Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Kerrville?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Kerrville market averaged 4,920 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 36% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Kerrville?

Accepted Answer

An average Kerrville listing earns $40K/year. High-performing listings earn $101K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Kerrville home prices by size are 1-bedroom $216K, 2-bedroom $256K, 3-bedroom $394K, and 4+ bedroom $566K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Kerrville is 27%, producing RevPAR of $92 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Kerrville?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Kerrville. Kerrville: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under standard hotel occupancy tax rules. Minimal enforcement.
Fredericksburg: Moderate. Registration required, $200 annual fee, inspections mandatory, 2-guest-per-bedroom limit. Enforcement present but inconsistent given high STR volume.
Boerne: Moderate. STR permit required, annual renewal, occupancy limits, parking rules, quiet hours. Growing enforcement with complaint-driven inspections becoming more common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Kerrville Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Kerrville Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Kerrville?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Kerrville?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Heating (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+62%), Washing Machine (+34%), Ev Charger (+32%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Kerrville is $324, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Kerrville book an average of 34 days in advance. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 177% 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.Kerrville	$31.9K 90 listings	10.7% 90 listings
2.Bandera	$37.3K 46 listings	10.5% 46 listings
3.Eastern Gillespie County	$47.6K 56 listings	10.4% 56 listings
4.Fredericksburg Countryside	$44.0K 109 listings	9.7% 109 listings
5.Fredericksburg	$45.6K 518 listings	9.3% 518 listings
6.Comfort	$59.7K 26 listings	8.7% 26 listings