Orange County, CA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$88k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$393
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$176
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Orange 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 |
|---|---|
| Barbecue | +13% $11,444/yr |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +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 (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($349)
3 bedrooms ($268)
2 bedrooms ($190)
1 bedroom ($125)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (81%)
Independent hosts (19%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Orange County market averaged 4,999 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 20% from a year earlier and down 12% over two years.
An average Orange County listing earns $89K/year. High-performing listings earn $203K, while low-performing listings earn $26K.
Median Orange County home prices by size are 1-bedroom $523K, 2-bedroom $795K, 3-bedroom $1.2M, and 4+ bedroom $1.7M.
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 Orange County is 41%, producing RevPAR of $183 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 8%. They average $77K/year in revenue against a $795K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Orange County. Long Beach: Strict. Prohibited in most zones except specific coastal areas. Permit required, owner-occupancy mandatory, 30-day minimum in residential zones. Active code enforcement with significant fines. Huntington Beach: Strict. Banned citywide except owner-occupied homes with conditional use permits. Primary residence required, maximum 90 days/year. Active enforcement, regular compliance checks. Newport Beach: Strict. Prohibited except Balboa Peninsula with permit. Owner-occupancy required, density caps, good neighbor policy mandatory. Proactive enforcement with substantial penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Orange County Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 45%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (95%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+39%), Washing Machine (+23%), Bicycles (+21%).
Average daily rate in Orange County is $489, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Orange County book an average of 38 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 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 31% higher than weekday occupancy.