Stafford, VA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$38.7k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$253
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$72
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Stafford 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 | +26% $10,050/yr |
| Gym | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/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 (8.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($232)
3 bedrooms ($151)
2 bedrooms ($108)
1 bedroom ($63)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Stafford market averaged 1,065 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 33% over two years.
An average Stafford listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $73K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Stafford home prices by size are 1-bedroom $234K, 2-bedroom $325K, 3-bedroom $420K, and 4+ bedroom $579K.
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 Stafford is 32%, producing RevPAR of $71 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 10%. They average $59K/year in revenue against a $579K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Stafford. Fredericksburg: Moderate. Zoning permit required, conditional use in residential zones. Enforcement complaints-driven, some operate without permits. Stafford: Lenient. No specific STR regulations countywide. Zoning rules apply. Minimal enforcement. Washington DC: Strict. License required, primary residence only, 90-day cap if unhosted. Active enforcement with fines and platform compliance. Richmond: Moderate. Business license and zoning approval required. Owner-occupancy in some zones. Complaint-based enforcement, inconsistent. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Stafford Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+54%), Hot Tub (+52%), Pool (+42%).
Average daily rate in Stafford is $280, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Stafford book an average of 34 days in advance. Booking windows range from 27 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 Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 47% higher than weekday occupancy.