Modesto, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$32.1k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$206
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
22 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$56
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Modesto 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 |
|---|---|
| Pool | +21% $6,751/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +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 (9.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($217)
3 bedrooms ($159)
2 bedrooms ($111)
1 bedroom ($78)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Modesto market averaged 994 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 15% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Modesto listing earns $31K/year. High-performing listings earn $66K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.
Median Modesto home prices by size are 1-bedroom $277K, 2-bedroom $362K, 3-bedroom $470K, and 4+ bedroom $540K.
Average gross yield is 6%, reaching 13% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Modesto is 35%, producing RevPAR of $56 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 10%. They average $59K/year in revenue against a $540K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Modesto. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Lodi. There are multiple cities named Lodi (California, New Jersey, etc.), and I lack specific data on their STR rules and actual enforcement practices. I recommend contacting the specific Lodi city government's planning or code enforcement department directly for accurate, current regulations and enforcement information. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Modesto Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and May; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (97%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+67%), Washing Machine (+63%), Ev Charger (+39%).
Average daily rate in Modesto is $234, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Modesto book an average of 25 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 27 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 25% higher than weekday occupancy.