13 tracked markets

Source: BNBCalc market metadata Β· Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com Β· Data updated July 10, 2026

Best Airbnb Markets in Pennsylvania by Gross Yield

Albrightsville is the top Pennsylvania short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 25.9% gross yield, $58,222 in average annual revenue, and 800 active listings.

Top gross yield

25.9%

Albrightsville

Median gross yield

17.6%

13 markets with yield data

Median annual revenue

$41.6K

Average listing revenue

Tracked markets

13

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Top 10 Pennsylvania Airbnb and Vrbo Markets

Albrightsville short-term rental market

#1

Albrightsville

Albrightsville, Pennsylvania represents an attractive target for short-term rental investors, boasting a 24.8% gross yield and a strong annual revenue of $54,367. To capture the premium $386 average daily rate, hosts must navigate a competitive landscape of 775 active listings and a relatively low occupancy rate of 30%.

Yield

25.9%

Revenue

$58.2K

Listings

800

Altoona short-term rental market

#2

Altoona

In Altoona, Pennsylvania, short-term rental investors can capitalize on a high 17.5% gross yield across a low-competition landscape of just 70 active listings. However, a modest annual revenue of $23,962 and a 32% occupancy rate suggest that hosts must carefully manage their $198 average daily rate to maximize returns.

Yield

24.0%

Revenue

$33.5K

Listings

71

Pittsburgh short-term rental market

#3

Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh short-term rental market offers a compelling 17.5% gross yield, supported by an annual revenue of $34,037 and an average daily rate of $224. However, with 2,632 active listings and a 37% occupancy rate, investors must prepare for significant local competition to secure consistent bookings.

Yield

20.4%

Revenue

$40.4K

Listings

2,663

Oil City short-term rental market

#4

Oil City

In Oil City, short-term rental investors can capitalize on an impressive gross yield of 15.7% and an average daily rate of $206. However, the market's low 29% occupancy rate across 572 active listings means operators must optimize their listings to consistently capture the $23,878 in annual revenue.

Yield

19.9%

Revenue

$31.0K

Listings

582

Williamsport short-term rental market

#5

Williamsport

Williamsport presents short-term rental investors with a 12.7% gross yield and a strong average daily rate of $277. However, with 1,108 active listings competing in the area, operators must navigate a low 27% occupancy rate to successfully achieve the market's average annual revenue of $28,939.

Yield

18.6%

Revenue

$43.0K

Listings

1,150

Scranton short-term rental market

#6

Scranton

In Scranton, Pennsylvania, short-term rental properties generate a strong annual revenue of $42,202 and a high average daily rate of $345. However, investors should note the low 30% occupancy rate across 688 active listings, which demands careful management to sustain the market's 17.0% gross yield.

Yield

18.6%

Revenue

$46.5K

Listings

729

Poconos short-term rental market

#7

Poconos

The Poconos short-term rental market generates a substantial annual revenue of $54,491 and a high average daily rate of $386. Even with a 16.4% gross yield, investors face intense competition from 2,078 active listings and must manage a relatively low occupancy rate of 31%.

Yield

17.6%

Revenue

$59.1K

Listings

2,134

Reading short-term rental market

#8

Reading

The Reading short-term rental market provides a healthy 12.8% gross yield and a solid average daily rate of $252 for investors. With 441 active listings, operators must focus on strategic pricing to boost the 38% occupancy rate and consistently reach the market's average annual revenue of $39,516.

Yield

15.1%

Revenue

$47.1K

Listings

459

Lancaster County short-term rental market

#9

Lancaster County

Lancaster County offers short-term rental operators a promising 13.0% gross yield alongside a solid average daily rate of $259. To secure a portion of the $36,513 average annual revenue, investors must carefully differentiate their properties among 1,882 active listings to overcome the market's low 34% occupancy rate.

Yield

14.7%

Revenue

$41.6K

Listings

1,912

Erie short-term rental market

#10

Erie

The Erie short-term rental market offers a gross yield of 12.5% and a solid average daily rate of $247 across its 933 active listings. However, prospective buyers should be cautious of the lower 28% occupancy rate, which limits the average annual revenue to $25,858 for local operators.

Yield

13.9%

Revenue

$29.7K

Listings

951

All Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Markets

Every market below links to its full BNBCalc market page. Rankings use gross yield first, then annual revenue when yield is missing.

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.

RankMarketGross yieldAnnual revenueMonthly revenueADROccupancyListingsPurchase price
#1Albrightsville25.9%$58,222$4,852$35534%800$224,428
#2Altoona24.0%$33,466$2,789$20038%71$139,436
#3Pittsburgh20.4%$40,378$3,365$21942%2,663$198,303
#4Oil City19.9%$30,978$2,581$20736%582$155,333
#5Williamsport18.6%$42,954$3,579$27537%1,150$231,240
#6Scranton18.6%$46,539$3,878$29736%729$250,747
#7Poconos17.6%$59,124$4,927$34935%2,134$335,355
#8Reading15.1%$47,072$3,923$24543%459$311,102
#9Lancaster County14.7%$41,574$3,464$23740%1,912$283,771
#10Erie13.9%$29,659$2,472$23632%951$213,443
#11Allentown9.2%$37,798$3,150$23939%397$412,168
#12Philadelphia8.9%$36,999$3,083$17947%2,204$414,640
#13Chester County7.8%$41,884$3,490$22743%279$536,128

How We Rank Markets

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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