Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Oxford market averaged 1,722 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 83% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

An average Oxford listing earns $29K/year. High-performing listings earn $79K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Median Oxford home prices by size are 1-bedroom $261K, 2-bedroom $141K, 3-bedroom $215K, and 4+ bedroom $322K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Oxford is 22%, producing RevPAR of $67 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Oxford. Oxford, MS: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business licensing. Minimal enforcement.
Tupelo, MS: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely.
Memphis, TN: Moderate. Business license, health/safety inspections, owner-occupancy required for residential zones. Moderate enforcement with periodic crackdowns on non-compliant properties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Oxford Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Oxford Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in September and November; it is lowest in January and July.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+101%), TV (+47%), Bbq (+44%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Oxford is $346, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in March.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Oxford book an average of 29 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 26 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Oxford?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 66% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Tupelo	$31.7K 60 listings	15.2% 60 listings
2.Batesville	$30.5K 24 listings	15.1% 24 listings
3.Central Oxford	$54.1K 88 listings	14.6% 88 listings
4.South Oxford	$46.8K 86 listings	13.9% 86 listings
5.West Oxford	$39.0K 49 listings	12.6% 49 listings
6.Iuka	$21.6K 33 listings	10.8% 33 listings