Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in New York by Gross Yield
Great Valley is the top New York short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 21.2% gross yield, $38,159 in average annual revenue, and 370 active listings.
Top gross yield
21.2%
Great Valley
Median gross yield
12.5%
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Median annual revenue
$43.7K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
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Top 10 New York Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Great Valley
In Great Valley, short-term rental investors can target a 19.1% gross yield and a strong average daily rate of $333. However, buyers should proceed with caution as the market experiences a low 24% occupancy rate across its 353 active listings, resulting in $33,322 in annual revenue.
Yield
21.2%
Revenue
$38.2K
Listings
370
#2
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes short-term rental market offers investors a strong gross yield of 15.7% and a high average daily rate of $330. However, with 2,319 active listings creating stiff competition, buyers must carefully strategize to overcome a relatively low occupancy rate of 31% and secure the $38,931 in annual revenue.
Yield
19.1%
Revenue
$48.9K
Listings
2,445
#3
Oneonta
The Oneonta short-term rental market offers investors a strong 13.1% gross yield and an attractive average daily rate of $308. However, with 471 active listings competing for guests, a low 31% occupancy rate means operators must optimize their pricing strategies to capture a share of the $29,815 annual revenue.
Yield
18.4%
Revenue
$43.3K
Listings
499
#4
Adirondacks
The Adirondacks market presents a high average daily rate of $341 and a strong 14.5% gross yield for prospective buyers. However, a very low occupancy rate of 28% across 1,873 active listings indicates a highly seasonal or competitive landscape where securing the $33,862 average annual revenue requires strategic marketing.
Yield
17.6%
Revenue
$42.5K
Listings
1,955
#5
Utica
Utica provides short-term rental investors with a 13.3% gross yield and a solid $280 average daily rate. However, the market's low 30% occupancy rate across 435 active listings indicates that prospective buyers must focus heavily on operational efficiency to secure the average annual revenue of $28,741.
Yield
16.0%
Revenue
$35.8K
Listings
463
#6
Deerpark
Deerpark presents short-term rental investors with a strong average daily rate of $385 and an attractive 11.5% gross yield. However, the market's low 27% occupancy rate across 753 active listings indicates that operators must actively optimize their booking strategies to successfully capture the $42,391 annual revenue potential.
Yield
14.8%
Revenue
$55.5K
Listings
794
#7
Binghamton
The Binghamton short-term rental market provides investors with a favorable 13.0% gross yield and a decent average daily rate of $234. However, with a low occupancy rate of 30% across 361 active listings, buyers should prepare for seasonal fluctuations to successfully reach the average annual revenue of $26,213.
Yield
14.7%
Revenue
$30.4K
Listings
374
#8
Nigara Falls
The Nigara Falls short-term rental market features 420 active listings and a promising 12.8% gross yield for prospective buyers. To capture the average annual revenue of $31,525, investors must optimize their pricing to overcome a low 32% occupancy rate while leveraging the $226 average daily rate.
Yield
14.5%
Revenue
$36.5K
Listings
440
#9
Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains market commands a premium average daily rate of $398, helping short-term rental investors achieve a solid annual revenue of $49,142. However, with 2,019 active listings competing for guests, the low occupancy rate of 29% remains a cautionary metric despite the attractive 12.2% gross yield.
Yield
14.3%
Revenue
$58.7K
Listings
2,057
#10
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs boasts an impressive average daily rate of $416 and a 10.3% gross yield for short-term rental investors. However, with a low occupancy rate of 27% across 1,161 active listings, buyers must implement highly effective marketing strategies to secure their share of the $38,484 annual revenue.
Yield
13.4%
Revenue
$51.3K
Listings
1,235
All New York 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 New York Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in New York for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Great Valley, with 21.2% gross yield, $38,159 in average annual revenue, and 370 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.