Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 53% · peaks at 84% in Aug
84% (Aug)
Summer peak
53%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Akron, OH remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $18,041 in annual revenue at 55% occupancy and a $98 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Score a specific Akron address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Akron's ADR rises 63% from Jan ($87) to Jun ($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 |
| $29,638 |
3 Bedroom | 65 | 58% | $190 | $40,260 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 19 | 55% | $297 | $59,218 |
5 Bedroom | 14 | 61% | $199 | $43,971 |
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 | 42% | $32,030 | 7 | $76K |
| 2 | West Akron | 29% | $30,753 | 15 | $106K |
| 3 | Summit Lake | 23% | $16,366 | 4 | $72K |
| 4 | Goodyear Heights | 17% | $21,848 | 5 | $131K |
| 5 | South Akron | 16% | $12,806 | 10 | $82K |
| 6 | Firestone Park | 15% | $21,364 | 7 | $139K |
| 7 | North Hill | 14% | $16,234 | 8 | $113K |
| 8 | Sherbondy Hill | 14% | $11,579 | 5 | $83K |
| 9 | Ellet | 14% | $22,423 | 5 | $164K |
| 10 | University Of Akron | 13% | $12,215 | 6 | $98K |
| 11 | West Hill | 11% | $17,161 | 13 | $163K |
| 12 | Cascade Valley | 10% | $11,802 | 3 | $119K |
| 13 | Wallhaven | 9% | $19,190 | 6 | $215K |
| 14 | Highland Square | 9% | $14,156 | 37 | $163K |
| 15 | Northwest Akron | 8% | $23,153 | 8 | $281K |
| 16 | Kenmore | 8% | $9,134 | 14 | $112K |
| 17 | Fairlawn Heights | 3% | $12,547 | 3 | $359K |
Annual average is 55%, rising to 84% in August and dipping to 19% in January.
August, July, July 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 106 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).
166 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (15), 1 bedroom (106), 2 bedroom (75), 3 bedroom (65), 4 bedroom (19), 5 bedroom (14).
