Parsons, KS
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Overview
Annual Rev
$22k
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$161
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$42
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Parsons 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 |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +19% $4,185/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +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 (7.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($354)
3 bedrooms ($88)
2 bedrooms ($53)
1 bedroom ($49)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (54%)
Professionally managed (46%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Parsons market averaged 334 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 17% from a year earlier and up 202% over two years.
An average Parsons listing earns $19K/year. High-performing listings earn $40K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.
Median Parsons home prices by size are 1-bedroom $50K, 2-bedroom $81K, 3-bedroom $168K, and 4+ bedroom $208K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 28% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Parsons is 28%, producing RevPAR of $37 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 24%. They average $49K/year in revenue against a $208K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Parsons. Parsons, KS: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Minimal to no enforcement of general zoning rules for rentals. Pittsburg, KS: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business license may apply. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Joplin, MO: Moderate. Business license required, sales tax collection mandatory, zoning compliance needed. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Parsons Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 17% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 18%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and May; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Parking (96%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+22%), Parking (+11%), TV (+3%).
Average daily rate in Parsons is $176, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in November and are lowest in March.
Guests in Parsons book an average of 26 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 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 Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 46% higher than weekday occupancy.