Essex, CA
Part of the Kingsville market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$41.4k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
35%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$287
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$80
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kingsville market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$38,846 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (7.5 nights)
Studio (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$132)
3 bedrooms (CA$89)
2 bedrooms (CA$69)
1 bedroom (CA$46)
Studio (CA$32)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kingsville market averaged 514 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Kingsville listing earns C$39K/year. High-performing listings earn C$79K, while low-performing listings earn C$18K.
Average occupancy in Kingsville is 31%, producing RevPAR of C$76 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kingsville, at C$65K.
Rules vary across Kingsville. Windsor: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply. Some enforcement through complaints. Detroit: Lenient. Registration required, safety inspections needed. Light enforcement, many unlicensed operators. Leamington: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond business license. Minimal enforcement. Pelee Island: Lenient. Part of Essex County, minimal STR rules. Very light enforcement due to tourism focus. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kingsville Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (98%), Parking (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+70%), Bbq (+70%), Parking (+53%).
Average daily rate in Kingsville is C$315, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Kingsville book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.