South Kohala, Big Island Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in South Kohala earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Big Island, HI.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in South Kohala earned $84,168 on average, were booked for 49% of the nights they were open, and averaged $914 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 8.8%.
Yearly revenue
$84,168
Occupancy
49%
Nightly rate
$914
Gross yield
8.8%
before expenses
Median of 448 listings
Active listings
490
My take on South Kohala
South Kohala's higher booking revenue does not come with a higher potential gross yield. Average trailing-year booking revenue is $84,168, compared with $51,946 across Big Island, HI. Median potential gross yield runs the other way: 8.8% locally versus 9.4% market-wide.
The yield comparison brings home values into the decision, using annual revenue potential rather than trailing-year booking revenue. Gross yield is before expenses, financing and taxes. Higher booking revenue alone is not a reason to stretch the purchase budget; the asking price still has to leave room for operating costs and debt service.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in South Kohala?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in South Kohala earned an average of $84,168 over the past 12 months. That is 62% more than the Big Island, HI average of $51,946. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in South Kohala?
Listings in South Kohala were booked for an average of 49% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 6 points lower than the Big Island, HI average of 55%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in South Kohala?
The average nightly rate in South Kohala was $914 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 73% higher than the Big Island, HI average of $527.
Is an Airbnb in South Kohala profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in South Kohala is $77,988 a year and the median gross yield is 8.8%. Gross yield is 0.6 points lower than the Big Island, HI median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in South Kohala by bedroom count?
Homes with four or more bedrooms have the highest gross yield in South Kohala, at 14.7%. The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Big Island, HI figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 26 listings | $89,627 Big Island, HI: $32,033 | – |
| 1 bedroom 59 listings | $35,625 Big Island, HI: $29,551 | 7.2% Big Island, HI: 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms 207 listings | $69,011 Big Island, HI: $43,965 | 6.6% Big Island, HI: 8.6% |
| 3 bedrooms 129 listings | $88,754 Big Island, HI: $66,713 | 10.0% Big Island, HI: 9.8% |
| 4+ bedrooms 69 listings | $160,513 Big Island, HI: $123,587 | 14.7% Big Island, HI: 11.3% |
How does South Kohala compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kohala This area 490 listings | $84,168 | 49% | $914 | 8.8% |
| Big Island, HI market 6,893 listings | $51,946 | 55% | $527 | 9.4% |
| Kohala Resort Coast 1,652 listings | $68,412 | 54% | $719 | 9.5% |
| North Kohala 65 listings | $45,189 | 51% | $496 | 5.3% |
| Hāmākua Coast 140 listings | $44,902 | 54% | $421 | 10.1% |
| Kailua-Kona Area 2,003 listings | $46,307 | 56% | $466 | 9.2% |
Where is South Kohala?
The Big Island, HI market includes 12 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (490 in South Kohala). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Big Island, HI market page?
The market page summarizes all of Big Island, HI from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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