Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 50% · peaks at 67% in Jul
67% (Jul)
Summer peak
50%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Akron, OH remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $19,387 in annual revenue at 55% occupancy and a $133 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 68% from Nov ($94) to Aug ($158), but occupancy rises 3.7× 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.
| $145 |
| $29,052 |
3 Bedroom | 87 | 57% | $201 | $41,635 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 24 | 53% | $303 | $58,990 |
5 Bedroom | 19 | 58% | $246 | $51,991 |
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 | 54% | $40,951 | 10 | $76K |
| 2 | West Akron | 34% | $35,537 | 19 | $105K |
| 3 | Summit Lake | 27% | $20,225 | 4 | $75K |
| 4 | Sherbondy Hill | 21% | $16,432 | 5 | $80K |
| 5 | South Akron | 19% | $15,820 | 10 | $82K |
| 6 | Goodyear Heights | 18% | $22,976 | 6 | $128K |
| 7 | North Hill | 17% | $20,126 | 11 | $115K |
| 8 | Firestone Park | 16% | $21,312 | 9 | $137K |
| 9 | University Of Akron | 15% | $15,069 | 6 | $98K |
| 10 | West Hill | 13% | $21,287 | 17 | $162K |
| 11 | East Akron | 12% | $8,961 | 2 | $77K |
| 12 | Kenmore | 12% | $12,618 | 19 | $108K |
| 13 | Wallhaven | 10% | $21,692 | 7 | $214K |
| 14 | Northwest Akron | 10% | $27,583 | 9 | $281K |
| 15 | Ellet | 9% | $15,207 | 7 | $162K |
| 16 | Highland Square | 9% | $14,128 | 42 | $162K |
| 17 | Cascade Valley | 8% | $9,008 | 3 | $115K |
| 18 | Fairlawn Heights | 4% | $15,328 | 3 | $361K |
Annual average is 55%, rising to 84% in August and dipping to 18% in January.
August, July, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $92 and occupancy reaching 84% in August.
$141,681, up 2.73% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 141 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Akron, OH (4.41% of bookings), Columbus, OH (3.55% of bookings), Pittsburgh, PA (2.55% of bookings).
218 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (16), 1 bedroom (141), 2 bedroom (95), 3 bedroom (87), 4 bedroom (24), 5 bedroom (19).
