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Yes. Abilene, TX is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $59,601, median occupancy at 76%, and a median ADR of $224 (Chalet data).
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A typical active Abilene Airbnb earned $59,601 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The bottom 25%, which includes rarely booked listings, averaged $4,004.
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Bottom 25% average
$47.3k
Top 25% average
$59.6k
Typical listing
3-bedroom homes are the most common in Abilene (41% of listings).
| Bedrooms | Share of listings | Nightly rate |
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The best three months, Nov, Oct and Jun, brought in 34% of a typical Abilene listing's revenue over the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Nov brings in 2.2× as much as Aug
Typical monthly revenue per listing, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
Sayles Blvd Area has the highest gross yield of the 3 Abilene neighborhoods we rank, at 33.6%, with typical revenue of $52,173 a year.
| # | neighborhood | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Occupancy | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sayles Blvd Area | 33.6% | $52,173 | ||
| 2 | Elmwood Area | 22.8% | $39,147 | ||
| 3 | Abilene Heights Area | 15.3% | $35,970 |
Ranked by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), last 12 months. 20 neighborhoods have fewer than 20 listings or incomplete data and aren't ranked.
Yield isn't everything: zoning and HOA rules decide which streets allow short-term rentals.
The median Abilene home is worth $224,585 (Zillow, Aug 2026), up 9.2% in a year. At typical revenue that's a 26.5% gross yield, before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
Abilene ranks #1 of the 41 Texas markets we track by gross yield.
| # | Market | Gross yield | Revenue/yr | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene, TX (this market) | 26.5% | $59,601 | |
| 2 | Freeport, TX | 22.7% | $37,098 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16.7% | $37,152 | |
| 4 | Houston, TX |
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A typical active Airbnb in Abilene, TX earned $59,601 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The median listing was booked 76% of nights, and the average nightly rate was $224 in Sep 2026. Against a median home value of $224,585, that's a 26.5% gross yield before the mortgage, taxes and running costs.
A typical active listing earned $59,601 in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The top 25% of listings averaged $47,278 and the bottom 25% $4,004. Estimated by size: 1-bedroom about $33,915; 2-bedroom about $48,141; 3-bedroom about $64,951 and 4-bedroom about $79,079 a year.
The typical listing was booked 76% of nights in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from 94% in October to 62% in August.
Based on 318 Abilene short-term rental listings tracked by Chalet, with data through Sep 2026. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index.
Airbnb data sites count different things. Some average every listing, including ones that are rarely booked; some use a whole metro area instead of the town; some use a calendar year. We show typical figures for active listings in Abilene over the last 12 months, and label each number with what it counts. Compare like with like before comparing sites.
| Occupancy |
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| Est. revenue/yr |
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| Studio | 2% | $132 | 69% | $33,188 |
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| 1 bedroom | 21% | $138 | 67% | $33,915 |
| 2 bedrooms | 20% | $191 | 69% | $48,141 |
| 3 bedrooms | 41% | $266 | 67% | $64,951 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13% | $328 | 66% | $79,079 |
| 5 bedrooms | 3% | $395 | 76% | $109,955 |
Estimated revenue = nightly rate × occupancy × 365, last 12 months.
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| Month | Revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Revenue a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $6,548 | 94% | $143 | |
| Nov 2025 | $6,922 | 84% | $157 | |
| Dec 2025 | $4,307 | 79% | $176 | |
| Jan 2026 | $4,431 | 75% | $182 | |
| Feb 2026 | $5,118 | 73% | $211 | |
| Mar 2026 | $6,463 | 83% | $227 | |
| Apr 2026 | $3,483 | 77% | $224 | |
| May 2026 | $3,889 | 70% | $235 | |
| Jun 2026 | $6,510 | 77% | $235 | |
| Jul 2026 | $4,382 | 68% | $253 | |
| Aug 2026 | $3,086 | 62% | $236 | |
| Sep 2026 | $4,461 | 76% | $229 |
Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Abilene, subject to zoning and tax compliance. There is no city-level ban or moratorium.
No, Abilene does not require a city-level STR permit or license.
Yes, the city does not override HOA/condo rules; private covenants may still restrict STRs.
STRs in Abilene are subject to a 15% lodging tax: 6% state, 7% city, and 2% county.
The 10 largest operators in Abilene each ran 2 or more listings as of May 2025.
and 3 more
Of guests from the top 10 cities, 100% live within a day's drive.
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| 16.6% |
| $43,512 |
| 5 | Brownsville, TX | 15.9% | $31,688 |
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| 6 | Amarillo, TX | 14.9% | $31,558 |
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| 7 | Waco, TX | 14.4% | $28,505 |
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| 8 | Grand Prairie, TX | 13.4% | $42,013 |
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November; October and June earned the most, bringing in 34% of a typical listing's revenue in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
$224,585 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 9.2% in a year.
3-bedroom homes make up 41% of listings, earning an estimated $64,951 a year.
The top origin cities are Abilene, TX (4.4% of guests); Dallas, TX (3.9% of guests) and Houston, TX (3.8% of guests). Of guests from the top 10 cities, 100% live within a day's drive.
Chalet tracks 318 short-term rental listings in Abilene, TX, with data through Sep 2026.
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