Chico, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$40.6k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$254
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$79
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chico 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:
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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 | +18% $7,307/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +7% · $••••/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 |
| Internet | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +4% · $••••/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 (6.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($222)
3 bedrooms ($152)
2 bedrooms ($104)
1 bedroom ($59)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chico market averaged 1,781 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 25% over two years.
An average Chico listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $72K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.
Median Chico home prices by size are 1-bedroom $212K, 2-bedroom $286K, 3-bedroom $397K, and 4+ bedroom $491K.
Average gross yield is 10%, reaching 19% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Chico is 32%, producing RevPAR of $74 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $64K/year in revenue against a $491K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Chico. Chico: Moderate. Short-term rentals require business license and TOT registration. Must comply with zoning (primarily allowed in commercial zones, restricted in residential). No owner-occupancy mandate but zoning limits impact density. Enforcement is complaint-driven rather than proactive. Some hosts operate in gray areas, but city responds to neighbor complaints with citations and fines when violations reported. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chico Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, 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 Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+79%), Lake Access (+59%), Hot Tub (+49%).
Average daily rate in Chico is $277, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Chico book an average of 31 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% higher than weekday occupancy.