Decatur and Macon County, Springfield Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in Decatur and Macon County earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Springfield, IL.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in Decatur and Macon County earned $24,638 on average, were booked for 50% of the nights they were open, and averaged $231 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 25.4%.
Yearly revenue
$24,638
Occupancy
50%
Nightly rate
$231
Gross yield
25.4%
before expenses
Median of 51 listings
Active listings
62
My take on Decatur and Macon County
Median annual room-revenue potential in Decatur and Macon County is $29,822, below the Springfield, IL market figure of $32,056. Yet median potential gross yield is 25.4%, above the market's 20.1%.
These figures come from matched home-value samples and show why revenue potential and purchase-price context belong together. Gross yield is before expenses, financing and taxes; it is not a measure of profit. Compare a property's price and relevant rental listings before assuming the area-level yield applies to it.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Decatur and Macon County?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in Decatur and Macon County earned an average of $24,638 over the past 12 months. That is 6% more than the Springfield, IL average of $23,195. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in Decatur and Macon County?
Listings in Decatur and Macon County were booked for an average of 50% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 3 points lower than the Springfield, IL average of 53%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Decatur and Macon County?
The average nightly rate in Decatur and Macon County was $231 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 2% higher than the Springfield, IL average of $227.
Is an Airbnb in Decatur and Macon County profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in Decatur and Macon County is $29,822 a year and the median gross yield is 25.4%. Gross yield is 5.3 points higher than the Springfield, IL median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in Decatur and Macon County by bedroom count?
The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Springfield, IL figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms 22 listings | $16,648 Springfield, IL: $18,589 | 32.2% Springfield, IL: 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms 24 listings | $24,703 Springfield, IL: $25,811 | 22.7% Springfield, IL: 18.5% |
| 4+ bedrooms 12 listings | $42,769 Springfield, IL: $37,687 | 20.2% Springfield, IL: 17.2% |
How does Decatur and Macon County compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur and Macon County This area 62 listings | $24,638 | 50% | $231 | 25.4% |
| Springfield, IL market 818 listings | $23,195 | 53% | $227 | 20.1% |
| Arthur, Monticello and Central Countryside 33 listings | $19,686 | 46% | $206 | 18.6% |
| Taylorville, Shelbyville and Lake Shelbyville Country 37 listings | $20,973 | 58% | $199 | 25.2% |
| Springfield 127 listings | $22,301 | 53% | $208 | 21.4% |
| Champaign 132 listings | $24,552 | 49% | $253 | 18.5% |
Where is Decatur and Macon County?
The Springfield, IL market includes 17 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (62 in Decatur and Macon County). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of October 27, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Springfield, IL market page?
The market page summarizes all of Springfield, IL from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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