Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 49% · peaks at 63% in Mar
63% (Mar)
Summer peak
49%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Houston, TX is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a whole-market median annual revenue of $46,907, median occupancy at 46%, and a median ADR of $168 (Chalet data).
Regulation is moderate: STRs are legal citywide with mandatory registration, annual fees, and a 17% lodging tax, but deed restrictions may apply. Top-quartile operators can reach $75,938. Supply moved -17.9% year-over-year. Review [Houston STR regulations](/rental-regulations/houston-tx) for details.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Houston address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Houston's ADR rises 52% from Sep ($124) to Feb ($188), but occupancy rises 1.6× 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.
| 50% |
| $165 |
| $30,113 |
3 Bedroom | 1,509 | 45% | $243 | $39,734 |
4 Bedroom | 537 | 43% | $320 | $50,269 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 157 | 46% | $464 | $77,293 |
Houston 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 | Lawndale Wayside | 88% | $218,002 | 13 | $249K |
| 2 | Macgregor | 33% | $125,102 | 177 | $384K |
| 3 | Magnolia Park | 30% | $48,310 | 40 | $161K |
| 4 | Neartown Montrose | 28% | $167,940 | 440 | $609K |
| 5 | Sunnyside | 22% | $39,593 | 104 | $178K |
| 6 | South Park | 21% | $29,359 | 29 | $143K |
| 7 | Edgebrook Area | 20% | $42,048 | 7 | $205K |
| 8 | South Acres Crestmont Park | 20% | $39,489 | 30 | $200K |
| 9 | Gulfton | 19% | $37,110 | 7 | $197K |
| 10 | Kashmere Gardens | 19% | $28,323 | 12 | $151K |
| 11 | Greater Fifth Ward | 19% | $33,490 | 94 | $179K |
| 12 | Fort Bend Houston | 19% | $37,395 | 2 | $200K |
| 13 | Gulfgate Riverview Pine Valley | 19% | $34,659 | 17 | $186K |
| 14 | Astrodome Area | 19% | $25,518 | 233 | $137K |
| 15 | Park Place | 18% | $31,452 | 2 | $173K |
| 16 | Braeburn | 17% | $37,081 | 17 | $219K |
| 17 | Greater Ost South Union | 17% | $28,544 | 126 | $173K |
| 18 | Clinton Park Tri Community | 16% | $25,831 | 7 | $159K |
| 19 | Eastex Jensen Area | 16% | $27,319 | 4 | $171K |
| 20 | Trinity Houston Gardens | 15% | $22,244 | 24 | $148K |
| 21 | Mid West | 14% | $35,547 | 91 | $250K |
| 22 | Acres Home | 14% | $31,362 | 55 | $223K |
| 23 | Pecan Park | 13% | $23,764 | 12 | $180K |
| 24 | Denver Harbor Port Houston | 13% | $18,164 | 4 | $141K |
| 25 | Greater Inwood | 13% | $27,377 | 26 | $215K |
| 26 | Alief | 13% | $27,053 | 77 | $216K |
| 27 | East Houston | 12% | $20,721 | 6 | $168K |
| 28 | Westbury | 12% | $37,853 | 29 | $308K |
| 29 | South Belt Ellington | 12% | $30,500 | 32 | $250K |
| 30 | Downtown | 12% | $42,448 | 125 | $349K |
| 31 | Golfcrest Bellfort Reveille | 12% | $23,860 | 40 | $198K |
| 32 | Lake Houston | 12% | $33,733 | 9 | $287K |
| 33 | Greater Third Ward | 12% | $33,560 | 283 | $286K |
| 34 | Westchase | 12% | $19,330 | 29 | $166K |
