Airbnb market data for 500 US markets

Airbnb analytics is data on how short-term rentals perform in a market: what listings earn, how often they're booked, nightly rates, seasonality and home prices. Investors use it to compare markets before they buy. Chalet covers 500 US markets for free.

As of October 2026, by gross yield (typical yearly revenue ÷ median home value), the top markets are Detroit, MI (38.1%, $29,403 a year); Michigan City, IN (36.7%, $71,787 a year) and Jackson, MS (32.3%, $27,895 a year). The best market for you also depends on your budget and the local rules, so compare a few before buying.

Across the 465 US markets where Chalet has a home value, the median gross yield is 9.1%, and the top 10% are above 14.9%. Gross yield is before the mortgage, taxes and running costs, so use it to compare markets, not deals.

The median of typical yearly revenue across 500 markets is $39,616. It ranges widely: resort towns and big cities earn more per listing, but homes there also cost more.

Among markets where the median home costs under $300,000, the highest gross yields are in Detroit, MI (38.1%, $29,403 a year); Michigan City, IN (36.7%, $71,787 a year) and Jackson, MS (32.3%, $27,895 a year). Cheap markets often have higher yields but lower nightly rates, so check occupancy and seasonality in each report.

Revenue, occupancy and nightly rates come from booking activity across active Airbnb listings in each market, measured over the last 12 months. Chalet analyzes more than a million listings and only reports markets with enough active listings for reliable averages. Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index. Chalet collects its data independently and does not buy it from other analytics platforms.

Market numbers are refreshed monthly; the last update was October 24, 2026. Revenue figures cover the last 12 months, so one unusual month doesn't swing a market.

Yes. Every market page is free: revenue, occupancy, nightly rates, seasonality and costs. A free account adds zipcode and neighborhood rankings, the map, and the full lists of operators and guest origins.