Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Concord?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Concord market averaged 4,094 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Concord?

Accepted Answer

An average Concord listing earns $39K/year. High-performing listings earn $86K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Concord home prices by size are 1-bedroom $284K, 2-bedroom $417K, 3-bedroom $527K, and 4+ bedroom $647K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Concord is 32%, producing RevPAR of $78 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Concord?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Concord. Concord: Moderate. No specific STR ordinance; general business licensing and zoning rules apply. Tax registration required. Light enforcement through complaints.
Manchester: Moderate. Business license and health/safety inspection required. No owner-occupancy mandate. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven.
Lake Winnipesaukee: Lenient. Varies by town (Laconia, Meredith, etc.). Most require basic registration and room tax collection. Minimal enforcement in resort areas.
Portsmouth: Moderate. Registration required, owner-occupancy encouraged but not mandated. Complaint-based enforcement with occasional crackdowns. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Concord Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Concord Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Concord?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and April.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Concord?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+56%), Bbq (+42%), TV (+35%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Concord is $340, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Concord book an average of 39 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 53% 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.Dover and Inland Seacoast	$45.2K 79 listings	12.6% 79 listings
2.Ossipee and Wakefield Country	$55.6K 88 listings	11.2% 88 listings
3.Laconia and Gilford	$44.2K 240 listings	10.7% 240 listings
4.Hampton	$47.7K 279 listings	10.2% 279 listings
5.Wolfeboro	$56.7K 45 listings	10.1% 45 listings
6.Manchester and Nashua Country	$37.5K 109 listings	10.0% 109 listings
7.Keene and Monadnock Country	$41.7K 99 listings	9.9% 99 listings
8.Upper Valley and Lebanon	$43.5K 59 listings	9.7% 59 listings
9.Alton and Southern Lakes	$47.2K 137 listings	9.3% 137 listings
10.Inland Rockingham Country	$47.3K 56 listings	9.3% 56 listings
11.Concord and Merrimack Valley	$32.1K 39 listings	9.2% 39 listings
12.Seabrook and Salisbury Coast	$55.8K 81 listings	9.2% 81 listings
13.Lake Sunapee and New London Country	$47.1K 171 listings	9.2% 171 listings
14.Newfound Lake and Bristol Country	$39.9K 42 listings	9.1% 42 listings
15.Portsmouth and Rye Coast	$58.7K 101 listings	8.2% 101 listings
16.Moultonborough and Tuftonboro	$61.6K 44 listings	7.5% 44 listings
17.Meredith and Squam Country	$51.2K 61 listings	6.6% 61 listings