How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Erie?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Erie market averaged 1,788 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 50% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Erie?

An average Erie listing earns $29K/year. High-performing listings earn $58K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

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

Median Erie home prices by size are 1-bedroom $121K, 2-bedroom $180K, 3-bedroom $223K, and 4+ bedroom $284K.

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

Average occupancy in Erie is 29%, producing RevPAR of $62 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Erie?

Rules vary across Erie. Erie, Pennsylvania: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements at city level. Hosts operate freely with minimal oversight. Light enforcement. Presque Isle, Pennsylvania: Lenient. No incorporated municipality exists; area falls under Millcreek Township and Erie County jurisdiction. No specific STR regulations beyond standard zoning and tax requirements. Minimal enforcement of rental activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Erie Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Erie Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Erie?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Erie?

The most common amenities are Internet (97%), TV (96%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+51%), Washing Machine (+41%), Pool (+28%).

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

Average daily rate in Erie is $263, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

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

Guests in Erie book an average of 38 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 88% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Erie, PA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$31.6k

12 mo avg

↑13%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

32%

12 mo avg

↓3%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$246

12 mo avg

↑23%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

14.7%

Current potential

↓0.6 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

38 days

12 mo avg

↑1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$67

12 mo avg

↑18%

from prior 12 mo

Erie Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Erie, PA

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
Ashtabula & Conneaut	$32.3K 112 listings	21.9% 112 listings
Western Warren County	$24.9K 8 listings	21.4% 8 listings
Madison	$39.5K 31 listings	18.6% 31 listings
Westfield & Findley Lake	$33.8K 47 listings	18.5% 47 listings
Geneva-on-the-Lake	$29.5K 159 listings	17.4% 159 listings

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Data as of 2026-09-30

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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