Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 51% · peaks at 84% in Aug
84% (Aug)
Summer peak
51%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Anchorage, AK is a good Airbnb market in 2026 for disciplined, full-time operators. Chalet data shows active full-time operators average $36,625 in annual revenue, with 39% occupancy and a $192 ADR. Regulatory posture is moderate: STRs are legal with free city registration and a $50 state license, but operators must register by July 31, 2026.
Top-quartile operators see $47,298 in annual revenue. The whole-market median ($38,714) is diluted by part-time listings—benchmark against the active operator figure. See [Anchorage STR regulations](/rental-regulations/anchorage-ak) for compliance details.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Anchorage address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Anchorage's ADR rises 68% from Jan ($143) to Jun ($240), but occupancy rises 2.6× 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.
| $204 |
| $36,513 |
3 Bedroom | 281 | 45% | $272 | $44,688 |
4 Bedroom | 75 | 39% | $394 | $56,535 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 28 | 40% | $488 | $71,359 |
Anchorage 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 | Fairview | 14% | $34,508 | 62 | $251K |
| 2 | Hillside | 14% | $96,249 | 31 | $705K |
| 3 | Downtown | 13% | $41,485 | 38 | $314K |
| 4 | Abbott Loop | 12% | $51,319 | 51 | $412K |
| 5 | Glen Alps | 12% | $82,543 | 3 | $689K |
| 6 | Spenard | 12% | $37,282 | 110 | $324K |
| 7 | Campbell Park | 11% | $39,909 | 51 | $354K |
| 8 | Turnagain | 10% | $45,419 | 90 | $439K |
| 9 | Tudor Area | 10% | $45,729 | 20 | $445K |
| 10 | Taku Campbell | 10% | $33,200 | 57 | $342K |
| 11 | Russian Jack Park | 10% | $24,125 | 33 | $253K |
| 12 | Mountain View | 10% | $26,734 | 7 | $281K |
| 13 | Midtown | 9% | $29,223 | 44 | $308K |
| 14 | Northeast | 9% | $31,887 | 58 | $350K |
| 15 | South Addition | 9% | $43,479 | 139 | $499K |
| 16 | North Star | 9% | $29,909 | 39 | $346K |
| 17 | University Area | 9% | $32,973 | 58 | $384K |
| 18 | Rabbit Creek | 8% | $67,430 | 31 | $804K |
| 19 | Bayshore Klatt | 8% | $41,393 | 20 | $505K |
| 20 | Sand Lake | 8% | $36,467 | 123 | $452K |
| 21 | Old Seward Oceanview | 8% | $34,787 | 24 | $457K |
| 22 | Scenic Foothills | 7% | $25,519 | 15 | $382K |
| 23 | Rogers Park | 7% | $32,750 | 30 | $494K |
| 24 | Basher | 6% | $57,998 | 2 | $969K |
| 25 | Bear Valley | 6% | $36,048 | 8 | $626K |
| 26 | Airport Heights | 6% | $20,122 | 21 | $358K |
| 27 | Huffman O Malley | 4% | $26,402 | 27 | $629K |
| 28 | Government Hill | 3% | $16,137 | 8 | $500K |
Annual average is 39%, rising to 84% in August and dipping to 32% in January.
August, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $222 and occupancy reaching 84% in August.
$419,400, up 4.27% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 547 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Anchorage, AK (5.96% of bookings), Fairbanks, AK (5.95% of bookings), Homer, AK (2.16% of bookings).
1,200 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (50), 1 bedroom (547), 2 bedroom (534), 3 bedroom (281), 4 bedroom (75), 5 bedroom (28).