Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in North America by Market Grade.
The grade compares short-term rental yield, year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy (demand), then adjusts for local regulation.
The table also shows listing count, average daily rate, and annual revenue for every market.
Markets on this page are ranked by the Airbtics Market Grade, not by the number of listings.
The grade compares each market with the other markets in this ranking on three measures, then adjusts for local short-term rental regulation.
Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
Demand: Average occupancy rate over the last 12 months. Higher occupancy ranks higher.
Stricter short-term rental regulation lowers the letter grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, and annual revenue are shown for every market.
Exact yield and revenue growth are published for the three highest-graded markets. For every other market those two figures are in Market Explorer.
The rankboard plots the same markets by occupancy and average daily rate, and the table under the chart lists those values in text.
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The highest-graded short-term rental markets in North America are Lake Buena Vista, Jacksonville and Nashville.
The table ranks every tracked market by Airbtics Market Grade. Occupancy, average daily rate, annual revenue, yield, and revenue growth are the figures behind that grade.
Top 3 Airbnb markets in North America by Market Grade
These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in North America. Market Grade compares yield, revenue growth, and occupancy (demand) with the other markets on this page, then adjusts for short-term rental regulation. The chart repeats those three percentiles in text so the ranking is readable without the graphic.
Lake Buena Vista is rank 1 of 100 markets in this North America ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 13.7% short-term rental yield, 68.0% occupancy, and +16.6% year-over-year revenue growth.
Compared with the other markets on this page, Lake Buena Vista ranks lowest 42% for yield, top 16% for growth, and top 23% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $257, annual revenue of $67,397, a rent gap of 2560.6%, 14,731 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $350,000.
Market gradeB
Yield13.7%
Revenue growth+16.6%
Occupancy68.0%
Average daily rate$257
Annual revenue$67,397
Rent gap2560.6%
Active listings14,731
2-bedroom price$350,000
RegulationLenient
Percentile versus other North America markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.
Jacksonville is rank 2 of 100 markets in this North America ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 22.8% short-term rental yield, 62.0% occupancy, and +9.7% year-over-year revenue growth.
Compared with the other markets on this page, Jacksonville ranks top 4% for yield, lowest 40% for growth, and top 44% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $240, annual revenue of $57,162, a rent gap of 3972.3%, 8,952 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $250,000.
Market gradeB
Yield22.8%
Revenue growth+9.7%
Occupancy62.0%
Average daily rate$240
Annual revenue$57,162
Rent gap3972.3%
Active listings8,952
2-bedroom price$250,000
RegulationLenient
Percentile versus other North America markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.
Nashville is rank 3 of 100 markets in this North America ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 15.1% short-term rental yield, 61.0% occupancy, and +28.9% year-over-year revenue growth.
Compared with the other markets on this page, Nashville ranks top 44% for yield, top 1% for growth, and top 48% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $258, annual revenue of $61,644, a rent gap of 3054.9%, 8,151 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $375,000.
Market gradeB
Yield15.1%
Revenue growth+28.9%
Occupancy61.0%
Average daily rate$258
Annual revenue$61,644
Rent gap3054.9%
Active listings8,151
2-bedroom price$375,000
RegulationLenient
Percentile versus other North America markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.
Yield: top 44%
Growth: top 1%
Demand: top 48%
Market Rankboard: North America
Each dot is a vacation rental market in North America, plotted by
occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis).
Dashed lines mark the national median.
