Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Duluth?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Duluth market averaged 772 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 53% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Duluth?

Accepted Answer

An average Duluth listing earns $50K/year. High-performing listings earn $96K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Duluth home prices by size are 1-bedroom $201K, 2-bedroom $240K, 3-bedroom $330K, and 4+ bedroom $385K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Duluth is 35%, producing RevPAR of $111 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Duluth?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Duluth. Duluth: Moderate. License required ($150), safety inspections, parking rules. Owner-occupancy not required. Active enforcement with complaints triggering inspections and fines.
Superior: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning compliance. No owner-occupancy rules or caps. Minimal enforcement, complaint-driven only.
Two Harbors: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business licensing. No owner-occupancy requirements or density limits. Very light enforcement, operates informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Duluth Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Duluth Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Duluth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Duluth?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Internet (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+41%), Internet (+40%), Heating (+39%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Duluth is $316, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Duluth book an average of 37 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 91% 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.West Duluth	$65.8K 22 listings	24.5% 22 listings
2.Downtown, Canal Park & East Hillside	$56.6K 38 listings	15.8% 38 listings
3.Park Point	$87.3K 30 listings	15.8% 30 listings
4.Superior & Surroundings	$32.1K 107 listings	14.9% 107 listings
5.Hermantown & Northwest Duluth	$50.4K 48 listings	14.0% 48 listings
6.East Duluth & Lakeside	$39.9K 58 listings	13.2% 58 listings
7.North Duluth Lakes	$51.1K 26 listings	13.1% 26 listings
8.Moose Lake, Barnum & Sturgeon Lake	$34.7K 25 listings	11.2% 25 listings