Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 53% · peaks at 76% in Mar
76% (Mar)
Summer peak
53%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Sarasota, FL is a strong Airbnb market for full-time operators, with active hosts averaging $49,094 in annual revenue, 48% occupancy, and a $302 ADR (Chalet data). The city enforces annual certification, safety inspections, and a 13% lodging tax, but has no license cap.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $92,984. The whole-market median ($50,414) is diluted by part-time listings—active operators outperform. For compliance specifics, see [Sarasota STR regulations](/rental-regulations/sarasota-fl).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Sarasota address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Sarasota's ADR rises 76% from Sep ($218) to Feb ($384), but occupancy rises 2.5× 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.
| $267 |
| $41,795 |
3 Bedroom | 980 | 47% | $319 | $54,214 |
4 Bedroom | 320 | 47% | $471 | $81,503 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 65 | 50% | $980 | $178,626 |
Sarasota 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 | Park East | 27% | $38,645 | 25 | $141K |
| 2 | The Meadows | 22% | $64,535 | 21 | $292K |
| 3 | Bellevue Terrace | 20% | $75,733 | 26 | $387K |
| 4 | Sarasota Springs | 19% | $64,696 | 111 | $338K |
| 5 | Ringling Park | 18% | $83,859 | 10 | $470K |
| 6 | Terrace Gardens | 16% | $59,671 | 6 | $363K |
| 7 | Rosemary District | 16% | $102,418 | 6 | $646K |
| 8 | Arlington Park | 16% | $78,175 | 63 | $494K |
| 9 | Bayou Oaks | 16% | $35,061 | 20 | $225K |
| 10 | Eastwood Oaks | 15% | $40,950 | 3 | $269K |
| 11 | Gulf Gate Estates | 12% | $39,657 | 206 | $319K |
| 12 | Paver Park | 12% | $46,204 | 12 | $382K |
| 13 | Alta Vista | 12% | $45,325 | 35 | $378K |
| 14 | Lake Sarasota | 12% | $45,569 | 16 | $386K |
| 15 | Indian Beach Sapphire Shores | 12% | $66,894 | 67 | $569K |
| 16 | Bee Ridge | 11% | $40,209 | 16 | $359K |
| 17 | Vamo | 11% | $32,199 | 36 | $302K |
| 18 | Ridge Wood Heights | 10% | $35,171 | 73 | $342K |
| 19 | Whitfield | 10% | $41,889 | 72 | $434K |
| 20 | Southgate | 10% | $43,023 | 111 | $447K |
| 21 | Granada | 9% | $64,194 | 4 | $681K |
| 22 | Central Cocoanut | 9% | $32,802 | 26 | $354K |
| 23 | Desoto Lakes | 9% | $33,491 | 8 | $364K |
| 24 | Kensington Park | 9% | $27,855 | 14 | $313K |
| 25 | South Gate Ridge | 8% | $28,873 | 46 | $345K |
| 26 | Lake Ridge | 8% | $26,130 | 5 | $328K |
| 27 | North Sarasota | 8% | $22,078 | 21 | $293K |
| 28 | Glen Oaks Estates | 8% | $31,557 | 3 | $419K |
| 29 | Fruitville | 7% | $31,791 | 35 | $424K |
| 30 | Original Gillespie Park | 6% | $33,053 | 33 | $512K |
| 31 | South Sarasota | 6% | $34,374 | 63 | $586K |
| 32 | Poinsettia Park | 6% | $16,814 | 3 | $299K |
| 33 | Laurel Park | 5% | $45,745 | 40 | $863K |
| 34 | Towles Court | 5% | $50,660 | 3 | $1021K |
| 35 | Lido Key | 5% | $42,781 | 123 | $911K |
| 36 | St Armands | 5% | $90,446 | 32 | $1930K |
| 37 | Tahiti Park | 4% | $43,663 | 28 | $1021K |
| 38 | Downtown | 4% | $38,827 | 35 | $941K |
| 39 | South Poinsettia | 2% | $25,923 | 29 | $1253K |
| 40 | 5 Points | 2% | $19,983 | 4 | $1199K |
| 41 | Lido Shores | 1% | $58,087 | 3 | $3940K |
| 42 | Hudson Bayou | 1% | $19,219 | 5 | $1409K |
| 43 | Bay Isle Siesta | 1% | $30,339 | 17 | $2537K |
Annual average is 48%, rising to 76% in March and dipping to 30% in September.
March, February, February are peak months, with ADR averaging $328 and occupancy reaching 76% in March.
$413,040, down 5.87% year-over-year.
2 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,712 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Orlando, FL (2.71% of bookings), Miami, FL (2.53% of bookings), Sarasota, FL (2.23% of bookings).
3,565 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (93), 1 bedroom (866), 2 bedroom (1,712), 3 bedroom (980), 4 bedroom (320), 5 bedroom (65).