Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Canton?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Canton market averaged 1,762 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 78% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Canton?

Accepted Answer

An average Canton listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $79K, while low-performing listings earn $20K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Canton home prices by size are 1-bedroom $90K, 2-bedroom $151K, 3-bedroom $222K, and 4+ bedroom $299K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Canton is 36%, producing RevPAR of $79 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Canton?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Canton. Canton: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and business license rules. Minimal enforcement.
Akron: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Owner-occupancy required in residential zones. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Cleveland: Moderate. Registration required, safety inspections, owner-occupancy in some zones. Enforcement increasing but inconsistent.
Youngstown: Lenient. Basic business license needed. Minimal specific STR rules. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Canton Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Canton Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Canton?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Canton?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+38%), Lake Access (+33%), Bbq (+29%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Canton is $243, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Canton book an average of 37 days in advance. Booking windows range from 34 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 Canton?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 89% 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.Steubenville and Upper Ohio River	$26.3K 32 listings	21.1% 32 listings
2.Portage Lakes, Southern Summit and Portage County	$45.8K 62 listings	19.0% 62 listings
3.Coshocton County Country	$27.9K 45 listings	17.3% 45 listings
4.Canton and Canton South	$41.0K 36 listings	16.3% 36 listings
5.Carroll County and Atwood Lake Country	$26.4K 37 listings	16.1% 37 listings
6.North Canton and Northern Stark	$36.4K 43 listings	15.7% 43 listings
7.Dover, New Philadelphia and Tuscarawas Country	$37.2K 71 listings	15.1% 71 listings
8.Massillon and Western Stark	$25.1K 63 listings	14.0% 63 listings
9.Wooster and Wayne County	$29.9K 58 listings	12.2% 58 listings
10.Berlin and Walnut Creek Country	$39.5K 100 listings	11.7% 100 listings
11.Millersburg and West Holmes Country	$33.9K 41 listings	10.6% 41 listings