Lancaster County, PA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$42.8k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$240
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$83
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lancaster County 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 | +35% $14,985/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +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 (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($205)
3 bedrooms ($114)
2 bedrooms ($80)
1 bedroom ($60)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lancaster County market averaged 3,081 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.
An average Lancaster County listing earns $40K/year. High-performing listings earn $86K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.
Median Lancaster County home prices by size are 1-bedroom $160K, 2-bedroom $239K, 3-bedroom $307K, and 4+ bedroom $426K.
Average gross yield is 14%, reaching 30% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Lancaster County is 34%, producing RevPAR of $80 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 17%. They average $70K/year in revenue against a $426K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Lancaster County. Lancaster: Moderate. Business privilege license required, zoning compliance needed. Some enforcement through complaints. Harrisburg: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning rules. Minimal active enforcement, many unlicensed hosts operate. York: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business licensing. Little to no enforcement. Gettysburg: Moderate. Zoning permit and registration required, some area restrictions. Complaint-driven enforcement, occasional violations cited. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lancaster County Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+71%), Pool (+67%), Bbq (+49%).
Average daily rate in Lancaster County is $274, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Lancaster County book an average of 38 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 85% higher than weekday occupancy.