Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Huntsville market averaged 1,642 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 Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

An average Huntsville listing earns $27K/year. High-performing listings earn $50K, while low-performing listings earn $8K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Huntsville home prices by size are 1-bedroom $108K, 2-bedroom $171K, 3-bedroom $263K, and 4+ bedroom $382K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Huntsville is 35%, producing RevPAR of $57 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Huntsville. Huntsville: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely.
Birmingham: Lenient. Business license and sales tax registration needed, no occupancy restrictions. Light enforcement, widespread operation.
Chattanooga: Moderate. Business license, conditional use permit in some zones, no owner-occupancy mandate. Moderate enforcement through complaints, some unpermitted operations exist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Huntsville Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Huntsville Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Huntsville?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+33%), Washing Machine (+31%), Internet (+16%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Huntsville is $192, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Huntsville book an average of 29 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 46% 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 Huntsville	$24.8K 22 listings	15.3% 22 listings
2.Muscle Shoals & Sheffield	$36.3K 47 listings	13.8% 47 listings
3.Florence	$23.1K 105 listings	13.1% 105 listings
4.North & East Huntsville	$33.5K 45 listings	11.4% 45 listings
5.Madison	$34.2K 83 listings	11.1% 83 listings
6.Decatur	$28.1K 43 listings	10.9% 43 listings
7.Athens	$31.1K 32 listings	10.6% 32 listings
8.Research Park & UAH	$30.4K 66 listings	10.3% 66 listings
9.South Huntsville	$20.4K 28 listings	10.3% 28 listings
10.Scottsboro & Guntersville Lake	$28.8K 56 listings	9.9% 56 listings
11.Harvest	$33.7K 20 listings	9.8% 20 listings
12.Killen & Rogersville	$33.4K 29 listings	9.6% 29 listings