Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Baker City market averaged 608 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 81% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

An average Baker City listing earns $27K/year. High-performing listings earn $49K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Baker City home prices by size are 1-bedroom $193K, 2-bedroom $236K, 3-bedroom $328K, and 4+ bedroom $398K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Baker City is 31%, producing RevPAR of $57 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Baker City. I don't have specific, verified information about Baker City's short-term rental regulations or their enforcement reality. Without confirmed data about permits, occupancy rules, caps, or actual enforcement practices in this particular Baker City,
If you can specify which Baker City (Oregon, for example), I could note that more research would be needed for accurate details. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Baker City Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Baker City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Baker City?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Heating (97%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+72%), Lake Access (+55%), Bbq (+30%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Baker City is $215, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Baker City book an average of 33 days in advance. Booking windows range from 30 days for 2-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 46% 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.Burns & Harney Basin	$24.7K 20 listings	13.5% 20 listings
2.Enterprise & Wallowa Valley	$50.3K 26 listings	11.0% 26 listings
3.La Grande & Grande Ronde Valley	$27.1K 37 listings	10.3% 37 listings
4.Joseph & Wallowa Lake	$42.2K 40 listings	8.5% 40 listings