Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Mercer Island, WA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
46
Avg. booking lead time
46 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
April

The short answer

Mercer Island Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates in Mercer Island run ahead of the Washington State average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $338 a night and were booked on 43% of available nights, against $285 and 43% for the Washington State average.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.2 times as much as in April, usually the slowest. With only 46 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.

With 46 active listings, Mercer Island is the 121st-largest of 232 Washington State markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 35% while the number of active listings shrank 12%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Mercer Island?

Gross bookings per Mercer Island listing averaged $39,995 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Washington State average: $36,079), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Mercer Island listing brings in $8,720 in July, its best month, and $2,750 in April, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 2.9 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $9,130+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $5,130 or more, roughly $1,900 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $3,260 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,740 or less, about half 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 3.2 times what April 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.

Mercer Island Airbnb Data by Month

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 and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Mercer Island, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$4,83853.6%$332$16137 days7.4 nights
Oct 2025$3,75347.4%$315$12120 days7 nights
Nov 2025$3,67946.2%$314$12338 days4.2 nights
Dec 2025$3,21136.8%$319$10445 days4.8 nights
Jan 2026$3,96433.5%$299$12812 days8.2 nights
Feb 2026$3,92335.5%$302$14022 days7.3 nights
Mar 2026$4,39747.9%$310$14230 days6.8 nights
Apr 2026$2,84336.8%$325$9522 days5.1 nights
May 2026$5,88643.7%$371$19032 days8.3 nights
Jun 2026$8,61256.5%$481$28760 days5.6 nights
Jul 2026$9,82059.8%$458$31759 days6.2 nights
Aug 2026$6,65252.8%$396$21567 days4.5 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 Mercer Island address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Mercer Island Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Mercer Island Airbnb took in $39,995 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,210 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 $3,510 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,520 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,910 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.

Mercer Island Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Mercer Island Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$36,195$57,030
Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Mercer Island bookings$3,800$5,990
Gross bookings$39,995$63,020
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 78% of Mercer Island listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$5,110−$8,060
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$3,800−$5,990
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$2,000−$3,150
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$800−$1,260
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,200−$1,890
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−$13,510−$20,950
Left for housing costs, then profit$26,485about $2,210 a month$42,070about $3,510 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Mercer Island Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Mercer Island listings are booked on 67% or more of their nights, against 45% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $265 adds about $2,660 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $405 a night or more, against a median of $265. 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 $3,620 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $8,720, against $2,750 in April, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Mercer Island listings average 4.83 stars, and 43% 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 $5,250 a month, against $3,330 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Mercer Island?

Mercer Island listings were booked on 43% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Washington State average and 2 percentage points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 36% in January to 62% in July.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 82%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 67% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 45% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 23% or less, under two nights a week.

July is usually the busiest month in Mercer Island, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 43% 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 Mercer Island?

The average nightly rate in Mercer Island, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $338 over the past year, about 19% above the Washington State average of $285 and about 6% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June at about $430 and bottom out in February and December at about $290.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $625+ a night, about 2.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $405 or more, about $140 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $265 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $180 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

June rates run 47% above December's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Mercer Island?

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 Mercer Island it averaged $156 over the past year, from about $92 in a typical April to about $281 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $239+ per open night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $160 or more, about $60 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $101 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $80 or less, about 79% of the median.

July RevPAR is about three times April's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $156 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 Mercer Island

With only 46 active listings, the monthly pattern in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Mercer Island in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Mercer Island, by calendar month
MonthRevenue per listing
January$3,230
February$3,050
March$3,210
April$2,750
May$4,860
June$7,410
July$8,720
August$6,130
September$4,530
October$3,580
November$3,280
December$3,310

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Mercer Island?

Guests book Mercer Island stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 55 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical June booking is made in late April.

June 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 46 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 Mercer Island

None of the 46 active listings in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mercer Island

