Allentown, PA
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Annual revenue (actual)
$38.1k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
39%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$237
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
10.7%
Current potential
↓0.4 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$76
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Allentown market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.
| Neighborhood | Revenue (potential) | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $30.7K 34 listings | 12.3% 34 listings |
| Bethlehem | $35.8K 35 listings | 12.3% 35 listings |
| Slate Belt & Northern Northampton County | $49.1K 7 listings | 11.9% 7 listings |
| Harleysville & Upper Montgomery County | $47.9K 23 listings | 11.8% 23 listings |
| Easton | $31.5K 30 listings | 11.5% 30 listings |
Data as of 2026-09-30
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
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Median revenue
Median home value
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
This estimate compares similar listings in this market. When local data is limited, we blend in state and U.S. results to prevent unusually high or low estimates.
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +24% $9,144/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (7.7 nights)
Studio (5.9 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($170)
3 bedrooms ($124)
2 bedrooms ($96)
1 bedroom ($64)
Studio ($30)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (61%)
Professionally managed (39%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Allentown market averaged 627 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Allentown listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $76K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Allentown home prices by size are 1-bedroom $224K, 2-bedroom $313K, 3-bedroom $394K, and 4+ bedroom $576K.
Average occupancy in Allentown is 33%, producing RevPAR of $69 per available night.
Rules vary across Allentown. Allentown: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general zoning and business laws. Minimal enforcement. Bethlehem: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. General business permits may apply. Light enforcement through complaints only. Reading: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Standard business licensing and tax compliance expected. Enforcement mostly complaint-driven. Philadelphia: Moderate. Business license required, tax registration mandatory, zoning restrictions in some areas. Moderate enforcement with periodic crackdowns on unlicensed operators. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Allentown Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and March.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+37%), Pool (+35%), Internet (+35%).
Average daily rate in Allentown is $265, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Allentown book an average of 32 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 58% higher than weekday occupancy.
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.
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