Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 54% · peaks at 84% in Aug
84% (Aug)
Summer peak
54%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Akron, OH remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $19,566 in annual revenue at 56% occupancy and a $98 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Akron address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Akron's ADR rises 63% from Jan ($87) to May ($142), but occupancy rises 4.5× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
| $142 |
| $27,768 |
3 Bedroom | 63 | 55% | $187 | $37,828 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 19 | 55% | $290 | $58,044 |
5 Bedroom | 14 | 53% | $201 | $39,103 |
Akron is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury | 60% | $46,054 | 6 | $76K |
| 2 | West Akron | 28% | $29,987 | 13 | $106K |
| 3 | Goodyear Heights | 18% | $23,983 | 5 | $131K |
| 4 | Summit Lake | 18% | $12,749 | 4 | $72K |
| 5 | North Hill | 15% | $17,094 | 7 | $113K |
| 6 | South Akron | 14% | $11,622 | 10 | $82K |
| 7 | Ellet | 14% | $22,976 | 5 | $164K |
| 8 | Firestone Park | 13% | $18,060 | 6 | $139K |
| 9 | Sherbondy Hill | 12% | $10,067 | 5 | $83K |
| 10 | West Hill | 11% | $17,351 | 11 | $163K |
| 11 | University Of Akron | 10% | $9,540 | 6 | $98K |
| 12 | Cascade Valley | 10% | $11,319 | 2 | $119K |
| 13 | Wallhaven | 9% | $19,208 | 5 | $215K |
| 14 | Highland Square | 9% | $14,014 | 34 | $163K |
| 15 | Northwest Akron | 8% | $21,632 | 7 | $281K |
| 16 | Kenmore | 7% | $8,300 | 12 | $112K |
| 17 | Fairlawn Heights | 3% | $9,171 | 3 | $359K |
Annual average is 56%, rising to 84% in August and dipping to 19% in January.
August, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $93 and occupancy reaching 84% in August.
$142,923, up 3.06% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 104 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Akron, OH (4.63% of bookings), Columbus, OH (3.47% of bookings), Pittsburgh, PA (2.54% of bookings).
148 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (13), 1 bedroom (104), 2 bedroom (76), 3 bedroom (63), 4 bedroom (19), 5 bedroom (14).