Lake Livingston, TX
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Overview
Annual Rev
$29.1k
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$218
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$59
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Livingston 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 | +23% $6,693/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/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
1 bedroom (11.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($194)
3 bedrooms ($130)
2 bedrooms ($84)
1 bedroom ($46)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lake Livingston market averaged 1,493 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 46% over two years.
An average Lake Livingston listing earns $26K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Lake Livingston home prices by size are 1-bedroom $94K, 2-bedroom $141K, 3-bedroom $240K, and 4+ bedroom $333K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 31% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Lake Livingston is 23%, producing RevPAR of $54 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 15%. They average $52K/year in revenue against a $333K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Lake Livingston. Huntsville: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business license and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Livingston: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business registration may apply. Very light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lufkin: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Subject to general zoning and tax rules only. Minimal enforcement activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lake Livingston Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (96%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+43%), Pool (+38%), Bbq (+37%).
Average daily rate in Lake Livingston is $250, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Lake Livingston book an average of 26 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 19 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 76% higher than weekday occupancy.