Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Bloomington?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bloomington market averaged 1,033 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 69% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Bloomington?

Accepted Answer

An average Bloomington listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $85K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Bloomington home prices by size are 1-bedroom $191K, 2-bedroom $221K, 3-bedroom $276K, and 4+ bedroom $367K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Bloomington is 30%, producing RevPAR of $87 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Bloomington?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Bloomington. Bloomington: Moderate. Permit required, inspections, owner-occupancy for whole-house rentals. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based system.
Nashville: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, density caps by zone, no permits in multi-family. Active enforcement with fines and shutdowns.
Columbus: Lenient. Business registration and tax compliance required. Light enforcement, many operate without registration. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Bloomington Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Bloomington Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bloomington?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Bloomington?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+111%), Parking (+53%), Bbq (+48%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Bloomington is $315, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Bloomington book an average of 35 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 43 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 101% 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.Clear Creek and Southern Monroe County	$34.5K 36 listings	17.9% 36 listings
2.Bean Blossom and Northern Brown County	$52.3K 68 listings	16.0% 68 listings
3.Brown County State Park and Southern Hills	$50.4K 68 listings	15.7% 68 listings
4.Nashville	$43.2K 59 listings	14.1% 59 listings
5.Lake Monroe and Southeast Monroe County	$36.4K 33 listings	14.0% 33 listings
6.Downtown, IU and Central Bloomington	$33.4K 57 listings	13.8% 57 listings
7.South Bloomington	$35.8K 79 listings	13.0% 79 listings
8.Ellettsville and West Bloomington	$28.8K 23 listings	12.4% 23 listings