AirROI's area guide picks eight Mercer Island neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lakeside Area, Downtown Mercer Island and East Seattle. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mercer Island
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Lakeside AreaPopular for its picturesque waterfront views and access to outdoor recreational activities. Visitors flock here for kayaking and paddleboarding on Lake Washington, making it ideal for guests seeking relaxation and nature.Lake Washington, Mercer Island Park, Luther Burbank Park, Kirkland waterfront, Waverly Beach Park
Downtown Mercer IslandOffers a charming small-town atmosphere with easy access to shops, restaurants, and cafes. It's ideal for travelers who prefer convenience and amenities within walking distance.Mercer Island Community and Event Center, Local shops and cafes, Mercer Island Farmers Market, Mercer Island Library
East SeattleClose proximity to urban amenities while providing serene residential surroundings. Attractive to families and business travelers seeking quiet accommodation near Seattle.Bellevue Golf Course, Seward Park, Seattle's Waterfront, Bitter Lake Park
North EndA quiet and family-friendly neighborhood, ideal for longer stays and attracting business professionals. Offers more residential space while still being close to the city's amenities.Mercer Island Athletic Club, Viewpoint Park, Local dining options, Shops along N. Mercer Way
South EndKnown for its parks and recreational facilities, draws in travelers looking for a mix of nature and community events. Great for families and outdoor enthusiasts.Mercer Island Beach Club, Clarke Beach Park, South Mercer Playfields
Pioneer ParkA historic area with a focus on outdoor experiences, popular among visitors interested in hiking and exploring nature trails. Appeals to adventurous travelers.Pioneer Park trail, Mercer Island Historical Society, Scenic viewpoints
West Mercer IslandFeatures stunning views of Seattle and the Olympic Mountains, making it popular for luxury stays. Appeals to tourists looking for high-end accommodations and privacy.Scenic viewpoints, Luxury residences, West Mercer Beach Park
Island Crest ParkThis vibrant community area attracts families and groups, providing playgrounds and sports facilities. Ideal for family-friendly stays and events.Island Crest Park, Community sports fields, Walking trails

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Mercer Island Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Mercer Island, alongside 5 private-room listings (11%). Houses are the most common property type at 54%, about 1.7 times the share of apartments and condos (33%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Mercer Island Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 89%
  • Private room 11%
Room types in numbers
Mercer Island Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home89.1%41
Private room10.9%5

Listings by property type

Mercer Island Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 54%
  • Apartment/Condo 33%
  • Others 11%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
Property types in numbers
Mercer Island Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House54.3%25
Apartment/Condo32.6%15
Others10.9%5
Hotel/Boutique2.2%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Mercer Island Have?

One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Mercer Island (39% of entire homes), and 39% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 41 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Mercer Island entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Mercer Island entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio4.9%2
1 bedroom39.0%16
2 bedrooms17.1%7
3 bedrooms9.8%4
4 bedrooms19.5%8
5+ bedrooms9.8%4

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Mercer Island Sleep?

Mercer Island is a group-trip market: 30% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, two guests (28%). Shares are of the 43 listings with a guest capacity on file (93% of the market).

Mercer Island listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Mercer Island listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listings with a capacity on fileListings
2 guests27.9%12
3 guests9.3%4
4 guests20.9%9
6 guests7.0%3
7 guests4.7%2
8+ guests30.2%13

How Mercer Island Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Mercer Island hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
21
Beds per listing
2.8
Show exact location
28%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Mercer Island Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in Mercer Island: 89% of listings offer it, and 57% have a patio or balcony.

Share of Mercer Island listings with each common amenity

  • Heating Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Hair dryer Nearly all
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 98%
  • TV 98%
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • Hangers 91%
  • Hot water 91%
  • Essentials 91%
  • Free parking on premises 89%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Mercer Island?

Mercer Island draws mostly domestic guests: 93% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Seattle alone accounts for 10% of reviews. Of the 7% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 73% of guests, and Spanish by 12%.

93% of Mercer Island guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 93%
  • International 7%

Where Mercer Island guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Seattle 10%
  • Portland 6%
  • Mercer Island 4%
  • Los Angeles 3%
  • Denver 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Mercer Island guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Seattle10.4%
Portland6.0%
Mercer Island4.4%
Los Angeles3.1%
Denver2.2%

Where Mercer Island guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 93%
  • Canada 1%
  • United Kingdom 1%
  • Australia 1%
  • Mexico 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Mercer Island guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States92.9%
Canada1.2%
United Kingdom0.9%
Australia0.6%
Mexico0.6%

Languages spoken by Mercer Island guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 73%
  • Spanish 12%
  • Chinese 3%
  • French 2%
  • Italian 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Mercer Island guests
LanguageShare of guests
English73.1%
Spanish11.7%
Chinese3.4%
French2.1%
Italian1.4%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Mercer Island?

Mercer Island Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.95 for location.

Location scores highest in Mercer Island; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.86
  • Cleanliness 4.86
  • Communication 4.89
  • Location 4.95
  • Check-in 4.91
  • Value 4.76
Category scores in numbers
Mercer Island guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.86
Cleanliness4.86
Communication4.89
Location4.95
Check-in4.91
Value4.76

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Mercer Island: Stays, Rules and Fees

About three-quarters of Mercer Island listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 28% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Mercer Island listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 52%
  • 181-270 days 22%
  • 91-180 days 24%
  • 1-30 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Mercer Island listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days52.2%24
181-270 days21.7%10
91-180 days23.9%11
1-30 days2.2%1

Days a year Mercer Island listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 26%
  • 91-180 days 20%
  • 31-90 days 33%
  • 1-30 days 20%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Mercer Island listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days2.2%1
181-270 days26.1%12
91-180 days19.6%9
31-90 days32.6%15
1-30 days19.6%9

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Mercer Island?

