Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 49% · peaks at 63% in Mar
63% (Mar)
Summer peak
49%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Houston, TX is a good Airbnb market in 2026 for full-time operators. Active full-time hosts average $39,079 in annual revenue, with 49% occupancy and a $144 ADR (Chalet data). Regulation is moderate: city registration, a $275 annual fee, and a 17% lodging tax apply, plus neighborhood deed restrictions.
Top-quartile operators see $83,387 annually. The whole-market median ($30,726) is diluted by part-time listings—active operators outperform by 27%. For compliance details, see [Houston STR regulations](/rental-regulations/houston-tx).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Houston address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Houston's ADR rises 53% from Sep ($124) to Jun ($190), but occupancy rises 1.6× 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.
| $162 |
| $30,380 |
3 Bedroom | 1,524 | 46% | $236 | $39,664 |
4 Bedroom | 541 | 45% | $319 | $51,863 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 160 | 46% | $462 | $77,234 |
Houston 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 | Lawndale Wayside | 87% | $216,040 | 14 | $249K |
| 2 | Macgregor | 32% | $123,895 | 181 | $384K |
| 3 | Magnolia Park | 30% | $48,083 | 41 | $161K |
| 4 | Neartown Montrose | 28% | $170,312 | 446 | $609K |
| 5 | Sunnyside | 22% | $39,238 | 108 | $178K |
| 6 | Kashmere Gardens | 22% | $32,962 | 12 | $151K |
| 7 | Edgebrook Area | 21% | $42,205 | 7 | $205K |
| 8 | South Acres Crestmont Park | 20% | $40,503 | 30 | $200K |
| 9 | Greater Fifth Ward | 20% | $36,057 | 96 | $179K |
| 10 | Astrodome Area | 20% | $27,429 | 239 | $137K |
| 11 | Fort Bend Houston | 20% | $39,574 | 2 | $200K |
| 12 | Minnetex | 19% | $49,373 | 4 | $257K |
| 13 | Clinton Park Tri Community | 19% | $30,326 | 7 | $159K |
| 14 | Gulfgate Riverview Pine Valley | 19% | $34,626 | 17 | $186K |
| 15 | Gulfton | 18% | $36,444 | 7 | $197K |
| 16 | South Park | 18% | $26,250 | 29 | $143K |
| 17 | Braeburn | 18% | $38,762 | 18 | $219K |
| 18 | Greater Ost South Union | 17% | $30,019 | 128 | $173K |
| 19 | Park Place | 17% | $29,310 | 2 | $173K |
| 20 | Trinity Houston Gardens | 16% | $23,561 | 25 | $148K |
| 21 | Mid West | 16% | $39,726 | 93 | $250K |
| 22 | Eastex Jensen Area | 15% | $26,399 | 4 | $171K |
| 23 | Acres Home | 15% | $34,167 | 56 | $223K |
| 24 | Greater Inwood | 13% | $28,881 | 27 | $215K |
| 25 | Pecan Park | 13% | $23,807 | 12 | $180K |
| 26 | Northside Northline | 13% | $26,004 | 30 | $202K |
| 27 | Downtown | 13% | $44,658 | 131 | $349K |
| 28 | Greater Third Ward | 13% | $36,377 | 289 | $286K |
| 29 | Denver Harbor Port Houston | 13% | $17,878 | 4 | $141K |
| 30 | East Houston | 13% | $21,083 | 6 | $168K |
| 31 | Alief | 12% | $26,805 | 79 | $216K |
| 32 | Westbury | 12% | $37,706 | 30 | $308K |
| 33 | South Belt Ellington | 12% | $30,556 | 32 | $250K |
| 34 | Lake Houston | 12% | $34,422 | 9 | $287K |
