Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 35% · peaks at 62% in Jul
62% (Jul)
Summer peak
35%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Galveston, TX remains a reliable Airbnb market. The whole-market median is $36,866 in annual revenue at 33% occupancy and a $248 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Score a specific Galveston address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Galveston's ADR rises 58% from Jan ($217) to Jun ($342), but occupancy rises 3.8× 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.
3 BedroomMost common | 1,137 | 34% | $359 | $44,686 |
4 Bedroom | 564 | 34% | $497 | $61,928 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 201 | 32% | $710 | $82,301 |
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 33%, rising to 65% in July and dipping to 16% in January.
July, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $263 and occupancy reaching 65% in July.
$322,876, down 6.55% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,137 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Houston, TX (15.52% of bookings), Austin, TX (4.30% of bookings), Dallas, TX (4.03% of bookings).
2,810 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (72), 1 bedroom (892), 2 bedroom (983), 3 bedroom (1,137), 4 bedroom (564), 5 bedroom (201).