The average Mercer Island booking lasts 7.7 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Mercer Island

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Mercer Island Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

46% of listings in Mercer Island accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights. A smaller group, 9%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.

Minimum stay set by Mercer Island listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 22% 10 listings
  • 2 Nights 24% 11 listings
  • 3 Nights 9% 4 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 22% 10 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 15% 7 listings
  • 30+ Nights 9% 4 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Mercer Island?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Mercer Island, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 33% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Mercer Island listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 11% 5 listings
  • Moderate 22% 10 listings
  • Limited 7% 3 listings
  • Firm 30% 14 listings
  • Strict 28% 13 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 2% 1 listing

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Mercer Island?

More than nine in ten Mercer Island listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $195, and some higher fees lift the average to $276. Spread over the average stay of 7.7 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$195
Average cleaning fee
$276
Listings charging a fee
91.3%
Share of gross revenue
9.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Mercer Island

The top-grossing Airbnb in Mercer Island, a four-bedroom home, took in $511,000 over the past year, about 13 times the city's average of $40,000.

Stunning Waterfront Mansion w Pool n Hottub Stunning Waterfront Mansion w Pool n Hottub Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$511,430
Occupancy
59.6%
Daily rate
$2,043
Family Friendly Home with easy access to downtown Family Friendly Home with easy access to downtown Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$132,053
Occupancy
61.1%
Daily rate
$501
Sunny Paradiso, perfect location Seattle& Bellevue Sunny Paradiso, perfect location Seattle& Bellevue Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
$79,856
Occupancy
56.9%
Daily rate
$407
【WY】Lake Home with Private Dock 【WY】Lake Home with Private Dock Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.10
Revenue
$74,099
Occupancy
29.2%
Daily rate
$813
Private park in a cozy home next to I-90 huge yard Private park in a cozy home next to I-90 huge yard Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.76
Revenue
$71,537
Occupancy
52.8%
Daily rate
$349
Views! Modern 2BD, 2B, Downtown MI, Free Parking Views! Modern 2BD, 2B, Downtown MI, Free Parking Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
$66,632
Occupancy
58.7%
Daily rate
$292

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Mercer Island?

Professional management companies run a quarter of Mercer Island listings and owners run the rest, though 48% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 28% 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.

Superhosts
50.0%
Professional management
23.9%
Cohosted listings
47.8%
Instant Book enabled
28.3%
Simplified Pricing
78.3%

Nearby markets

Mercer Island vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Mercer Island earns about as much per listing as Seattle, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 14 km. White Center was the busiest, booked on 51% of nights against 43% in Mercer Island.

Airbnb markets near Mercer Island: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Bellevue 6 km433$29,650$26043%
Seattle 10 km5,480$39,455$25750%
Tukwila 11 km111$24,386$21144%
White Center 11 km30$33,935$21651%
Renton 12 km306$24,436$20643%
Burien 14 km177$24,817$20146%
Kirkland 14 km288$32,343$27646%
Redmond 14 km199$30,157$23744%

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FAQ

Mercer Island Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Mercer Island?

An active Mercer Island Airbnb grossed $39,995 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 46 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,130 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Mercer Island?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Mercer Island listings earn between $1,740 and $5,130 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,130 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 Mercer Island?

Listings in Mercer Island were booked on 43% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Washington State average. July is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Mercer Island?

The average booked night in Mercer Island cost $338 before fees. Half of listings charge between $180 and $405, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Mercer Island?

None of the active Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Mercer Island Airbnb grossed $39,995 in the 12 months to September 2026, 11% above the Washington State average of $36,079. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $26,485 a year (about $2,210 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 $3,510 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Mercer Island?

July usually pays best, averaging $8,720 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 Mercer Island?

Each night a Mercer Island listing was open to book earned $156 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 $239 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Mercer Island?

Mercer Island stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Mercer Island?

The average Mercer Island Airbnb stay lasted 7.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Mercer Island rated?

Guests rate Mercer Island Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Mercer Island?

Lakeside Area, Downtown Mercer Island and East Seattle draw the most short-term rental interest in Mercer Island. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Mercer Island?

AirROI counted 46 active Airbnb listings in Mercer Island as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bellevue, 6 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Mercer Island?

In Mercer Island, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $195, and some higher fees lift the average to $276.

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About This Data

Figures on this page cover 46 active Airbnb listings in Mercer Island 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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