Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Abilene market averaged 2,030 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 18% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

An average Abilene listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $84K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Median Abilene home prices by size are 1-bedroom $111K, 2-bedroom $140K, 3-bedroom $233K, and 4+ bedroom $349K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Abilene is 36%, producing RevPAR of $77 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Abilene. Abilene: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under standard business/zoning rules. Minimal enforcement.
San Angelo: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business license and zoning compliance. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely.
Lubbock: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions in some residential areas. Owner must register property. Moderate enforcement through complaint-driven system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Abilene Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Abilene Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 18% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+68%), Washing Machine (+48%), Lake Access (+44%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Abilene is $262, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Abilene book an average of 26 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 30 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 51% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Big Spring	$35.3K 35 listings	25.5% 35 listings
2.Abilene	$47.7K 269 listings	24.2% 269 listings
3.Big Country around Abilene	$48.9K 29 listings	24.0% 29 listings
4.Eastland & Breckenridge	$44.3K 31 listings	22.6% 31 listings
5.Brownwood & Lake Brownwood	$36.3K 57 listings	19.2% 57 listings
6.San Angelo & Concho Valley	$38.2K 56 listings	15.7% 56 listings
7.Weatherford & Mineral Wells	$34.6K 73 listings	12.5% 73 listings
8.Stephenville Area	$31.5K 48 listings	12.2% 48 listings
9.Possum Kingdom Lake	$54.5K 35 listings	9.4% 35 listings