Beaver Dam, WI
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Overview
Annual Rev
$48.7k
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$296
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$97
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Beaver Dam 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
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +23% $11,201/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
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
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($201)
3 bedrooms ($128)
2 bedrooms ($83)
1 bedroom ($75)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (57%)
Professionally managed (43%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Beaver Dam market averaged 172 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 46% over two years.
An average Beaver Dam listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $100K, while low-performing listings earn $20K.
Median Beaver Dam home prices by size are 2-bedroom $277K, 3-bedroom $336K, and 4+ bedroom $340K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 28% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Beaver Dam is 33%, producing RevPAR of $94 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 20%. They average $68K/year in revenue against a $340K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Beaver Dam. Madison: Moderate. License required, safety inspections, occupancy limits. Owner-occupancy required in residential zones. Active enforcement with complaints-driven inspections and fines. Wisconsin Dells: Lenient. Business license and room tax registration required. No owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Beaver Dam: Lenient. Minimal regulations, business license needed. No specific STR restrictions or owner-occupancy requirements. Limited enforcement capacity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Beaver Dam Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in March and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (97%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+71%), Hot Tub (+53%), Bbq (+22%).
Average daily rate in Beaver Dam is $341, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Beaver Dam book an average of 38 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 77% higher than weekday occupancy.