Chester County, PA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$42.8k
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$229
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$81
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chester County 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
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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 | +27% $11,555/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/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 (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($194)
3 bedrooms ($128)
2 bedrooms ($84)
1 bedroom ($57)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (51%)
Professionally managed (49%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chester County market averaged 374 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 32% over two years.
An average Chester County listing earns $46K/year. High-performing listings earn $84K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.
Median Chester County home prices by size are 1-bedroom $253K, 2-bedroom $357K, 3-bedroom $435K, and 4+ bedroom $591K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 16% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Chester County is 39%, producing RevPAR of $90 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 13%. They average $84K/year in revenue against a $591K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Chester County. West Chester: Moderate. Zoning permit required, must comply with residential district rules. Some enforcement through neighbor complaints. Kennett Square: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business license may apply. Minimal enforcement, operates under standard zoning. Phoenixville: Moderate. Zoning approval needed, occupancy limits apply. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven, some hosts operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chester County Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+52%), Washing Machine (+39%), Parking (+35%).
Average daily rate in Chester County is $278, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in March.
Guests in Chester County book an average of 36 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 78% higher than weekday occupancy.