Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in Indiana by Gross Yield
Michigan City is the top Indiana short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 18.2% gross yield, $46,263 in average annual revenue, and 755 active listings.
Top gross yield
18.2%
Michigan City
Median gross yield
14.5%
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Median annual revenue
$38.3K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
8
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Top 10 Indiana Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Michigan City
Michigan City presents an attractive opportunity for short-term rental investors, boasting a 16.7% gross yield and $42,040 in annual revenue. To succeed among the 716 active listings, hosts must navigate a 36% occupancy rate while leveraging the strong average daily rate of $297.
Yield
18.2%
Revenue
$46.3K
Listings
755
#2
Evansville
In Evansville, short-term rental properties deliver a solid 15.2% gross yield and a steady 36% occupancy rate. To successfully capture the $25,577 in annual revenue, active investors must navigate 888 active listings while pricing their properties competitively around the market's $174 average daily rate.
Yield
17.5%
Revenue
$30.2K
Listings
922
#3
South Bend
South Bend offers short-term rental investors a strong $398 average daily rate, driving a 13.3% gross yield and $41,203 in annual revenue. However, the low 28% occupancy rate across 1,321 active listings suggests that demand is highly seasonal, requiring owners to maximize peak periods to maintain profitability.
Yield
17.4%
Revenue
$55.2K
Listings
1,386
#4
Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, short-term rental investors can capitalize on a solid 13.1% gross yield and a steady average daily rate of $212. While the market features a substantial 2,830 active listings, managing the relatively low 38% occupancy rate is crucial to consistently achieving the area's average annual revenue of $32,767.
Yield
15.1%
Revenue
$38.3K
Listings
2,972
#5
Bloomington
The Bloomington short-term rental market delivers a solid 12.7% gross yield and an attractive average daily rate of $299. However, with 494 active listings, investors must focus on maximizing property appeal to overcome a low 30% occupancy rate and capture the average annual revenue of $36,591.
Yield
13.9%
Revenue
$40.8K
Listings
508
#6
Logansport
Logansport, Indiana offers short-term rental investors a solid 12.1% gross yield and a healthy average daily rate of $229 across 239 active listings. However, buyers must carefully weigh this yield against a low 29% occupancy rate and limited annual revenue of $24,848.
Yield
13.7%
Revenue
$28.7K
Listings
253
#7
Angola
The Angola short-term rental market presents a solid 10.3% gross yield and an average daily rate of $246 for prospective buyers. However, with a low 32% occupancy rate across 234 active listings, investors must focus on property differentiation to consistently capture the market's $30,143 in annual revenue.
Yield
12.9%
Revenue
$38.3K
Listings
244
#8
Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne, short-term rental investors can achieve an 8.8% gross yield with an average daily rate of $174. While there are 480 active listings, the 37% occupancy rate means properties must be priced competitively to reach the average annual revenue of $23,082.
Yield
9.8%
Revenue
$26.0K
Listings
487
All Indiana 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.
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 Indiana Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Indiana for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Michigan City, with 18.2% gross yield, $46,263 in average annual revenue, and 755 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.