Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 52% · peaks at 79% in Aug
79% (Aug)
Summer peak
52%
Annual avg
35% (Feb)
Winter low
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, with caveats. Seattle’s 2026 Airbnb market posts a median annual revenue of $34,846, with 48% occupancy and a $179 ADR (Chalet data). Regulation is strict: a two-unit cap, annual licensing, and proactive enforcement shape both opportunity and risk.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $54,056. The most material movement is a +15000.0% change in revenue per listing. For compliance details, see [Seattle STR regulations](/rental-regulations/seattle-wa).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
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| $306K |
| 5 | Gregory Heights | 7% | $65,799 | 26 | $886K |
| 6 | Sunnydale | 7% | $30,981 | 2 | $418K |
| 7 | Meridian Park | 7% | $59,941 | 7 | $820K |
| 8 | Woodmont | 7% | $41,751 | 18 | $615K |
| 9 | Zenith | 6% | $36,969 | 7 | $580K |
| 10 | South Des Moines | 6% | $37,272 | 3 | $585K |
| 11 | Five Corners | 6% | $40,171 | 4 | $676K |
| 12 | Ballinger | 6% | $35,230 | 9 | $637K |
| 13 | Beacon Hill | 5% | $41,365 | 154 | $760K |
| 14 | Redondo | 5% | $39,938 | 8 | $753K |
| 15 | Briarcrest | 5% | $38,721 | 10 | $733K |
| 16 | Seahurst | 5% | $48,370 | 5 | $933K |
| 17 | Interbay | 5% | $38,580 | 5 | $797K |
| 18 | Seward Park | 5% | $49,998 | 33 | $1056K |
| 19 | Parkwood | 5% | $37,715 | 7 | $804K |
| 20 | Rainier Valley | 5% | $31,819 | 212 | $687K |
| 21 | Downtown | 5% | $34,319 | 495 | $746K |
| 22 | North Central | 5% | $42,673 | 452 | $930K |
| 23 | Central Area | 5% | $39,540 | 340 | $874K |
| 24 | Hillwood | 4% | $38,435 | 10 | $878K |
| 25 | Ballard | 4% | $40,725 | 247 | $985K |
| 26 | Lake City | 4% | $37,130 | 67 | $914K |
| 27 | Delridge | 4% | $28,573 | 115 | $741K |
| 28 | West Seattle | 4% | $37,961 | 299 | $1013K |
| 29 | Queen Anne | 4% | $43,481 | 305 | $1171K |
| 30 | Magnolia | 4% | $46,940 | 72 | $1296K |
| 31 | Greater Duwamish | 4% | $25,041 | 30 | $702K |
| 32 | Northgate | 3% | $25,066 | 126 | $754K |
| 33 | Northwest | 3% | $34,797 | 142 | $1074K |
| 34 | Capitol Hill | 3% | $33,008 | 344 | $1030K |
| 35 | Cascade | 3% | $25,787 | 146 | $872K |
| 36 | North City | 3% | $21,823 | 14 | $753K |
| 37 | Ridgecrest | 3% | $20,309 | 13 | $773K |
| 38 | Evansville | 3% | $15,137 | 19 | $593K |
| 39 | Southern Heights | 2% | $14,530 | 19 | $593K |
| 40 | Shorewood | 2% | $19,938 | 3 | $814K |
| 41 | Northeast | 2% | $36,893 | 166 | $1526K |
| 42 | Old Burien | 2% | $16,672 | 10 | $726K |
| 43 | Mount View | 2% | $12,654 | 11 | $640K |
| 44 | Westminster Triangle | 2% | $13,530 | 11 | $693K |
| 45 | Beverly Park | 2% | $11,564 | 6 | $594K |
| 46 | Boulevard Park | 2% | $11,025 | 8 | $584K |
| 47 | University District | 2% | $15,766 | 152 | $882K |
| 48 | Highland Terrace | 2% | $14,271 | 3 | $812K |
| 49 | Richmond Highlands | 2% | $15,497 | 23 | $904K |
| 50 | Richmond Beach | 2% | $19,839 | 13 | $1172K |
| 51 | Central Des Moines | 2% | $9,926 | 4 | $648K |
| 52 | Innis Garden | 0% | $2,647 | 4 | $2254K |