Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 37% · peaks at 63% in Mar
63% (Mar)
Summer peak
37%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Palm Springs, CA remains a strong Airbnb market for 2026. Active full-time operators average $59,719 in annual revenue, with a 30% median occupancy and $498 ADR (Chalet data). The city enforces strict STR regulations, including density caps and contract limits.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $107,616. The whole-market median ($61,180) is only slightly higher, diluted by part-time listings—serious investors should benchmark against the active figure. For compliance details, see [Palm Springs STR regulations](/rental-regulations/palm-springs-ca).
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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 3.1× 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 | 1,131 | 39% | $504 | $71,161 |
4 Bedroom | 532 | 38% | $715 | $98,511 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 108 | 36% | $1222 | $159,059 |
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 | 36% | $64,672 | 65 | $181K |
| 2 | Canyon Corridor | 19% | $88,364 | 82 | $472K |
| 3 | Little Beverly Hills | 14% | $83,187 | 19 | $603K |
| 4 | Araby Cove | 14% | $167,262 | 3 | $1227K |
| 5 | Araby Commons | 12% | $94,217 | 18 | $795K |
| 6 | Desert Park Estates | 11% | $73,682 | 67 | $691K |
| 7 | Gene Autry | 9% | $65,507 | 85 | $698K |
| 8 | El Mirador | 9% | $130,847 | 36 | $1417K |
| 9 | Demuth Park | 9% | $53,840 | 85 | $592K |
| 10 | Ranch Club | 9% | $66,338 | 65 | $755K |
| 11 | Vista Norte | 9% | $71,124 | 100 | $823K |
| 12 | Twin Palms | 8% | $54,586 | 67 | $686K |
| 13 | Midtown | 8% | $36,465 | 76 | $463K |
| 14 | Movie Colony East | 8% | $83,153 | 101 | $1056K |
| 15 | Sunrise Park | 7% | $74,785 | 124 | $1000K |
| 16 | Warm Sands | 7% | $47,919 | 70 | $644K |
| 17 | Indian Canyon | 7% | $132,050 | 41 | $1787K |
| 18 | The Movie Colony | 7% | $150,677 | 29 | $2154K |
| 19 | Sunmor | 7% | $68,445 | 22 | $985K |
| 20 | Desert Highland Gateway | 7% | $29,142 | 20 | $424K |
| 21 | Los Compadres | 6% | $64,819 | 32 | $1005K |
| 22 | Racquet Club Estates | 6% | $60,323 | 132 | $941K |
| 23 | El Rancho Vista Estates | 6% | $48,498 | 13 | $867K |
| 24 | Tahquitz River Estates | 6% | $67,994 | 162 | $1221K |
| 25 | The Mesa | 5% | $86,472 | 30 | $1793K |
| 26 | Deepwell Estates | 5% | $68,172 | 53 | $1433K |
| 27 | Little Tuscany | 4% | $45,919 | 83 | $1092K |
| 28 | Vista Las Palmas | 3% | $84,205 | 46 | $2456K |
| 29 | Mountain Gate | 3% | $16,500 | 12 | $651K |
| 30 | Historic Tennis Club | 2% | $28,033 | 38 | $1490K |
| 31 | Old Las Palmas | 2% | $54,300 | 73 | $3026K |
Annual average is 30%, rising to 63% in March and dipping to 20% in June.
March, February, January 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 1,131 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).
2,679 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (78), 1 bedroom (603), 2 bedroom (630), 3 bedroom (1,131), 4 bedroom (532), 5 bedroom (108).