1.0% |
| United Kingdom | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
| Panama | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Clifton guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 74.6% |
| Spanish | 21.1% |
| German | 2.1% |
| Finnish | 0.7% |
| Portuguese | 0.7% |
Clifton Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.84.
Check-in scores highest in Clifton; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.89 |
| Cleanliness | 4.86 |
| Communication | 4.95 |
| Location | 4.87 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Clifton 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 91 to 180 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Clifton listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 51.0% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 37.3% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 11.8% | 6 |
Days a year Clifton listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 11.8% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 39.2% | 20 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 15.7% | 8 |
The average Clifton booking lasts 4.2 nights, longest in February and shortest in May. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 1,190 in all. Nearly six in ten 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 Clifton
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Clifton accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Clifton 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 Clifton, used by 45% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 27% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Clifton listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Clifton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $152. Spread over the average stay of 4.2 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Clifton, an eight-bedroom home, took in $115,000 over the past year, about 4.4 times the city's average of $26,200. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
On Lake~Retreats~Brand New Kitchen~Game Room~Pets Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.95
HUGE Lake House with gorgeous views & lake access Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Spacious Lakeview Oasis with Pool + Hot Tub Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Luxury Lakehouse on Lake Whitney Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Kash Cove Lakeside Retreat Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Lakefront, Swim&Fish from Shore, Firepit, A+ View Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81 Only 12% of Clifton listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Seven 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 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 92% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 78 km, Lacy Lakeview (38 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 43% more than Clifton. Burleson was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 36% in Clifton.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney 19 km | 56 | $30,429 | $272 | 35% |
| Lacy Lakeview 38 km | 36 | $37,434 | $253 | 40% |
| Waco 42 km | 639 | $29,576 | $234 | 40% |
| Glen Rose 52 km | 103 | $32,954 | $249 | 37% |
| Gatesville 55 km | 39 | $14,560 | $251 | 27% |
| Cleburne 57 km | 57 | $18,544 | $172 | 39% |
| Granbury 73 km | 418 | $34,779 | $314 | 37% |
| Burleson 78 km | 59 | $30,928 | $252 | 46% |
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FAQ
An active Clifton Airbnb grossed $26,167 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 51 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,880 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Clifton listings earn between $1,210 and $3,880 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,230 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 Clifton were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Texas average. March is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Clifton cost $270 before fees. Half of listings charge between $135 and $280, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Clifton 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 Clifton Airbnb grossed $26,167 in the 12 months to October 2026, 9% below the Texas average of $28,696. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $16,157 a year (about $1,350 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 $2,490 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $3,840 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 Clifton listing was open to book earned $97 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 $220 or more.
Clifton 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 Clifton Airbnb stay lasted 4.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Clifton Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Lake Clifton, Downtown Clifton and Bosque River draw the most short-term rental interest in Clifton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 51 active Airbnb listings in Clifton as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Whitney, 19 km away.
In Clifton, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $152.
All of Texas had more than 129 million visitors in 2024, the Office of the Texas Governor (Travel Texas) reports. AirROI estimates 1,194 Airbnb stays in Clifton, TX in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Texas tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 51 active Airbnb listings in Clifton 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.