Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 35% · peaks at 63% in Mar
63% (Mar)
Summer peak
35%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, with caveats. Palm Springs' whole-market median annual revenue is $59,612, with median occupancy at 28% and ADR at $507 (Chalet data). However, regulation is strict: the city requires a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate, enforces a 20% neighborhood density cap, and is known for aggressive enforcement.
Top operators can achieve annual revenues up to $107,062. Success here demands operational discipline and regulatory compliance. For full details, see [Palm Springs STR regulations](/rental-regulations/palm-springs-ca).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Palm Springs address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Palm Springs's ADR rises 48% from Sep ($369) to Jan ($547), but occupancy rises 3.6× 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.
3 BedroomMost common | 1,125 | 38% | $511 | $71,079 |
4 Bedroom | 531 | 38% | $728 | $100,002 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 108 | 36% | $1253 | $164,975 |
Palm Springs 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 | Racquet Club West | 39% | $70,049 | 65 | $181K |
| 2 | Canyon Corridor | 17% | $80,510 | 78 | $472K |
| 3 | Little Beverly Hills | 14% | $83,350 | 19 | $603K |
| 4 | Araby Cove | 12% | $151,417 | 3 | $1227K |
| 5 | Araby Commons | 12% | $96,012 | 17 | $795K |
| 6 | Desert Park Estates | 10% | $72,320 | 66 | $691K |
| 7 | Sunrise Vista Chino | 10% | $44,078 | 17 | $443K |
| 8 | Gene Autry | 10% | $67,251 | 85 | $698K |
| 9 | Ranch Club | 9% | $68,073 | 64 | $755K |
| 10 | Demuth Park | 9% | $52,605 | 85 | $592K |
| 11 | El Mirador | 8% | $115,653 | 36 | $1417K |
| 12 | Twin Palms | 8% | $54,251 | 67 | $686K |
| 13 | Vista Norte | 8% | $64,805 | 99 | $823K |
| 14 | Movie Colony East | 8% | $82,371 | 101 | $1056K |
| 15 | Indian Canyon | 8% | $136,234 | 41 | $1787K |
| 16 | Midtown | 8% | $34,943 | 75 | $463K |
| 17 | Sunrise Park | 7% | $74,692 | 123 | $1000K |
| 18 | Warm Sands | 7% | $46,548 | 69 | $644K |
| 19 | Desert Highland Gateway | 7% | $29,630 | 20 | $424K |
| 20 | Sunmor | 7% | $67,093 | 23 | $985K |
| 21 | Racquet Club Estates | 7% | $63,114 | 132 | $941K |
| 22 | Los Compadres | 6% | $64,806 | 31 | $1005K |
| 23 | The Movie Colony | 6% | $129,211 | 30 | $2154K |
| 24 | Baristo | 6% | $28,817 | 37 | $483K |
| 25 | El Rancho Vista Estates | 6% | $50,015 | 13 | $867K |
| 26 | Tahquitz River Estates | 5% | $66,628 | 161 | $1221K |
| 27 | Escena | 5% | $65,615 | 10 | $1227K |
| 28 | Deepwell Estates | 5% | $72,124 | 52 | $1433K |
| 29 | The Mesa | 5% | $88,637 | 30 | $1793K |
| 30 | Melody Ranch | 5% | $26,475 | 34 | $566K |
| 31 | Little Tuscany | 5% | $50,238 | 83 | $1092K |
| 32 | Sonora Sunrise | 5% | $25,856 | 20 | $567K |
| 33 | Andreas Hills | 5% | $101,964 | 19 | $2258K |
| 34 | Vista Las Palmas | 3% | $84,416 | 45 | $2456K |
| 35 | Mountain Gate | 3% | $19,724 | 13 | $651K |
| 36 | Old Las Palmas | 2% | $51,595 | 72 | $3026K |
| 37 | Historic Tennis Club | 2% | $24,535 | 38 | $1490K |
Annual average is 28%, rising to 63% in March and dipping to 18% in June.
March, February, April are peak months, with ADR averaging $510 and occupancy reaching 63% in March.
$627,703, down 2.01% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,125 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Los Angeles, CA (13.10% of bookings), San Diego, CA (4.89% of bookings), San Francisco, CA (3.82% of bookings).
2,658 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (77), 1 bedroom (599), 2 bedroom (625), 3 bedroom (1,125), 4 bedroom (531), 5 bedroom (108).
