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 |
| $29,795 |
3 Bedroom | 1,529 | 46% | $233 | $38,772 |
4 Bedroom | 544 | 44% | $313 | $50,675 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 161 | 46% | $457 | $77,308 |
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 | 49% | $121,783 | 14 | $249K |
| 2 | South Park | 27% | $38,263 | 30 | $143K |
| 3 | Fort Bend Houston | 23% | $45,445 | 2 | $200K |
| 4 | Magnolia Park | 22% | $35,938 | 41 | $161K |
| 5 | East Little York Homestead | 21% | $35,186 | 11 | $166K |
| 6 | Sunnyside | 20% | $35,832 | 109 | $178K |
| 7 | Astrodome Area | 20% | $27,010 | 241 | $137K |
| 8 | Denver Harbor Port Houston | 19% | $27,530 | 4 | $141K |
| 9 | Clinton Park Tri Community | 19% | $29,579 | 7 | $159K |
| 10 | South Acres Crestmont Park | 18% | $36,954 | 31 | $200K |
| 11 | Macgregor | 18% | $69,833 | 184 | $384K |
| 12 | Greater Ost South Union | 18% | $31,017 | 130 | $173K |
| 13 | Langwood | 18% | $37,932 | 4 | $213K |
| 14 | Greater Fifth Ward | 18% | $31,957 | 98 | $179K |
| 15 | Edgebrook Area | 17% | $34,260 | 7 | $205K |
| 16 | Trinity Houston Gardens | 17% | $24,748 | 25 | $148K |
| 17 | Eastex Jensen Area | 16% | $28,171 | 4 | $171K |
| 18 | Neartown Montrose | 16% | $97,835 | 451 | $609K |
| 19 | Kashmere Gardens | 16% | $23,791 | 13 | $151K |
| 20 | Alief | 15% | $33,004 | 80 | $216K |
| 21 | Meadowbrook Allendale | 15% | $27,823 | 16 | $187K |
| 22 | Gulfgate Riverview Pine Valley | 14% | $26,760 | 17 | $186K |
| 23 | Mid West | 14% | $35,761 | 94 | $250K |
| 24 | Northside Northline | 14% | $28,027 | 31 | $202K |
| 25 | Golfcrest Bellfort Reveille | 13% | $25,935 | 42 | $198K |
| 26 | Acres Home | 13% | $28,961 | 57 | $223K |
| 27 | Greater Inwood | 13% | $27,799 | 27 | $215K |
| 28 | Pecan Park | 13% | $22,952 | 12 | $180K |
| 29 | Gulfton | 13% | $24,685 | 7 | $197K |
| 30 | Braeburn | 12% | $27,186 | 18 | $219K |
| 31 | South Belt Ellington | 12% | $30,942 | 33 | $250K |
| 32 | Westchase | 12% | $19,181 | 30 | $166K |
| 33 | Park Place | 11% | $19,725 | 2 | $173K |
| 34 | Greater Third Ward | 11% | $32,362 | 292 | $286K |
| 35 | Westwood | 11% | $6,936 | 8 | $62K |
| 36 | East Houston | 11% | $18,748 | 6 | $168K |
| 37 | Westbury | 11% | $34,013 | 31 | $308K |
| 38 | Lake Houston | 11% | $31,698 | 9 | $287K |
| 39 | Settegast | 11% | $19,437 | 15 | $179K |
| 40 | Near Northside | 11% | $28,199 | 113 | $264K |
| 41 | Independence Heights | 11% | $27,544 | 52 | $262K |
| 42 | Brays Oaks | 10% | $24,866 | 35 | $238K |
| 43 | Minnetex | 10% | $26,745 | 4 | $257K |
| 44 | Second Ward | 10% | $29,166 | 105 | $283K |
| 45 | Downtown | 10% | $35,290 | 135 | $349K |
| 46 | Central Southwest | 10% | $21,674 | 55 | $214K |
| 47 | Clear Lake | 10% | $31,152 | 24 | $327K |
| 48 | Greater Greenspoint | 9% | $17,600 | 7 | $192K |
| 49 | Sharpstown | 9% | $18,657 | 95 | $205K |
| 50 | Near Southwest | 9% | $30,854 | 35 | $349K |
| 51 | Addicks Park Ten | 9% | $26,297 | 13 | $303K |
| 52 | Northshore | 9% | $15,484 | 13 | $182K |
| 53 | Meyerland Area | 8% | $40,589 | 28 | $483K |
| 54 | Spring Branch North | 8% | $31,521 | 10 | $379K |
| 55 | South Main | 8% | $18,294 | 52 | $222K |
| 56 | Spring Branch Central | 8% | $29,967 | 38 | $367K |
| 57 | Midtown | 8% | $28,166 | 139 | $347K |
| 58 | Greater Eastwood | 8% | $23,572 | 70 | $300K |
| 59 | Greater Hobby Area | 8% | $18,305 | 16 | $239K |
| 60 | Westbranch | 8% | $20,094 | 7 | $265K |
| 61 | Lazybrook Timbergrove | 7% | $42,487 | 14 | $569K |
| 62 | Washington Avenue Coalition Memorial Park | 7% | $36,060 | 194 | $496K |
| 63 | Greater Uptown | 7% | $28,988 | 145 | $405K |
| 64 | Fourth Ward | 7% | $26,354 | 43 | $371K |
| 65 | Greenway Upper Kirby Area | 7% | $36,121 | 43 | $519K |
| 66 | Medical Center Area | 7% | $34,895 | 98 | $512K |
| 67 | Central Northwest | 7% | $32,038 | 39 | $477K |
| 68 | Braeswood | 7% | $38,069 | 127 | $584K |
| 69 | Spring Branch West | 6% | $24,817 | 43 | $397K |
| 70 | Eldridge West Oaks | 6% | $19,724 | 57 | $332K |
| 71 | Briar Forest | 6% | $22,523 | 29 | $398K |
| 72 | Spring Branch East | 6% | $27,846 | 30 | $501K |
| 73 | Greater Heights | 5% | $32,085 | 270 | $618K |
| 74 | Museum Park | 5% | $26,366 | 79 | $508K |
| 75 | Fairbanks Northwest Crossing | 5% | $11,797 | 7 | $261K |
| 76 | University Place | 4% | $45,586 | 158 | $1063K |
| 77 | Memorial | 4% | $27,403 | 39 | $740K |
| 78 | Afton Oaks River Oaks Area | 2% | $23,527 | 75 | $1543K |
| 79 | Iah Airport Area | 1% | $3,016 | 4 | $213K |
Annual average is 48%, 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 2,828 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).
5,296 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (209), 1 bedroom (2,828), 2 bedroom (1,269), 3 bedroom (1,529), 4 bedroom (544), 5 bedroom (161).