How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Tacoma?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Tacoma market averaged 2,165 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 19% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Tacoma?

An average Tacoma listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $70K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Tacoma?

Median Tacoma home prices by size are 1-bedroom $310K, 2-bedroom $413K, 3-bedroom $560K, and 4+ bedroom $663K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Tacoma?

Average occupancy in Tacoma is 40%, producing RevPAR of $76 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Tacoma?

Rules vary across Tacoma. Tacoma: Moderate. Business license required, owner-occupancy for entire-home rentals, safety inspections. Complaint-driven enforcement, some unlicensed operators exist. Seattle: Strict. License mandatory, owner-occupancy required, two-rental limit per operator, 90-day cap for non-primary homes. Active enforcement with significant fines and platform cooperation. Olympia: Lenient. Business license and lodging tax required, basic safety standards. Minimal proactive enforcement, largely complaint-based system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Tacoma Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Tacoma Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tacoma?

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and November.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Tacoma?

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Heating (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+50%), Hot Tub (+37%), Bbq (+33%).

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tacoma?

Average daily rate in Tacoma is $233, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Tacoma?

Guests in Tacoma book an average of 34 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Tacoma?

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 40% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Tacoma, WA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$40.9k

12 mo avg

↑8%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

46%

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$217

12 mo avg

↑19%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

6.9%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

34 days

12 mo avg

↑1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$83

12 mo avg

↑12%

from prior 12 mo

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Tacoma Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Tacoma, WA market

Compare 15 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Tacoma, WA rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

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
1.Parkland and South Pierce	$41.0K 39 listings	9.4% 39 listings
2.Lacey and Thurston	$41.3K 94 listings	9.2% 94 listings
3.Lakewood and West Pierce	$37.3K 78 listings	9.1% 78 listings
4.Anderson Island	$44.8K 20 listings	8.6% 20 listings
5.Renton	$37.0K 59 listings	8.6% 59 listings
6.Kent and Des Moines	$37.1K 103 listings	8.4% 103 listings
7.Central and Downtown Tacoma	$34.6K 157 listings	7.8% 157 listings
8.Maple Valley Foothills	$37.4K 43 listings	7.7% 43 listings
9.Federal Way and Auburn	$35.1K 86 listings	7.6% 86 listings
10.Olympia	$37.9K 57 listings	7.5% 57 listings
11.Puyallup and East Pierce	$37.6K 120 listings	7.4% 120 listings
12.Northeast Tacoma Coast	$44.4K 35 listings	7.4% 35 listings
13.North and West Tacoma	$36.8K 108 listings	7.3% 108 listings
14.Graham and South Hill	$40.9K 33 listings	7.2% 33 listings
15.East and South Tacoma	$26.6K 70 listings	7.2% 70 listings

Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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