Tuscaloosa, AL
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Annual revenue (actual)
$39.1k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
27%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$357
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
14.4%
Current potential
↓0.4 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
29 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$90
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tuscaloosa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown & University | $49.8K 28 listings | 21.5% 28 listings |
| Lake Tuscaloosa Country | $86.6K 21 listings | 20.6% 21 listings |
| East & South Tuscaloosa | $45.3K 38 listings | 20.1% 38 listings |
| Northport | $39.1K 64 listings | 15.7% 64 listings |
| Outer Tuscaloosa County & Moundville | $34.1K 5 listings | 14.2% 5 listings |
Data as of 2026-09-30
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.
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Median revenue
Median home value
Gross yield
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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 |
|---|---|
| Pool | +30% $11,729/yr |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +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
Studio (9.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
1 bedroom (5.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($223)
3 bedrooms ($138)
2 bedrooms ($106)
1 bedroom ($53)
Studio ($30)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (68%)
Professionally managed (32%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Tuscaloosa market averaged 869 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 94% over two years.
An average Tuscaloosa listing earns $32K/year. High-performing listings earn $73K, while low-performing listings earn $14K.
Median Tuscaloosa home prices by size are 1-bedroom $216K, 2-bedroom $192K, 3-bedroom $229K, and 4+ bedroom $311K.
Average occupancy in Tuscaloosa is 22%, producing RevPAR of $76 per available night.
Rules vary across Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business license and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement of short-term rentals. Birmingham: Lenient. Business license required ($50-100), zoning compliance needed. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Light enforcement, many hosts operate informally without proper licensing. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tuscaloosa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in September and November; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+140%), Pool (+133%), Bbq (+70%).
Average daily rate in Tuscaloosa is $384, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in September and are lowest in January.
Guests in Tuscaloosa book an average of 29 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 3-bedroom listings to 32 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 72% 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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