Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in Connecticut by Gross Yield
New London is the top Connecticut short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 10.3% gross yield, $52,240 in average annual revenue, and 1,074 active listings.
Top gross yield
10.3%
New London
Median gross yield
8.8%
6 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$47.1K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
6
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Top 10 Connecticut Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
New London
For short-term rental investors, New London delivers a compelling annual revenue of $43,228 and an 8.7% gross yield, driven by a strong $348 average daily rate. However, with 1,054 active listings and a 34% occupancy rate, operators must focus on standout property features to capture consistent bookings in this competitive landscape.
Yield
10.3%
Revenue
$52.2K
Listings
1,074
#2
Windham County
Windham County offers short-term rental investors a stable 8.1% gross yield and a steady annual revenue of $31,196. With only 136 active listings, competition is low, though operators must optimize their pricing to improve upon the current 36% occupancy rate and $228 ADR.
Yield
10.1%
Revenue
$39.6K
Listings
143
#3
Litchfield County
In Litchfield County, short-term rental properties achieve a strong average daily rate of $355, contributing to an annual revenue of $42,711. This performance yields an 8.2% gross return, though investors must optimize their strategies to overcome a 32% occupancy rate among the 417 active listings.
Yield
9.4%
Revenue
$50.3K
Listings
431
#4
New Haven
In New Haven, short-term rental investors can expect a 6.6% gross yield and an average daily rate of $273. However, with 765 active listings in the area, the occupancy rate sits at a modest 36%, limiting average annual revenue to $35,351 and requiring strategic management to improve returns.
Yield
8.1%
Revenue
$43.9K
Listings
789
#5
Hartford
Investors looking at Hartford will find an appealing market generating $30,596 in annual revenue with a healthy 7.6% gross yield. While the 405 active listings face a moderate 39% occupancy rate, the average daily rate of $212 provides a stable foundation for short-term rental operators.
Yield
7.8%
Revenue
$32.1K
Listings
431
#6
Fairfield County (CT) and Westchester County (NY)
In Fairfield County (CT) and Westchester County (NY), short-term rental investors face a competitive market with 688 active listings and an average daily rate of $301. Although the annual revenue reaches $42,398, the low 38% occupancy rate and 4.0% gross yield suggest that buyers must carefully analyze their potential returns.
Yield
4.6%
Revenue
$50.4K
Listings
703
All Connecticut Short-Term Rental Markets
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Active listings are Airbnb and Vrbo listings observed as active in the selected market metadata segment. The all-bedrooms view uses all active listings in that market; bedroom filters use the active listing count for the selected bedroom group.
For US markets, BNBCalc ranks state market pages by gross yield: annual Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rental revenue divided by estimated property value. Gross yield is a fast way to compare market-level opportunity before operating expenses, financing, taxes, insurance, seasonality, and local rules.
Annual revenue uses ADR, adjusted occupancy, and estimated cleaning revenue when cleaning and stay data exists.
ADR is nightly-only and excludes cleaning fees and other guest fees.
Occupancy is adjusted occupancy of bookable nights, excluding host-blocked nights.
Gross yield uses annual revenue divided by estimated property value; it does not include operating expenses, financing, taxes, or local regulation risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Connecticut for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is New London, with 10.3% gross yield, $52,240 in average annual revenue, and 1,074 active listings.
US markets are ranked by gross yield, which compares annual short-term rental revenue from demand sources like Airbnb and Vrbo with estimated property value. Gross yield is useful for comparing markets before expenses, financing, taxes, and local regulation are included.
Gross yield is usually better for market comparison because it accounts for both revenue potential and property value. Revenue alone can favor expensive markets where purchase prices may reduce investor returns.
Monthly revenue is calculated from the average yearly revenue per listing over the last twelve months (LTM), divided by 12. This figure represents gross booking revenue across short-term rental demand sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, before expenses like cleaning fees, platform fees, and property management costs.
ADR is the average nightly price that guests pay to book a short-term rental in a given market. It's calculated by dividing the total revenue by the number of booked nights. Higher ADR markets typically have premium properties or are in high-demand tourist destinations.