Tacoma, WA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$41.2k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$212
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$77
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tacoma 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% $6,180/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +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 (6.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($219)
3 bedrooms ($154)
2 bedrooms ($122)
1 bedroom ($78)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Tacoma market averaged 2,146 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Tacoma listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $71K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.
Median Tacoma home prices by size are 1-bedroom $320K, 2-bedroom $422K, 3-bedroom $569K, and 4+ bedroom $675K.
Average gross yield is 7%, reaching 12% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Tacoma is 40%, producing RevPAR of $74 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 10%. They average $67K/year in revenue against a $675K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Tacoma. Tacoma: Moderate. Business license required, primary residence only, max 2 units. Complaint-based enforcement, some unpermitted hosts operate. Seattle: Strict. Operator license mandatory, primary residence only, 2-unit max, 90-day unhosted limit. Active enforcement with audits and fines. Olympia: Lenient. Business license and B&O tax required, zoning compliance. Minimal enforcement, largely complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tacoma Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Kitchen (96%), Heating (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+50%), Hot Tub (+37%), Bbq (+31%).
Average daily rate in Tacoma is $231, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Tacoma book an average of 33 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 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 39% higher than weekday occupancy.