
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, with caveats: Austin, TX remains a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with active full-time operators averaging $40,749 in annual revenue, 50% median occupancy, and a $199 ADR (Chalet data). However, regulation is aggressive—short-term rentals are legal but face strict licensing, density caps, and high compliance costs.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $73,836. The whole-market median ($42,371) is diluted by part-time listings, so benchmark against active operator figures. For compliance details, see [Austin STR regulations](/rental-regulations/austin-tx).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Austin address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Austin's ADR rises 44% from Aug ($160) to Feb ($231), but occupancy rises 1.7× 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.
| $204 |
| $39,379 |
3 Bedroom | 1,381 | 47% | $278 | $47,558 |
4 Bedroom | 734 | 44% | $415 | $66,309 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 273 | 42% | $651 | $100,620 |
Austin 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 | Brushy Creek | 25% | $113,344 | 7 | $462K |
| 2 | North Burnet | 15% | $30,443 | 36 | $201K |
| 3 | Pleasant Valley | 13% | $32,898 | 32 | $254K |
| 4 | Rogers Hill | 13% | $40,746 | 30 | $322K |
| 5 | University Hills | 12% | $57,229 | 21 | $463K |
| 6 | Barton Hills | 12% | $108,537 | 104 | $895K |
| 7 | Parker Lane | 12% | $40,260 | 56 | $337K |
| 8 | South Brodie | 11% | $46,449 | 17 | $413K |
| 9 | Montopolis | 11% | $36,162 | 99 | $325K |
| 10 | Lbj | 11% | $35,813 | 11 | $322K |
| 11 | Sweetbriar | 11% | $37,840 | 20 | $349K |
| 12 | Garrison Park | 11% | $44,461 | 58 | $421K |
| 13 | Georgian Acres | 11% | $31,197 | 13 | $296K |
| 14 | Southeast | 10% | $33,107 | 26 | $324K |
| 15 | West University | 10% | $30,623 | 94 | $303K |
| 16 | Govalle | 10% | $54,650 | 91 | $544K |
| 17 | Windsor Park | 10% | $46,152 | 73 | $463K |
| 18 | Wooten | 10% | $44,387 | 18 | $447K |
| 19 | Gracy Woods | 9% | $34,958 | 99 | $375K |
| 20 | Bluff Springs | 9% | $30,800 | 96 | $332K |
| 21 | Central East Austin | 9% | $50,604 | 192 | $553K |
| 22 | Dittmar Slaughter | 9% | $38,181 | 60 | $425K |
| 23 | Chestnut | 9% | $47,673 | 69 | $539K |
| 24 | Jester | 9% | $53,583 | 4 | $608K |
| 25 | Riverside | 9% | $40,285 | 107 | $461K |
| 26 | North Lamar Rundberg | 9% | $32,301 | 57 | $370K |
| 27 | Walnut Creek Pioneer Hill | 9% | $31,426 | 19 | $363K |
| 28 | Galindo | 9% | $54,418 | 45 | $633K |
| 29 | West Congress | 9% | $33,188 | 16 | $389K |
| 30 | Rosewood | 8% | $42,724 | 91 | $521K |
| 31 | North Lamar | 8% | $24,486 | 9 | $298K |
| 32 | Cherry Creek | 8% | $34,745 | 66 | $425K |
| 33 | Johnston Terrace | 8% | $32,724 | 32 | $405K |
| 34 | Mlk | 8% | $39,861 | 62 | $496K |
| 35 | Franklin Park | 8% | $21,965 | 45 | $274K |
| 36 | Four Points | 8% | $66,563 | 12 | $831K |
| 37 | Mckinney | 8% | $24,157 | 25 | $310K |
| 38 | Highland | 8% | $31,448 | 46 | $417K |
| 39 | Harris Branch | 7% | $27,071 | 9 | $363K |
| 40 | Pond Springs | 7% | $32,230 | 24 | $437K |
| 41 | Bull Creek | 7% | $75,396 | 9 | $1040K |
| 42 | East Cesar Chavez | 7% | $43,942 | 220 | $624K |