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each North America market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
Market
Occupancy rate
Average daily rate
Lake Buena Vista
68.0%
$257
Jacksonville
62.0%
$240
Nashville
61.0%
$258
Oahu
83.0%
$261
Chicago
67.0%
$197
Honolulu
84.0%
$241
Columbus
60.0%
$209
New Orleans
58.0%
$209
Panama City Beach
62.0%
$289
Ocean City
57.0%
$320
Vancouver
76.0%
$209
East Stroudsburg
47.0%
$339
Kalispell
64.0%
$325
Indianapolis
56.0%
$177
Rochester
57.0%
$216
Knoxville
58.0%
$205
Savannah
64.0%
$231
El Dorado
53.0%
$367
Pittsburgh
59.0%
$168
Louisville
55.0%
$194
Boone
51.0%
$306
South Beach
67.0%
$214
Montreal
73.0%
$138
Kaui
80.0%
$419
Broken Bow
50.0%
$340
Les Laurentides
52.0%
$220
30A East
66.0%
$577
Cullowhee
53.0%
$236
Canmore
79.0%
$263
Corpus Christi
54.0%
$216
Big Los Angeles
64.0%
$254
Las Vegas
59.0%
$215
Los Angeles
70.0%
$230
San Diego
74.0%
$281
Austin
61.0%
$196
Miami
65.0%
$231
Myrtle Beach
59.0%
$192
Phoenix
64.0%
$194
Atlanta
53.0%
$202
Miramar Beach
64.0%
$374
Seattle
69.0%
$216
Dallas
59.0%
$182
San Antonio
60.0%
$172
Philadelphia
57.0%
$155
Fort Lauderdale
65.0%
$238
St. George
58.0%
$244
Lebanon
51.0%
$294
Prescott Valley-Prescott
61.0%
$224
Denver
72.0%
$173
Lake of the Ozarks
47.0%
$276
Greenville-Anderson
56.0%
$182
South Padre Island
53.0%
$284
Fort Collins
64.0%
$274
Port St. Lucie
58.0%
$201
Toronto
71.0%
$138
Houston
54.0%
$181
Galveston
48.0%
$278
Barnstable Town
62.0%
$394
Long Island
55.0%
$673
Scottsdale
65.0%
$268
Destin
68.0%
$335
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
55.0%
$199
Downeast and acadia
73.0%
$303
Port Aransas
52.0%
$369
Portland
74.0%
$141
Whistler
66.0%
$259
Dorado
53.0%
$367
Boise City
69.0%
$182
Kingston
54.0%
$301
Anchorage
68.0%
$219
Prince Edward Island
69.0%
$186
New York
71.0%
$169
Calgary
65.0%
$115
Palm Springs
54.0%
$435
Edwards
53.0%
$540
Tampa
61.0%
$168
Edmonton
59.0%
$88
Tucson
57.0%
$145
Park City
51.0%
$490
Ocean City
56.0%
$371
Punta Gorda
54.0%
$219
Maui
74.0%
$376
Big Island
69.0%
$280
Heber
50.0%
$420
Hilton Head Island
65.0%
$311
Orange Beach
68.0%
$366
Cape Coral
56.0%
$257
San Francisco
78.0%
$214
Charlotte
58.0%
$180
North Myrtle Beach
56.0%
$292
Mammoth Lakes
50.0%
$365
Boston
70.0%
$238
Albuquerque
62.0%
$160
Steamboat Springs
52.0%
$382
Eugene-Springfield
55.0%
$193
Colorado Springs
67.0%
$174
San Jose
69.0%
$146
Washington
66.0%
$190
Big Bear Lake
37.0%
$306
Breckenridge
56.0%
$332
Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the
Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.
See all Airbnb markets in North America
Browse all 100 markets we track in North America. Each link opens the market's Airbnb revenue and performance data page.
What are the best Airbnb markets in North America?
Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in North America by Market Grade. The grade compares yield (annual revenue divided by property price), year-over-year revenue growth, and occupancy, then adjusts for regulation. The highest-graded market in this dataset is Lake Buena Vista. The main table lists markets in that order; use the Market Explorer to filter by budget, regulations, and more.
How many Airbnb markets does Airbtics track in North America?
We currently analyze 100 active short-term rental markets in North America with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in North America?
The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 61.34% (LTM). Rates differ by city. Use the rankboard on this page, or open a market page for that city's numbers.
How do I compare Airbnb markets in North America?
Use the occupancy vs ADR rankboard on this page for a quick view, or open the Market Explorer to compare markets side by side, change chart axes, export to Excel, and save markets to a watchlist.
How can I estimate Airbnb income in North America?
Use our Airbnb income calculator to estimate revenue for a specific address, or open any market link below for median revenue and occupancy benchmarks.
