Finger Lakes, NY
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Overview
Annual Rev
$51k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$334
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$96
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Finger Lakes 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 | +14% $7,147/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +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 (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($238)
3 bedrooms ($150)
2 bedrooms ($100)
1 bedroom ($61)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Finger Lakes market averaged 4,115 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 27% over two years.
An average Finger Lakes listing earns $45K/year. High-performing listings earn $100K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.
Median Finger Lakes home prices by size are 1-bedroom $208K, 2-bedroom $225K, 3-bedroom $247K, and 4+ bedroom $294K.
Average gross yield is 17%, reaching 38% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Finger Lakes is 31%, producing RevPAR of $88 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 22%. They average $68K/year in revenue against a $294K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Finger Lakes. Ithaca: Strict. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 29-day minimum stay in residential zones. Active enforcement with fines and cease-and-desist orders. Geneva: Lenient. No specific STR regulations currently in place. Operates under general zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Canandaigua: Moderate. Special use permit required in residential zones, safety inspections. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Watkins Glen: Lenient. No specific STR ordinance. General business licensing and tax collection. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Finger Lakes Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (97%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+52%), Washing Machine (+51%), Bbq (+40%).
Average daily rate in Finger Lakes is $354, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Finger Lakes book an average of 43 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 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 70% higher than weekday occupancy.