Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · 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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
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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 Pennsylvania Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Pennsylvania for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Albrightsville, with 25.9% gross yield, $58,222 in average annual revenue, and 800 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.