How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Corpus Christi?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Corpus Christi market averaged 11,007 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 52% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Corpus Christi?

An average Corpus Christi listing earns $52K/year. High-performing listings earn $126K, while low-performing listings earn $20K.

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

Median Corpus Christi home prices by size are 1-bedroom $171K, 2-bedroom $174K, 3-bedroom $249K, and 4+ bedroom $326K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Corpus Christi?

Average occupancy in Corpus Christi is 31%, producing RevPAR of $117 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Corpus Christi?

Rules vary across Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi: Lenient. STR permit and hotel tax required. No occupancy rules or caps. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Port Aransas: Lenient. Business license and hotel tax registration needed. No density limits or occupancy requirements. Minimal enforcement. South Padre Island: Lenient. STR permit and hotel tax mandatory. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Limited enforcement, complaint-based. Rockport: Moderate. Registration and hotel tax required. No occupancy restrictions but some zoning limits. Moderate enforcement after Hurricane Harvey rebuild. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Corpus Christi Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Corpus Christi Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 24%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Corpus Christi?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Corpus Christi?

The most common amenities are TV (98%), Kitchen (97%), Air Conditioning (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Ev Charger (+67%), Lake Access (+54%), Washing Machine (+46%).

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

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

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

Guests in Corpus Christi book an average of 44 days in advance, up 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 86% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Corpus Christi, TX

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Annual revenue (actual)

$56.4k

12 mo avg

↑20%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

37%

12 mo avg

↑0%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$296

12 mo avg

↑18%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

12.2%

Current potential

↑0.6 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

43 days

12 mo avg

↑5 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$122

12 mo avg

↑24%

from prior 12 mo

Corpus Christi Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Corpus Christi, TX

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
Magnolia Beach & Carancahua Bay	$32.7K 45 listings	18.3% 45 listings
Kingsville & Riviera Beach	$22.8K 11 listings	17.3% 11 listings
Lamar & Holiday Beach	$28.7K 45 listings	13.2% 45 listings
North Padre Island	$31.7K 858 listings	13.2% 858 listings
Rockport & Fulton	$35.8K 585 listings	12.6% 585 listings

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Data as of 2026-09-30

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