Long Island, NY
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Overview
Annual Rev
$61.2k
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$461
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$112
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Long Island 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 |
|---|---|
| Heating | +17% $10,410/yr |
| Pool | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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 |
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 (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($325)
3 bedrooms ($214)
2 bedrooms ($133)
1 bedroom ($85)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Long Island market averaged 1,190 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 8% from a year earlier and down 12% over two years.
An average Long Island listing earns $50K/year. High-performing listings earn $120K, while low-performing listings earn $21K.
Median Long Island home prices by size are 1-bedroom $308K, 2-bedroom $509K, 3-bedroom $678K, and 4+ bedroom $799K.
Average gross yield is 6%, reaching 15% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Long Island is 25%, producing RevPAR of $99 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 8%. They average $73K/year in revenue against a $799K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Long Island. The Hamptons: Strict. Permit required, 14-day minimum stay in most towns, owner-occupancy often required. Active enforcement with significant fines, especially Southampton and East Hampton. Montauk: Strict. Part of East Hampton Township, 14-day minimum, permit required, density limits. Very active enforcement, regular inspections, hefty violations. Fire Island: Moderate. Varies by community, permits required, some have rental caps. Enforcement inconsistent, many operate informally despite rules. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Long Island Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, 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%), Internet (98%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+142%), Pool (+115%), Bbq (+79%).
Average daily rate in Long Island is $511, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Long Island book an average of 33 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 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 Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.