Sioux City, IA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$21.8k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$169
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$41
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sioux City 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 | +15% $3,269/yr |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/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 |
| Heating | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +4% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +4% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +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
1 bedroom (11.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($131)
3 bedrooms ($94)
1 bedroom ($74)
2 bedrooms ($61)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sioux City market averaged 250 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 258% over two years.
An average Sioux City listing earns $19K/year. High-performing listings earn $39K, while low-performing listings earn $6K.
Median Sioux City home prices by size are 1-bedroom $114K, 2-bedroom $178K, 3-bedroom $251K, and 4+ bedroom $295K.
Average gross yield is 8%, reaching 17% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Sioux City is 27%, producing RevPAR of $37 per available night.
3-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 11%. They average $27K/year in revenue against a $251K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Sioux City. Sioux City: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business licensing and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Sioux Falls: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Must comply with general zoning ordinances and obtain business license. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sioux City Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (97%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+41%), Bbq (+34%), Lake Access (+28%).
Average daily rate in Sioux City is $187, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.
Guests in Sioux City book an average of 27 days in advance. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.