Cape Cod, MA
Unlock the data for all Markets
Overview
Annual Rev
$65.4k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$502
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$114
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cape Cod market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +19% $12,427/yr |
| Gym | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +4% · $••••/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 |
| Heating | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (7.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($347)
3 bedrooms ($240)
2 bedrooms ($182)
1 bedroom ($131)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Housing market signals
See how home prices, supply, and buyer competition are changing before you invest.
Are home values in Cape Cod going up or down?
Unlock five years of home value changes and Zillow's next-year forecast.
Which home type gives you the most space for the price?
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cape Cod market averaged 8,543 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Cape Cod listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $127K, while low-performing listings earn $27K.
Median Cape Cod home prices by size are 1-bedroom $430K, 2-bedroom $591K, 3-bedroom $828K, and 4+ bedroom $1.1M.
Average gross yield is 5%, reaching 13% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Cape Cod is 26%, producing RevPAR of $90 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 7%. They average $36K/year in revenue against a $430K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Cape Cod. Hyannis (Barnstable): Moderate. Registration required, annual renewal, local contact person mandatory, health and safety inspections. Owner-occupancy not required but density limits apply in some zones. Enforcement is moderate - town actively monitors complaints and conducts periodic inspections, though some unlicensed operators exist. Growing regulatory oversight as short-term rentals expand. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cape Cod Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+76%), Pool (+51%), TV (+28%).
Average daily rate in Cape Cod is $505, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Cape Cod book an average of 42 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 39 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 23% higher than weekday occupancy.