Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Eau Claire market averaged 1,028 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 40% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

An average Eau Claire listing earns $29K/year. High-performing listings earn $66K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Eau Claire home prices by size are 1-bedroom $198K, 2-bedroom $249K, 3-bedroom $302K, and 4+ bedroom $359K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Eau Claire is 28%, producing RevPAR of $64 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Eau Claire. Eau Claire: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Minimal enforcement.
Minneapolis: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory, one license per owner, density caps by neighborhood. Active enforcement with fines and removal of listings.
St. Paul: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 90-day cap for non-owner-occupied, strict density limits. Active enforcement with compliance checks.
La Crosse: Moderate. License required, zoning compliance, safety inspections. Moderate enforcement focused on complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Eau Claire Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Eau Claire Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Eau Claire?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Air Conditioning (96%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+64%), Washing Machine (+38%), Lake Access (+33%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Eau Claire is $276, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Eau Claire book an average of 40 days in advance. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 93% 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.Rice Lake and Northern Barron Country	$35.3K 22 listings	12.0% 22 listings
2.Chetek Lakes	$32.3K 22 listings	11.3% 22 listings
3.Chippewa Falls and Lake Wissota	$35.3K 28 listings	11.2% 28 listings
4.Upper Chippewa and Lake Holcombe Country	$29.8K 21 listings	9.9% 21 listings
5.Eau Claire and Altoona	$24.5K 50 listings	9.2% 50 listings
6.Birchwood and Northern Lakes	$39.6K 21 listings	8.9% 21 listings