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Best Airbnb Markets in Pennsylvania (2026)

Based on Airbtics data from September 2025 to August 2026, this page ranks the best Airbnb markets in Pennsylvania 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.

  1. Yield: Annual short-term rental revenue divided by property price. A higher yield ranks higher.
  2. Growth: Year-over-year change in revenue. Faster revenue growth ranks higher.
  3. 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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Last updated: 16th October, 2026

Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market Overview (September 2025 to August 2026)

National averages across all Pennsylvania markets
Average Occupancy Rate i
52.86%
Average Annual Revenue i
$46,066
Average Daily Rate (ADR) i
$233
YoY Supply Growth i
32.75%
YoY Revenue Change i
12.27%

Top 14 Pennsylvania Cities for Airbnb in 2026

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Position Market Grade Market Name Regulation No of Listings Avg. Occupancy Rate Avg. Daily Rate Revenue Short-term Rental Yield Revenue Growth
1AErie
Lenient
49859%$174$38,82125.6%+20.5%
2BEast Stroudsburg
Lenient
3,34747%$339$63,13019.4%+15.7%
3BPittsburgh
Lenient
2,27359%$168$37,93915.9%+19.6%
4BLancaster
Lenient
1,35661% 🚀$193$45,436Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
5BPoconos
Lenient
80646%$376$68,130Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
6B+Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Lenient
1,76449%$287$54,978Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
7B+Olean
Lenient
70642%$284$46,037Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
8B+Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
Lenient
65954%$225$46,848Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
9CPhiladelphia
Strict
4,34757%$155$33,728Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
10CStrip District-Lawrenceville
Lenient
50162% 🚀$167$39,517Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
11C+Harrisburg-Carlisle
Lenient
83860%$175$40,365Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
12C+Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia
Lenient
61052%$206$40,599Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
13C+Ashtabula
Lenient
48548%$221$40,419Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer
14D+State College
Lenient
1,09444%$296$48,978Unlock in Market ExplorerUnlock in Market Explorer

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Why Invest in Airbnb Pennsylvania in 2026?

The highest-graded short-term rental markets in Pennsylvania are Erie, East Stroudsburg and Pittsburgh. 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 Pennsylvania by Market Grade

These are the three highest-graded Airbnb markets in Pennsylvania. 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.

Rank 1 — Erie (Grade A)

Erie is rank 1 of 14 markets in this Pennsylvania ranking by Airbtics Market Grade A, with 25.6% short-term rental yield, 59.0% occupancy, and +20.5% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Erie ranks top 39% for yield, top 4% for growth, and top 29% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $174, annual revenue of $38,821, a rent gap of 3739.0%, 498 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $150,000.

  • Market gradeA
  • Yield25.6%
  • Revenue growth+20.5%
  • Occupancy59.0%
  • Average daily rate$174
  • Annual revenue$38,821
  • Rent gap3739.0%
  • Active listings498
  • 2-bedroom price$150,000
  • RegulationLenient
top 39%Yieldtop 4%Growthtop 29%Demand

Percentile versus other Pennsylvania markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: top 39%
  • Growth: top 4%
  • Demand: top 29%

Rank 2 — East Stroudsburg (Grade B)

East Stroudsburg is rank 2 of 14 markets in this Pennsylvania ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 19.4% short-term rental yield, 47.0% occupancy, and +15.7% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, East Stroudsburg ranks lowest 39% for yield, top 32% for growth, and lowest 25% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $339, annual revenue of $63,130, a rent gap of 2954.2%, 3,347 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $220,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield19.4%
  • Revenue growth+15.7%
  • Occupancy47.0%
  • Average daily rate$339
  • Annual revenue$63,130
  • Rent gap2954.2%
  • Active listings3,347
  • 2-bedroom price$220,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 39%Yieldtop 32%Growthlowest 25%Demand

Percentile versus other Pennsylvania markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 39%
  • Growth: top 32%
  • Demand: lowest 25%

Rank 3 — Pittsburgh (Grade B)

Pittsburgh is rank 3 of 14 markets in this Pennsylvania ranking by Airbtics Market Grade B, with 15.9% short-term rental yield, 59.0% occupancy, and +19.6% year-over-year revenue growth.

Compared with the other markets on this page, Pittsburgh ranks lowest 25% for yield, top 11% for growth, and top 29% for demand. The market shows an average daily rate of $168, annual revenue of $37,939, a rent gap of 2741.9%, 2,273 active listings, lenient short-term rental regulation, and a typical 2-bedroom property price of $250,000.

  • Market gradeB
  • Yield15.9%
  • Revenue growth+19.6%
  • Occupancy59.0%
  • Average daily rate$168
  • Annual revenue$37,939
  • Rent gap2741.9%
  • Active listings2,273
  • 2-bedroom price$250,000
  • RegulationLenient
lowest 25%Yieldtop 11%Growthtop 29%Demand

Percentile versus other Pennsylvania markets on this page. Farther from the center is stronger.

  • Yield: lowest 25%
  • Growth: top 11%
  • Demand: top 29%

Market Rankboard: Pennsylvania

Each dot is a vacation rental market in Pennsylvania, plotted by occupancy rate (x-axis) and average daily rate (ADR) (y-axis). Dashed lines mark the national median.

Pennsylvania Airbnb markets rankboard scatter chart showing occupancy rate versus average daily rate (ADR)
Occupancy rate and average daily rate for each Pennsylvania market plotted in the chart above, in Market Grade order.
MarketOccupancy rateAverage daily rate
Erie59.0%$174
East Stroudsburg47.0%$339
Pittsburgh59.0%$168
Lancaster61.0%$193
Poconos46.0%$376
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton49.0%$287
Olean42.0%$284
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre54.0%$225
Philadelphia57.0%$155
Strip District-Lawrenceville62.0%$167
Harrisburg-Carlisle60.0%$175
Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia52.0%$206
Ashtabula48.0%$221
State College44.0%$296

Compare property prices, short-term rental yield, rent gap, annual revenue, and supply growth in the Airbtics Market Explorer watchlist.

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Pennsylvania Airbnb market FAQs

  • What are the best Airbnb markets in Pennsylvania?

    Airbtics ranks short-term rental markets in Pennsylvania 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 Erie. 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 Pennsylvania?

    We currently analyze 14 active short-term rental markets in Pennsylvania with listing supply, median occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates.

  • What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Pennsylvania?

    The national average occupancy rate across tracked markets is 52.86% (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 Pennsylvania?

    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 Pennsylvania?

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For trends, supply, and year-over-year changes, see the 2025 short-term rental report for Pennsylvania.