
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Corpus Christi, TX is a good Airbnb market in 2026. The canonical median annual revenue is $36,701, with median occupancy at 40% and ADR at $185 (Chalet data). Regulatory posture is moderate: annual registration, a $250 permit, and zoning caps apply, with enforcement trending stricter.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $57,596. Occupancy moved +3.1% year-over-year, while supply shifted -4.5%. For compliance details, see [Corpus Christi STR regulations](/rental-regulations/corpus-christi-tx).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Corpus Christi address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Corpus Christi's ADR rises 82% from Feb ($137) to Jun ($249), but occupancy rises 3.2× 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.
| 46% |
| $236 |
| $39,803 |
3 Bedroom | 330 | 45% | $282 | $46,678 |
4 Bedroom | 100 | 44% | $386 | $61,973 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 17 | 53% | $543 | $105,650 |
Corpus Christi 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 | Bay Area | 22% | $48,089 | 107 | $216K |
| 2 | Flour Bluff | 22% | $53,285 | 85 | $243K |
| 3 | Central City | 21% | $24,001 | 184 | $117K |
| 4 | Calallen | 14% | $34,744 | 4 | $247K |
| 5 | South Side | 13% | $34,184 | 101 | $265K |
| 6 | Mustang Padre Island | 12% | $37,209 | 801 | $301K |
| 7 | Northwest | 9% | $19,865 | 12 | $229K |
Annual average is 40%, rising to 74% in July and dipping to 23% in February.
July, July, August are peak months, with ADR averaging $248 and occupancy reaching 74% in July.
$225,063, down 0.54% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 526 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are San Antonio, TX (18.47% of bookings), Austin, TX (8.14% of bookings), Houston, TX (5.38% of bookings).
1,315 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (73), 1 bedroom (526), 2 bedroom (445), 3 bedroom (330), 4 bedroom (100), 5 bedroom (17).