Bellingham, WA
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Annual revenue (actual)
$38.4k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
32%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$289
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
7.3%
Current potential
↑0.0 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$86
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bellingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Skagit and North Cascades | $57.7K 38 listings | 17.0% 38 listings |
| East Whatcom Foothills | $38.8K 83 listings | 10.1% 83 listings |
| Glacier and Mount Baker Country | $39.4K 84 listings | 10.1% 84 listings |
| Lake Whatcom and South Whatcom Country | $46.2K 152 listings | 8.5% 152 listings |
| Lummi Coast | $41.4K 13 listings | 8.3% 13 listings |
Data as of 2026-10-06
Revenue per listing by bedroom
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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.
Bedrooms
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 |
|---|---|
| Sauna | +17% $6,529/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/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 (4.8 nights)
Studio (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($200)
3 bedrooms ($163)
2 bedrooms ($114)
1 bedroom ($69)
Studio ($63)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (53%)
Professionally managed (47%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bellingham market averaged 1,590 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Bellingham listing earns $35K/year. High-performing listings earn $72K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.
Median Bellingham home prices by size are 1-bedroom $285K, 2-bedroom $436K, 3-bedroom $584K, and 4+ bedroom $701K.
Average occupancy in Bellingham is 29%, producing RevPAR of $81 per available night.
Rules vary across Bellingham. Bellingham: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory (must live on-site 270+ days/year), max 2 bedrooms rentable. Whole-house rentals prohibited in residential zones. Active enforcement with compliance checks, neighbor complaint response, and significant fines for violations. City maintains public registry and regularly audits listings on Airbnb/VRBO against permits. Few hosts operate illegally due to consistent enforcement pressure. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bellingham Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in November and April.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+46%), Lake Access (+45%), Sauna (+37%).
Average daily rate in Bellingham is $310, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.
Guests in Bellingham book an average of 38 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 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 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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