Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 38% · peaks at 67% in Jul
67% (Jul)
Summer peak
38%
Annual avg
15% (Feb)
Winter low
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Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Galveston, TX remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $37,684 in annual revenue at 34% occupancy and a $249 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Revenue and occupancy both rose YoY — demand is outpacing the prior cycle.
Active Operator Revenue (Q2)
Per active full-time listing, Apr–Jun
Average Occupancy (Q2)
Quarterly average across active listings
Most market reports quote a single average, but in every STR market a wide gap separates full-time professional operators from part-time and underperforming listings. Underwriting against that average understates the upside for operators willing to do the work — and overstates it for everyone else.
Chalet's active-operator benchmark filters out part-time and dormant listings so you can underwrite against what real operators in this market actually earn.
See the revenue lift and occupancy upside of switching a long-term rental to a short-term in Galveston.
Score a specific Galveston address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Stack Galveston against nearby markets on yield, revenue, and regulation.
Revenue per active listing by month in Galveston, TX
$4,762
| Season | Occ. | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Summer Jun–Aug | 58% | $4,034 |
Spring Mar–May | 39% | $3,069 |
Fall Sep–Nov | 30% | $2,512 |
Winter Dec–Feb | 20% | $2,023 |
Galveston's ADR rises 37% from Oct ($219) to Jul ($300), 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.
| Bedrooms | Listings | Occupancy | ADR | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | 63 | 44% | $176 | $28,501 |
1 Bedroom | 823 | 41% | $173 | $25,726 |
2 Bedroom | 870 | 42% | $233 | $35,352 |
3 BedroomMost common | 931 | 36% | $351 | $46,594 |
4 Bedroom | 421 | 36% | $478 | $63,580 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 144 | 35% | $699 | $88,545 |
Home values in Galveston are softening — buyers may have negotiating leverage they didn't have 12 months ago.
Galveston 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.
Get matched with Galveston, TX realtors who specialize in short-term rentals — they know which neighborhoods actually cash flow and which to avoid. We've vetted them all.
Conventional lenders often won't underwrite STR income. We connect you with lenders who use DSCR, projected revenue, and Airbnb-specific underwriting.
Before setting up an Airbnb in Galveston, review the local STR regulations and confirm any HOA restrictions on your specific property.
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Calculate Your Income Potential$37,684
/yr
Projected gross rental income at market occupancy and nightly rate.
Avg daily rate
$249
Occupancy
34%
Gross yield
12%
Calculator unlocks the full per-property deal report.
Yes. Operating a short-term rental in Galveston, TX can be highly profitable. Listings see consistent guest demand, with a whole-market median of $37,684 annually at 34% occupancy.
The whole-market median is $37,684 per year. Bedroom count drives the spread: Studios average $28,501, 1 Bedrooms average $25,726, 2 Bedrooms average $35,352.
Annual average is 34%, rising to 67% in July and dipping to 15% in February.
July, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $300 and occupancy reaching 67% in July.
$324,313, down 7.00% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 931 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (15.32% of bookings), Austin, TX (4.43% of bookings), Dallas, TX (3.91% of bookings).
2,755 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (63), 1 bedroom (823), 2 bedroom (870), 3 bedroom (931), 4 bedroom (421), 5 bedroom (144).
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