Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Binghamton?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Binghamton market averaged 739 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 47% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Binghamton?

Accepted Answer

An average Binghamton listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $74K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Binghamton home prices by size are 1-bedroom $119K, 2-bedroom $161K, 3-bedroom $208K, and 4+ bedroom $243K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Binghamton is 30%, producing RevPAR of $58 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Binghamton?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Binghamton. Binghamton: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Operates under general zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement.
Ithaca: Moderate. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandate for Type A (hosted), stricter rules for Type B (unhosted). Some enforcement but hosts still operate unlicensed.
Cooperstown: Lenient. No village-specific STR regulations. Subject to county/state tax collection and general zoning. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly market. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Binghamton Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Binghamton Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% 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 Binghamton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Binghamton?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Parking (97%), Kitchen (97%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+79%), Bbq (+51%), Ev Charger (+43%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Binghamton is $250, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Binghamton book an average of 30 days in advance. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 59% 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.Eastern Broome Country	$37.5K 23 listings	21.5% 23 listings
2.Johnson City & Endicott	$24.4K 32 listings	14.7% 32 listings
3.Binghamton	$29.8K 32 listings	14.4% 32 listings