Hempstead, NY
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Overview
Annual Rev
$51.5k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$301
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$93
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hempstead 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 | +16% $8,235/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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
4+ bedrooms (6.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($254)
3 bedrooms ($181)
2 bedrooms ($118)
1 bedroom ($76)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Hempstead market averaged 1,234 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 11% from a year earlier and up 9% over two years.
An average Hempstead listing earns $44K/year. High-performing listings earn $100K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.
Median Hempstead home prices by size are 1-bedroom $466K, 2-bedroom $638K, 3-bedroom $808K, and 4+ bedroom $905K.
Average gross yield is 4%, reaching 10% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Hempstead is 31%, producing RevPAR of $82 per available night.
3-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 7%. They average $64K/year in revenue against a $808K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Hempstead. Long Island (Nassau County): Moderate. Varies by municipality. Most require permits/registration, some have minimum stay requirements (7-30 days). Enforcement inconsistent—stricter in residential zones, lighter in resort areas. Hamptons (Southampton/East Hampton): Strict. Permits required, 14-day minimum stays, seasonal restrictions, owner-occupancy often required. Active enforcement with significant fines, especially summer months. Fire Island: Lenient. Minimal county oversight, community-based rules vary. Limited enforcement due to seasonal access and small local government capacity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Hempstead Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, 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 Internet (98%), TV (97%), Air Conditioning (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+142%), Bicycles (+124%), Bbq (+111%).
Average daily rate in Hempstead is $341, up 29% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Hempstead book an average of 31 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 3-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 46% higher than weekday occupancy.