27 tracked markets
Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Corpus Christi is the top Texas short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 27.1% gross yield, $53,781 in average annual revenue, and 5,175 active listings.
Top gross yield
27.1%
Corpus Christi
Median gross yield
12.1%
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Median annual revenue
$33.8K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
27
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#1
Short-term rental investors in Corpus Christi, Texas can expect a solid 23.8% gross yield and an annual revenue of $46,986. However, with 5,159 active listings competing for guests, buyers must carefully manage their expectations given the market's low 31% occupancy rate despite a strong $314 average daily rate.
Yield
27.1%
Revenue
$53.8K
Listings
5,175
#2
Brewster County offers short-term rental investors a strong 17.1% gross yield and an attractive average daily rate of $254. Although the annual revenue reaches $38,554, the relatively low 34% occupancy rate across 588 active listings highlights the need for effective marketing to capture consistent guest demand.
Yield
20.5%
Revenue
$47.7K
Listings
597
#3
The Canyon short-term rental market features a healthy 17.1% gross yield and a solid 43% occupancy rate for active operators. With 784 active listings competing for guests, investors can expect an annual revenue of $31,167 while maintaining an average daily rate of $185.
Yield
18.3%
Revenue
$33.8K
Listings
843
#4
Lubbock offers short-term rental investors a 16.5% gross yield and a moderate annual revenue of $29,314. However, with 684 active listings and a 36% occupancy rate, hosts must strategically price their properties near the $189 average daily rate to capture consistent local demand.
Yield
16.1%
Revenue
$29.2K
Listings
695
#5
In Abilene, short-term rental investors can capitalize on a strong 14.5% gross yield and an impressive average daily rate of $253. However, with 1,088 active listings competing in the market, a lower occupancy rate of 36% suggests that operators must stand out to capture their share of the $36,459 annual revenue.
Yield
16.1%
Revenue
$41.2K
Listings
1,140
#6
In Longview, short-term rental properties generate a respectable 12.9% gross yield and an average daily rate of $216. However, with a low occupancy rate of 30% across 400 active listings, investors must focus on property differentiation to successfully capture the market's average annual revenue of $28,266.
Yield
15.0%
Revenue
$33.0K
Listings
418
#7
Laredo presents a low-barrier entry for short-term rental investors, featuring 198 active listings and a gross yield of 12.2%. While the average daily rate is $181, the low occupancy rate of 31% keeps the average annual revenue at a modest $19,375 for local operators.
Yield
14.4%
Revenue
$23.5K
Listings
211
#8
Del Rio offers short-term rental investors a high average daily rate of $324 and an appealing gross yield of 12.3% across 235 active listings. However, the exceptionally low occupancy rate of 19% is a significant cautionary factor, even though successful bookings help drive an annual revenue of $28,124.
Yield
13.9%
Revenue
$32.1K
Listings
243
#9
The Lake Livingston market in Texas presents a strong 12.1% gross yield and a solid $236 average daily rate for its 591 active listings. Despite these positive indicators, investors should proceed with caution due to a very low 24% occupancy rate that limits annual revenue to $25,071.
Yield
13.5%
Revenue
$28.5K
Listings
609
#10
For short-term rental investors, Waco presents a compelling 13.1% gross yield and a healthy average daily rate of $258. However, navigating the competitive landscape of 1,079 active listings requires careful planning, especially since a low 32% occupancy rate currently limits the average annual revenue to $36,448.
Yield
13.2%
Revenue
$37.6K
Listings
1,102
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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.
| Rank | Market | Gross yield | Annual revenue | Monthly revenue | ADR | Occupancy | Listings | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Corpus Christi | 27.1% | $53,781 | $4,482 | $284 | 36% | 5,175 | $198,556 |
| #2 | Brewster County | 20.5% | $47,659 | $3,972 | $239 | 43% | 597 | $232,134 |
| #3 | Canyon | 18.3% | $33,770 | $2,814 | $160 | 49% | 843 | $184,536 |
| #4 | Lubbock | 16.1% | $29,222 | $2,435 | $169 | 40% | 695 | $181,201 |
| #5 | Abilene | 16.1% | $41,152 | $3,429 | $230 | 41% | 1,140 | $256,003 |
| #6 | Longview | 15.0% | $32,960 | $2,747 | $212 | 34% | 418 | $219,392 |
| #7 | Laredo | 14.4% | $23,491 | $1,958 | $172 | 37% | 211 | $163,317 |
| #8 | Del Rio | 13.9% | $32,077 | $2,673 | $311 | 22% | 243 | $230,890 |
| #9 | Lake Livingston | 13.5% | $28,490 | $2,374 | $215 | 29% | 609 | $210,821 |
| #10 | Waco | 13.2% | $37,554 | $3,130 | $233 | 36% | 1,102 | $284,383 |
| #11 | Texarkana | 13.1% | $23,103 | $1,925 | $174 | 33% | 185 | $176,989 |
| #12 | San Antonio | 12.8% | $40,990 | $3,416 | $212 | 41% | 4,943 | $320,363 |
| #13 | Wichita Falls | 12.8% | $30,020 | $2,502 | $176 | 40% | 432 | $234,727 |
| #14 | Harlingen | 12.1% | $22,168 | $1,847 | $141 | 38% | 1,393 | $183,276 |
| #15 | College Station-Bryan | 11.8% | $34,561 | $2,880 | $240 | 32% | 686 | $292,676 |
| #16 | Kerrville | 11.5% | $48,442 | $4,037 | $292 | 33% | 1,921 | $420,669 |
| #17 | South Padre Island | 11.2% | $49,497 | $4,125 | $282 | 36% | 2,327 | $440,846 |
| #18 | Dallas | 10.8% | $41,672 | $3,473 | $218 | 44% | 8,181 | $385,583 |
| #19 | Houston | 10.7% | $34,809 | $2,901 | $230 | 34% | 11,050 | $323,891 |
| #20 | Midland | 10.3% | $30,288 | $2,524 | $186 | 44% | 452 | $293,569 |
| #21 | El Paso | 9.9% | $23,390 | $1,949 | $129 | 48% | 1,411 | $235,475 |
| #22 | Austin | 9.6% | $52,512 | $4,376 | $263 | 45% | 7,681 | $546,557 |
| #23 | Bastrop | 9.5% | $33,201 | $2,767 | $229 | 33% | 585 | $348,410 |
| #24 | Harker Heights | 8.8% | $25,618 | $2,135 | $156 | 40% | 611 | $292,563 |
| #25 | Sherman | 8.5% | $26,709 | $2,226 | $211 | 29% | 377 | $314,206 |
| #26 | Wimberley | 8.4% | $44,254 | $3,688 | $278 | 33% | 1,428 | $528,588 |
| #27 | Brenham | 7.2% | $37,462 | $3,122 | $346 | 25% | 188 | $523,745 |
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.