Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Arlington market averaged 504 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 31% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

An average Arlington listing earns $40K/year. High-performing listings earn $86K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Arlington home prices by size are 1-bedroom $412K, 2-bedroom $473K, 3-bedroom $583K, and 4+ bedroom $689K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Arlington is 35%, producing RevPAR of $83 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Arlington. Arlington: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement through complaints.
Everett: Moderate. Business license and lodging tax registration required. Complaint-based enforcement, some unlicensed operation occurs.
Bellingham: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, density limits by neighborhood. Active enforcement with regular monitoring and violations.
Mount Vernon: Lenient. Business license and lodging tax required. Minimal enforcement, limited tracking of compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Arlington Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Arlington Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Heating (99%), Parking (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+97%), Washing Machine (+71%), Gym (+40%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Arlington is $284, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Arlington book an average of 37 days in advance. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% 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.Granite Falls & Eastern Foothills	$50.3K 27 listings	12.8% 27 listings
2.La Conner & Skagit Bay	$43.7K 24 listings	10.0% 24 listings
3.Eastern Skagit Country	$49.4K 24 listings	8.9% 24 listings
4.Marysville Area	$39.1K 30 listings	7.6% 30 listings
5.Mount Vernon Area	$43.1K 32 listings	7.1% 32 listings
6.Sedro-Woolley Corridor	$33.9K 21 listings	6.9% 21 listings
7.Stanwood Country	$37.0K 39 listings	6.1% 39 listings
8.North Skagit Country	$39.0K 30 listings	5.6% 30 listings