South Padre Island, TX
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Annual revenue (actual)
$50.2k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$286
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
9.9%
Current potential
↓0.1 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
46 days
12 mo avg
↑3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$101
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect South Padre Island market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.
| Neighborhood | Revenue (potential) | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| South Padre Island | $43.3K 1,971 listings | 10.2% 1,971 listings |
Data as of 2026-10-06
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Median revenue
Median home value
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
This estimate compares similar listings in this market. When local data is limited, we blend in state and U.S. results to prevent unusually high or low estimates.
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| EV Charger | +23% $11,543/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Studio (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($281)
3 bedrooms ($182)
2 bedrooms ($138)
1 bedroom ($113)
Studio ($109)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the South Padre Island market averaged 3,470 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average South Padre Island listing earns $51K/year. High-performing listings earn $112K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.
Median South Padre Island home prices by size are 1-bedroom $242K, 2-bedroom $375K, 3-bedroom $620K, and 4+ bedroom $922K.
Average occupancy in South Padre Island is 33%, producing RevPAR of $106 per available night.
Rules vary across South Padre Island. South Padre Island: Lenient. STR permit required ($100), occupancy limits enforced. Light enforcement focused on noise/parking complaints rather than permit compliance. Many operate without permits. Port Isabel: Lenient. Business license and STR registration required, but minimal enforcement. Small market with limited oversight. Hosts generally operate freely with basic compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The South Padre Island Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Ev Charger (+70%), Air Conditioning (+61%), Washing Machine (+45%).
Average daily rate in South Padre Island is $326, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in South Padre Island book an average of 46 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 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 61% higher than weekday occupancy.
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.
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