Downtown & University, Tuscaloosa Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in Downtown & University earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Tuscaloosa, AL.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in Downtown & University earned $35,034 on average, were booked for 46% of the nights they were open, and averaged $530 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 21.2%.
Yearly revenue
$35,034
Occupancy
46%
Nightly rate
$530
Gross yield
21.2%
before expenses
Median of 34 listings
Active listings
35
My take on Downtown & University
Downtown & University has a higher average nightly rate than Tuscaloosa, AL—$530 versus $391—but a lower share of available nights booked, at 46% versus 49%. Average trailing-year booking revenue was $35,034, only slightly above the market average.
The nightly-rate premium is much larger than the revenue advantage. For a purchase in this area, compare listings with a similar bedroom mix to see whether they support the expected nightly rate and booking frequency.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Downtown & University?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in Downtown & University earned an average of $35,034 over the past 12 months. That is 2% more than the Tuscaloosa, AL average of $34,272. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in Downtown & University?
Listings in Downtown & University were booked for an average of 46% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 3 points lower than the Tuscaloosa, AL average of 49%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Downtown & University?
The average nightly rate in Downtown & University was $530 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 36% higher than the Tuscaloosa, AL average of $391.
Is an Airbnb in Downtown & University profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in Downtown & University is $51,336 a year and the median gross yield is 21.2%. Gross yield is 2.8 points higher than the Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Downtown & University by bedroom count?
The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Tuscaloosa, AL figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms 16 listings | $38,578 Tuscaloosa, AL: $27,106 | 21.9% Tuscaloosa, AL: 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms 10 listings | $35,624 Tuscaloosa, AL: $32,497 | 30.7% Tuscaloosa, AL: 18.0% |
| 4+ bedrooms 6 listings | $30,552 Tuscaloosa, AL: $54,561 | 11.4% Tuscaloosa, AL: 18.3% |
How does Downtown & University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown & University This area 35 listings | $35,034 | 46% | $530 | 21.2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL market 274 listings | $34,272 | 49% | $391 | 18.4% |
| East & South Tuscaloosa 48 listings | $34,070 | 48% | $418 | 22.4% |
| Northport 76 listings | $42,598 | 50% | $439 | 16.4% |
| Lake Tuscaloosa Country 29 listings | $51,235 | 46% | $582 | 21.3% |
Where is Downtown & University?
The Tuscaloosa, AL market includes 7 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it. Figures cover Downtown and University together.
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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 (35 in Downtown & University). 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 November 2, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Tuscaloosa, AL market page?
The market page summarizes all of Tuscaloosa, AL 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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