| 43 | Zilker | 7% | $63,564 | 173 | $907K |
| 44 | Dawson | 7% | $41,853 | 53 | $599K |
| 45 | Holly | 7% | $40,965 | 168 | $588K |
| 46 | North University | 7% | $23,778 | 41 | $347K |
| 47 | South Lamar | 7% | $36,353 | 92 | $536K |
| 48 | South Manchaca | 7% | $31,336 | 84 | $468K |
| 49 | Upper Boggy Creek | 7% | $38,993 | 88 | $598K |
| 50 | South River City | 6% | $52,249 | 183 | $820K |
| 51 | Davenport Lake Austin | 6% | $74,764 | 14 | $1175K |
| 52 | Mcneil | 6% | $29,318 | 39 | $464K |
| 53 | West Oak Hill | 6% | $51,857 | 47 | $840K |
| 54 | Mansfield River Place | 6% | $70,376 | 39 | $1152K |
| 55 | East Oak Hill | 6% | $42,456 | 22 | $700K |
| 56 | Slaughter Creek | 6% | $24,920 | 14 | $413K |
| 57 | Pecan Springs Springdale | 6% | $25,581 | 38 | $433K |
| 58 | Westover Hills | 6% | $39,181 | 19 | $670K |
| 59 | Tech Ridge | 6% | $20,091 | 36 | $345K |
| 60 | East Congress | 6% | $21,674 | 40 | $378K |
| 61 | Old West Austin | 6% | $52,108 | 226 | $913K |
| 62 | Rmma | 6% | $41,012 | 29 | $721K |
| 63 | Westgate | 6% | $33,683 | 30 | $595K |
| 64 | Bouldin Creek | 6% | $46,949 | 203 | $836K |
| 65 | Hancock | 6% | $33,560 | 56 | $601K |
| 66 | St Johns | 6% | $18,015 | 39 | $324K |
| 67 | North Shoal Creek | 6% | $26,163 | 11 | $471K |
| 68 | Jollyville | 5% | $36,857 | 18 | $670K |
| 69 | Downtown | 5% | $34,331 | 563 | $627K |
| 70 | Samsung Pioneer Crossing | 5% | $18,752 | 19 | $363K |
| 71 | St Edwards | 5% | $29,183 | 45 | $583K |
| 72 | Rosedale | 5% | $42,719 | 48 | $861K |
| 73 | Barton Creek Mall | 5% | $84,016 | 23 | $1722K |
| 74 | Onion Creek | 5% | $17,378 | 21 | $360K |
| 75 | Crestview | 5% | $27,928 | 27 | $603K |
| 76 | Allandale | 4% | $36,687 | 38 | $819K |
| 77 | Gateway | 4% | $29,518 | 14 | $670K |
| 78 | Windsor Hills | 4% | $15,561 | 16 | $357K |
| 79 | Hyde Park | 4% | $30,845 | 71 | $708K |
| 80 | Brodie Lane | 4% | $24,419 | 27 | $564K |
| 81 | Brentwood | 4% | $26,053 | 76 | $602K |
| 82 | Circle C South | 4% | $34,268 | 8 | $810K |
| 83 | Highland Park | 4% | $43,445 | 16 | $1040K |
| 84 | West Austin Ng | 4% | $52,978 | 68 | $1308K |
| 85 | Old Enfield | 4% | $47,909 | 12 | $1251K |
| 86 | Triangle State | 4% | $22,876 | 11 | $602K |
| 87 | Coronado Hills | 4% | $11,272 | 17 | $299K |
| 88 | Anderson Mill | 4% | $22,601 | 32 | $608K |
| 89 | Windsor Road | 4% | $46,242 | 17 | $1251K |
| 90 | Village At Western Oaks | 3% | $19,078 | 10 | $564K |
| 91 | Avery Ranch Lakeline | 3% | $18,062 | 13 | $572K |
| 92 | North Loop | 3% | $16,144 | 106 | $515K |
| 93 | Heritage Hills | 3% | $10,611 | 14 | $412K |
| 94 | Northwest Hills | 2% | $23,441 | 12 | $1040K |
| 95 | Del Valle | 0% | $9,828 | 4 | $0K |
| 96 | Ut | 0% | $36,131 | 6 | $0K |
Annual average is 50%, rising to 59% in August and dipping to 35% in January.
August, July, September are peak months, with ADR averaging $160 and occupancy reaching 59% in August.
$510,722, down 5.44% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 2,841 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (8.86% of bookings), Austin, TX (8.15% of bookings), Dallas, TX (4.83% of bookings).
6,182 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (400), 1 bedroom (2,841), 2 bedroom (1,690), 3 bedroom (1,381), 4 bedroom (734), 5 bedroom (273).