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Davenport, FL — Market Intelligence Report
Researched by Chalet's Senior STR Analysts · Verified with local Davenport market partners
Davenport, Florida stands out as a purpose-built short-term rental (STR) engine, with active full-time operators averaging $40,062 in annual Airbnb revenue across 2,729 listings—anchoring a market where the broader median of $42,756 is buoyed by a large part-time and casual host cohort. The market’s 50% median occupancy and $235 average daily rate (ADR) support a robust 12.59% median gross yield, all against a median home value of $339,475. With a national rank of #73, Davenport’s revenue seasonality is pronounced: March peaks at $4,248 per listing (67% occupancy, $278 ADR), while September troughs at $2,384 (43% occupancy). The spread underscores a market that rewards operational discipline and pricing strategy.
Investment clusters in Davenport are defined by scale and product type. The 33837 zip code leads for yield and revenue, with 1,272 listings posting a $49,363 median annual revenue, $266 ADR, and 14.7% yield on a $336,328 median home value. The 33896 cluster, with 2,156 listings, is nearly as compelling: $45,028 median revenue, $236 ADR, and 12.7% yield. Bedroom segmentation reveals a clear upmarket premium: 5BR homes (1,523 listings) average $35,838 annually at a $254 ADR and 54% occupancy, while 8BRs (337 listings) jump to $63,189 with $452 ADR. The 11BR and 14BR segments post headline figures above $100,000, but sample sizes are limited; the real volume is in 5–8BR homes, where yield and demand converge. For tailored acquisition guidance, see a Chalet agent.
The investor calculus in Davenport is shaped by its product mix and guest profile. Larger homes (6–10BR) are the workhorses of group and family travel, with 6BRs (704 listings) at $45,069 and 10BRs (163 listings) at $68,259 annually, both with 51% occupancy. The 33897 zip (1,978 listings) offers a more accessible entry point: $36,789 median revenue, $216 ADR, and 10.9% yield, with a $338,741 median home value. These clusters are well-matched to the market’s demand drivers—proximity to Orlando’s theme parks, a high share of drive-market guests from Miami, New York, Atlanta, and in-state metros, and an average booking lead time of 62 days (median 34). For personalized pro forma modeling, use the Chalet ROI calculator.
At scale, Davenport’s winners are operators who can leverage multi-bedroom inventory and manage for seasonality. The market’s guest mix is overwhelmingly domestic (9.6% international), with strong repeat and group travel patterns (average stay: 7.1 nights). The booking window and minimum-night requirements (median: 3) favor operators with flexible pricing and calendar management. Top hosts hold a modest 13.2% share of supply, suggesting room for new entrants with professional management and local insight.
Risks are real but quantifiable. Year-over-year, occupancy is up 11.6% and ADR has surged by 25.1%, even as listing supply has contracted by 7.2% and home values have declined 5.3%. The most material tailwind is ADR growth, but the September trough (43% occupancy) highlights the need for cashflow reserves and dynamic pricing. Regulatory risk is moderate: STRs remain legal with a Florida DBPR license, but digital enforcement and dual tax registration (state and county) are mandatory—see Davenport STR regulations for compliance details.
Davenport’s STR market is built for scale, and operators who can navigate its regulatory and seasonal contours stand to capture outsized returns on the back of rising ADR and resilient occupancy.
| 33837 |
| 15% |
| $49,363 |
| 1,908 |
| $336K |
| 3 | 34746 | 15% | $53,161 | 5 | $359K |
| 4 | 33897 | 11% | $36,789 | 2,967 | $339K |