Poconos, PA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$61.3k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$356
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$123
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Poconos 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 | +17% $10,419/yr |
| Internet | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $••••/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
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($274)
3 bedrooms ($182)
2 bedrooms ($125)
1 bedroom ($75)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Poconos market averaged 4,413 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 10% over two years.
An average Poconos listing earns $60K/year. High-performing listings earn $136K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.
Median Poconos home prices by size are 1-bedroom $149K, 2-bedroom $219K, 3-bedroom $307K, and 4+ bedroom $398K.
Average gross yield is 18%, reaching 40% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Poconos is 30%, producing RevPAR of $122 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 22%. They average $30K/year in revenue against a $149K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Poconos. Pocono Mountains (Monroe County): Moderate. Rental permit required, safety inspections, occupancy tax collection. Enforcement varies by township; some areas actively monitor, others complaint-based. Stroudsburg: Moderate. Business permit and zoning approval needed, occupancy limits enforced. Moderate enforcement through complaints and periodic checks. Mount Pocono: Lenient. Basic business registration, tax collection required. Light enforcement; many hosts operate with minimal oversight unless neighbor complaints arise. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Poconos Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 17%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in September and March.
The most common amenities are TV (97%), Kitchen (96%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+47%), Washing Machine (+44%), Hot Tub (+42%).
Average daily rate in Poconos is $416, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Poconos book an average of 34 days in advance. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 111% higher than weekday occupancy.