Duluth, MN
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Overview
Annual Rev
$51.1k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$291
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$108
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Duluth 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 | +19% $9,703/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +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
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
1 bedroom (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($189)
3 bedrooms ($129)
2 bedrooms ($95)
1 bedroom ($56)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Duluth market averaged 765 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 2% from a year earlier and up 51% over two years.
An average Duluth listing earns $50K/year. High-performing listings earn $95K, while low-performing listings earn $24K.
Median Duluth home prices by size are 1-bedroom $204K, 2-bedroom $245K, 3-bedroom $333K, and 4+ bedroom $391K.
Average gross yield is 17%, reaching 33% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Duluth is 35%, producing RevPAR of $106 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 20%. They average $76K/year in revenue against a $391K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Duluth. Duluth: Moderate. License required, safety inspections, zoning rules. Owner-occupancy required in residential zones. Active enforcement with complaints. Superior: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning compliance. No owner-occupancy requirement. Light enforcement, complaint-driven. Two Harbors: Lenient. Business license required, minimal regulations. No density limits or owner-occupancy rules. Very light enforcement, small-town approach. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Duluth Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (97%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+42%), Washing Machine (+35%), Sauna (+33%).
Average daily rate in Duluth is $313, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in April.
Guests in Duluth book an average of 36 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 89% higher than weekday occupancy.