Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 46% · peaks at 62% in Mar
62% (Mar)
Summer peak
46%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Gainesville, FL is a solid Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $29,637, median occupancy of 43%, and ADR of $173 (Chalet data). Regulation is currently permissive, with no city-level permit or cap and minimal enforcement.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $45,336. The main risk is asset-side: home values moved -2.9% year-over-year. For compliance details, see [Gainesville STR regulations](/rental-regulations/gainesville-fl).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Gainesville address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Gainesville's ADR rises 69% from Jul ($128) to Oct ($216), but occupancy rises 1.8× 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.
| 41% |
| $178 |
| $26,415 |
3 Bedroom | 140 | 46% | $228 | $38,661 |
4 Bedroom | 83 | 44% | $309 | $50,068 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 12 | 40% | $480 | $70,379 |
Gainesville 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 | Northeast Neighbors | 30% | $79,313 | 7 | $263K |
| 2 | Springhill | 22% | $39,763 | 14 | $177K |
| 3 | Suburban Heights | 20% | $86,739 | 5 | $426K |
| 4 | Grove Street | 20% | $45,014 | 7 | $228K |
| 5 | Woodland Terrace | 19% | $50,805 | 7 | $272K |
| 6 | Greater Northeast Community | 16% | $42,257 | 5 | $263K |
| 7 | Porters | 16% | $28,569 | 4 | $179K |
| 8 | Pleasant Street | 14% | $37,698 | 12 | $266K |
| 9 | Northwood | 13% | $34,544 | 3 | $261K |
| 10 | Highland Court Manor | 13% | $25,984 | 5 | $207K |
| 11 | Forest Ridge | 11% | $46,526 | 4 | $424K |
| 12 | Not A Defined Neighborhood | 10% | $26,970 | 3 | $263K |
| 13 | Oakview | 10% | $25,218 | 16 | $265K |
| 14 | Napier Oaks | 9% | $31,834 | 7 | $338K |
| 15 | Ridgeview | 9% | $20,086 | 5 | $214K |
| 16 | Duckpond | 9% | $37,174 | 44 | $404K |
| 17 | Downtown | 9% | $23,405 | 12 | $263K |
| 18 | Stephen Foster | 9% | $19,640 | 11 | $226K |
| 19 | Northwood Oaks | 8% | $27,633 | 3 | $330K |
| 20 | P G Neighborhood | 7% | $18,485 | 3 | $263K |
| 21 | University Park | 7% | $28,319 | 49 | $434K |
| 22 | Fifth Ave | 6% | $15,172 | 9 | $234K |
| 23 | Sugarfoot | 6% | $24,537 | 6 | $385K |
| 24 | Black Acres | 6% | $24,839 | 7 | $406K |
| 25 | Hazel Heights | 6% | $15,671 | 5 | $257K |
| 26 | Kirkwood | 4% | $19,143 | 5 | $448K |
| 27 | Hibiscus Park | 4% | $12,907 | 12 | $355K |
| 28 | Northwood Pines | 3% | $9,586 | 4 | $330K |
Annual average is 43%, rising to 62% in March and dipping to 33% in October.
March, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $158 and occupancy reaching 62% in March.
$300,239, down 1.70% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 319 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Gainesville, FL (5.47% of bookings), Miami, FL (4.74% of bookings), Tampa, FL (3.56% of bookings).
643 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (13), 1 bedroom (319), 2 bedroom (192), 3 bedroom (140), 4 bedroom (83), 5 bedroom (12).