| 35 | Golfcrest Bellfort Reveille | 12% | $23,389 | 41 | $198K |
| 36 | Westchase | 12% | $19,499 | 30 | $166K |
| 37 | Near Northside | 11% | $29,471 | 111 | $264K |
| 38 | Second Ward | 11% | $30,504 | 103 | $283K |
| 39 | East Little York Homestead | 10% | $17,315 | 11 | $166K |
| 40 | Meadowbrook Allendale | 10% | $19,144 | 15 | $187K |
| 41 | Meyerland Area | 10% | $49,380 | 28 | $483K |
| 42 | Brays Oaks | 10% | $24,124 | 35 | $238K |
| 43 | Spring Branch North | 10% | $38,300 | 10 | $379K |
| 44 | Independence Heights | 10% | $26,218 | 52 | $262K |
| 45 | Central Southwest | 10% | $20,435 | 54 | $214K |
| 46 | Addicks Park Ten | 9% | $28,443 | 13 | $303K |
| 47 | Washington Avenue Coalition Memorial Park | 9% | $45,574 | 192 | $496K |
| 48 | Midtown | 9% | $31,779 | 136 | $347K |
| 49 | South Main | 9% | $19,923 | 51 | $222K |
| 50 | Westwood | 9% | $5,378 | 8 | $62K |
| 51 | Sharpstown | 8% | $17,067 | 94 | $205K |
| 52 | Greater Greenspoint | 8% | $15,870 | 7 | $192K |
| 53 | Greenway Upper Kirby Area | 8% | $41,818 | 43 | $519K |
| 54 | Fourth Ward | 8% | $29,604 | 43 | $371K |
| 55 | Greater Hobby Area | 8% | $19,078 | 16 | $239K |
| 56 | Westbranch | 8% | $21,132 | 7 | $265K |
| 57 | Greater Eastwood | 8% | $23,690 | 68 | $300K |
| 58 | Settegast | 8% | $13,954 | 15 | $179K |
| 59 | Greater Uptown | 8% | $30,830 | 142 | $405K |
| 60 | Spring Branch Central | 7% | $27,392 | 37 | $367K |
| 61 | Medical Center Area | 7% | $37,744 | 96 | $512K |
| 62 | Clear Lake | 7% | $23,704 | 23 | $327K |
| 63 | Lazybrook Timbergrove | 7% | $39,905 | 14 | $569K |
| 64 | Braeswood | 7% | $40,483 | 125 | $584K |
| 65 | Central Northwest | 7% | $31,630 | 39 | $477K |
| 66 | Northshore | 7% | $11,835 | 12 | $182K |
| 67 | Near Southwest | 6% | $22,510 | 35 | $349K |
| 68 | Briar Forest | 6% | $25,683 | 28 | $398K |
| 69 | Spring Branch West | 6% | $25,204 | 42 | $397K |
| 70 | Spring Branch East | 6% | $30,052 | 29 | $501K |
| 71 | Greater Heights | 6% | $35,942 | 266 | $618K |
| 72 | Eldridge West Oaks | 6% | $18,822 | 56 | $332K |
| 73 | Langwood | 5% | $10,196 | 4 | $213K |
| 74 | University Place | 4% | $47,645 | 157 | $1063K |
| 75 | Museum Park | 4% | $22,619 | 78 | $508K |
| 76 | Memorial | 4% | $27,303 | 38 | $740K |
| 77 | Fairbanks Northwest Crossing | 4% | $9,532 | 7 | $261K |
| 78 | Iah Airport Area | 1% | $3,016 | 4 | $213K |
| 79 | Afton Oaks River Oaks Area | 1% | $21,613 | 75 | $1543K |
Annual average is 47%, rising to 63% in March and dipping to 39% in January.
March, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $186 and occupancy reaching 63% in March.
$264,952, down 2.66% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 2,814 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (12.11% of bookings), Austin, TX (4.77% of bookings), Dallas, TX (3.76% of bookings).
5,227 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (208), 1 bedroom (2,814), 2 bedroom (1,265), 3 bedroom (1,524), 4 bedroom (541), 5 bedroom (160).