Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Deschutes County market averaged 5,811 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

An average Deschutes County listing earns $46K/year. High-performing listings earn $91K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Deschutes County home prices by size are 1-bedroom $296K, 2-bedroom $424K, 3-bedroom $560K, and 4+ bedroom $662K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Deschutes County is 30%, producing RevPAR of $104 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Deschutes County. Bend: Moderate. License required, 3% lodging tax, owner-occupancy not required. Caps in residential zones, active enforcement with compliance checks and fines for violations.
Sunriver: Lenient. Part of Deschutes County, transient lodging tax required, no owner-occupancy rules. Minimal restrictions in resort area, light enforcement.
Sisters: Moderate. City license and transient lodging tax required, zoning restrictions apply. No owner-occupancy mandate. Moderate enforcement through complaint-based system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Deschutes County Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Deschutes County Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% 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 Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in October and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Deschutes County?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Internet (96%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+54%), Bbq (+34%), Hot Tub (+23%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Deschutes County is $356, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Deschutes County book an average of 45 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 56 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 52% 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.Madras and Culver Country	$33.5K 20 listings	11.5% 20 listings
2.Bend and Nearby Country	$45.9K 1,168 listings	9.2% 1,168 listings
3.Seventh Mountain	$39.9K 76 listings	8.5% 76 listings
4.McKenzie River Country	$37.2K 34 listings	8.0% 34 listings
5.Crescent Lake Country	$33.1K 32 listings	7.5% 32 listings
6.Eagle Crest	$34.8K 130 listings	7.4% 130 listings
7.Black Butte Ranch	$57.6K 58 listings	7.2% 58 listings
8.Redmond	$35.4K 76 listings	7.0% 76 listings
9.Sunriver	$49.5K 884 listings	6.4% 884 listings
10.Three Rivers and Upper Deschutes	$39.8K 154 listings	6.3% 154 listings
11.Powell Butte Country	$60.3K 25 listings	6.1% 25 listings
12.Sisters and Camp Sherman Country	$39.1K 72 listings	5.4% 72 listings