Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 36% · peaks at 65% in Jul
65% (Jul)
Summer peak
36%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Galveston, TX remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $37,723 in annual revenue at 35% occupancy and a $249 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Galveston address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Galveston's ADR rises 37% from Jan ($218) to May ($299), but occupancy rises 4.4× 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.
3 BedroomMost common | 932 | 37% | $350 | $46,875 |
4 Bedroom | 423 | 37% | $478 | $63,933 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 146 | 36% | $692 | $90,478 |
Galveston 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.
Annual average is 35%, rising to 65% in July and dipping to 15% in February.
July, June, August are peak months, with ADR averaging $263 and occupancy reaching 65% in July.
$324,313, down 7.00% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 932 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (15.32% of bookings), Austin, TX (4.43% of bookings), Dallas, TX (3.91% of bookings).
2,781 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (61), 1 bedroom (831), 2 bedroom (876), 3 bedroom (932), 4 bedroom (423), 5 bedroom (146).