Scranton, PA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$48.2k
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$302
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$90
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Scranton 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 | +29% $13,971/yr |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/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 (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($238)
3 bedrooms ($163)
2 bedrooms ($104)
1 bedroom ($67)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Scranton market averaged 1,355 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Scranton listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $113K, while low-performing listings earn $19K.
Median Scranton home prices by size are 2-bedroom $193K, 3-bedroom $259K, and 4+ bedroom $303K.
Average gross yield is 18%, reaching 44% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Scranton is 29%, producing RevPAR of $91 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 21%. They average $70K/year in revenue against a $303K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Scranton. Scranton: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Wilkes-Barre: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Must comply with basic property codes and business licensing. Light enforcement. Pocono Mountains: Moderate. Township-dependent regulations. Most require rental permits, inspections, occupancy limits. Enforcement varies by municipality, generally moderate in tourist areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Scranton Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in March and April.
The most common amenities are TV (98%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+74%), Internet (+67%), TV (+66%).
Average daily rate in Scranton is $370, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Scranton book an average of 34 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 81% higher than weekday occupancy.