Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 45% · peaks at 62% in Mar
62% (Mar)
Summer peak
45%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Gainesville, FL is a good Airbnb market in 2026 for disciplined, full-time operators. Active hosts average $29,250 in annual revenue (43% occupancy, $172 ADR; Chalet data), with a permissive regulatory environment and minimal city-level restrictions. Top-quartile operators see upside to $43,845.
The whole-market median ($30,247) is diluted by part-time listings—benchmark against the active operator figure for realistic expectations. Home values have softened by 3.0% YoY, so investors should monitor asset risk. See full details at [Gainesville STR regulations](/rental-regulations/gainesville-fl).
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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.
| $174 |
| $25,768 |
3 Bedroom | 141 | 46% | $228 | $37,882 |
4 Bedroom | 82 | 43% | $301 | $46,958 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 12 | 42% | $489 | $75,575 |
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 | 31% | $81,843 | 7 | $263K |
| 2 | Suburban Heights | 29% | $124,592 | 5 | $426K |
| 3 | Springhill | 22% | $38,775 | 15 | $177K |
| 4 | Pleasant Street | 18% | $48,551 | 11 | $266K |
| 5 | Woodland Terrace | 17% | $45,130 | 6 | $272K |
| 6 | Porters | 16% | $28,366 | 4 | $179K |
| 7 | Not A Defined Neighborhood | 16% | $41,626 | 3 | $263K |
| 8 | Forest Ridge | 15% | $64,295 | 4 | $424K |
| 9 | Grove Street | 14% | $32,514 | 6 | $228K |
| 10 | Highland Court Manor | 13% | $27,330 | 5 | $207K |
| 11 | Northwood | 12% | $32,071 | 3 | $261K |
| 12 | Duckpond | 10% | $39,536 | 43 | $404K |
| 13 | Stephen Foster | 10% | $21,725 | 11 | $226K |
| 14 | Oakview | 10% | $25,447 | 16 | $265K |
| 15 | Ridgeview | 10% | $20,542 | 5 | $214K |
| 16 | Downtown | 9% | $24,338 | 12 | $263K |
| 17 | Napier Oaks | 8% | $27,575 | 6 | $338K |
| 18 | University Park | 7% | $32,296 | 48 | $434K |
| 19 | Northwood Oaks | 7% | $24,100 | 3 | $330K |
| 20 | Fifth Ave | 7% | $16,330 | 9 | $234K |
| 21 | Black Acres | 7% | $28,160 | 6 | $406K |
| 22 | P G Neighborhood | 7% | $18,179 | 3 | $263K |
| 23 | Hazel Heights | 6% | $16,565 | 4 | $257K |
| 24 | Greater Northeast Community | 6% | $16,767 | 5 | $263K |
| 25 | Sugarfoot | 6% | $23,808 | 6 | $385K |
| 26 | Hibiscus Park | 4% | $15,528 | 12 | $355K |
| 27 | Northwood Pines | 3% | $9,044 | 4 | $330K |
Annual average is 43%, rising to 62% in March and dipping to 33% in October.
March, August, June 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 317 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).
624 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (13), 1 bedroom (317), 2 bedroom (191), 3 bedroom (141), 4 bedroom (82), 5 bedroom (12).