| 35 | Minnetex | 11% | $29,124 | 5 | $257K |
| 36 | Northside Northline | 11% | $22,420 | 30 | $202K |
| 37 | Second Ward | 11% | $30,649 | 101 | $283K |
| 38 | East Little York Homestead | 11% | $17,645 | 11 | $166K |
| 39 | Near Northside | 10% | $26,927 | 109 | $264K |
| 40 | Addicks Park Ten | 10% | $30,885 | 13 | $303K |
| 41 | Brays Oaks | 10% | $23,961 | 33 | $238K |
| 42 | Spring Branch North | 10% | $37,960 | 9 | $379K |
| 43 | Independence Heights | 10% | $25,838 | 51 | $262K |
| 44 | Meadowbrook Allendale | 10% | $18,037 | 14 | $187K |
| 45 | Meyerland Area | 9% | $44,720 | 28 | $483K |
| 46 | Langwood | 9% | $19,616 | 4 | $213K |
| 47 | Washington Avenue Coalition Memorial Park | 9% | $44,915 | 189 | $496K |
| 48 | Midtown | 9% | $31,287 | 131 | $347K |
| 49 | Central Southwest | 9% | $19,329 | 52 | $214K |
| 50 | Sharpstown | 9% | $17,632 | 93 | $205K |
| 51 | South Main | 8% | $18,745 | 50 | $222K |
| 52 | Settegast | 8% | $15,011 | 14 | $179K |
| 53 | Greater Greenspoint | 8% | $16,047 | 6 | $192K |
| 54 | Greater Eastwood | 8% | $25,009 | 65 | $300K |
| 55 | Westwood | 8% | $5,088 | 8 | $62K |
| 56 | Greenway Upper Kirby Area | 8% | $41,013 | 42 | $519K |
| 57 | Spring Branch Central | 8% | $28,175 | 35 | $367K |
| 58 | Westbranch | 7% | $19,877 | 7 | $265K |
| 59 | Greater Hobby Area | 7% | $17,813 | 16 | $239K |
| 60 | Fourth Ward | 7% | $27,222 | 42 | $371K |
| 61 | Braeswood | 7% | $41,125 | 121 | $584K |
| 62 | Central Northwest | 7% | $32,960 | 38 | $477K |
| 63 | Medical Center Area | 7% | $35,249 | 93 | $512K |
| 64 | Spring Branch West | 7% | $27,093 | 40 | $397K |
| 65 | Lazybrook Timbergrove | 7% | $38,617 | 13 | $569K |
| 66 | Briar Forest | 7% | $26,781 | 25 | $398K |
| 67 | Greater Uptown | 7% | $27,282 | 139 | $405K |
| 68 | Northshore | 7% | $12,236 | 12 | $182K |
| 69 | Near Southwest | 7% | $23,295 | 35 | $349K |
| 70 | Clear Lake | 6% | $20,742 | 23 | $327K |
| 71 | Eldridge West Oaks | 6% | $19,146 | 55 | $332K |
| 72 | Spring Branch East | 6% | $28,736 | 28 | $501K |
| 73 | Greater Heights | 6% | $34,760 | 261 | $618K |
| 74 | University Place | 5% | $49,763 | 154 | $1063K |
| 75 | Museum Park | 4% | $20,878 | 77 | $508K |
| 76 | Fairbanks Northwest Crossing | 4% | $9,283 | 7 | $261K |
| 77 | Memorial | 3% | $24,795 | 37 | $740K |
| 78 | Iah Airport Area | 1% | $2,976 | 4 | $213K |
| 79 | Afton Oaks River Oaks Area | 1% | $21,450 | 75 | $1543K |
Annual average is 46%, rising to 63% in March and dipping to 39% in January.
March, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $186 and occupancy reaching 63% in March.
$264,952, down 2.66% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 2,784 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (12.11% of bookings), Austin, TX (4.77% of bookings), Dallas, TX (3.76% of bookings).
5,110 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (210), 1 bedroom (2,784), 2 bedroom (1,263), 3 bedroom (1,509), 4 bedroom (537), 5 bedroom (157).
