Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Pagosa Springs market averaged 2,183 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 24% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

An average Pagosa Springs listing earns $31K/year. High-performing listings earn $66K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Pagosa Springs home prices by size are 1-bedroom $243K, 2-bedroom $249K, 3-bedroom $309K, and 4+ bedroom $486K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Pagosa Springs is 27%, producing RevPAR of $70 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Pagosa Springs. Pagosa Springs: Lenient. Business license and sales tax registration required. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement; compliance is largely voluntary.
Durango: Moderate. Business license, sales tax permit, and zoning compliance required. No owner-occupancy mandate but neighborhood density concerns exist. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Taos: Moderate. Business registration and lodgers tax required. No strict owner-occupancy rules. Some neighborhood restrictions. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven, relatively light overall. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Pagosa Springs Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Pagosa Springs Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and March; it is lowest in April and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Pagosa Springs?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+57%), Hot Tub (+29%), Internet (+27%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Pagosa Springs is $282, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Pagosa Springs book an average of 38 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 30% 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.Southern San Luis Valley	$25.9K 21 listings	12.2% 21 listings
2.Alamosa & Central San Luis Valley	$27.3K 38 listings	10.6% 38 listings
3.Creede & Upper Rio Grande	$37.6K 53 listings	8.8% 53 listings
4.South Fork & Del Norte	$27.8K 116 listings	8.5% 116 listings
5.La Veta & Spanish Peaks	$31.8K 35 listings	8.3% 35 listings
6.Bayfield	$36.1K 135 listings	7.5% 135 listings
7.Pagosa Springs & Archuleta	$37.9K 494 listings	6.9% 494 listings