Dayton, OH
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Overview
Annual Rev
$33.4k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$194
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$65
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dayton 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% $6,004/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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
2 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($196)
3 bedrooms ($124)
2 bedrooms ($92)
1 bedroom ($54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (73%)
Independent hosts (27%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dayton market averaged 2,139 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 71% over two years.
An average Dayton listing earns $34K/year. High-performing listings earn $61K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Dayton home prices by size are 1-bedroom $99K, 2-bedroom $182K, 3-bedroom $270K, and 4+ bedroom $347K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 23% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Dayton is 38%, producing RevPAR of $68 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 18%. They average $18K/year in revenue against a $99K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Dayton. Dayton: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Columbus: Moderate. Business registration required, safety inspections, zoning compliance needed. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Cincinnati: Moderate. Business license and registration required, occupancy limits apply, zoning restrictions in some neighborhoods. Moderate enforcement, primarily complaint-based. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dayton Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+44%), Washing Machine (+34%), TV (+31%).
Average daily rate in Dayton is $217, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Dayton book an average of 33 days in advance. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.