Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Waco?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Waco market averaged 2,158 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 36% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Waco?

Accepted Answer

An average Waco listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $72K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Waco home prices by size are 1-bedroom $102K, 2-bedroom $163K, 3-bedroom $268K, and 4+ bedroom $394K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Waco is 34%, producing RevPAR of $84 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Waco?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Waco. Waco: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under standard business licensing and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement.
Austin: Strict. Type 2 license requires owner-occupancy, Type 3 commercial heavily restricted. 3% density cap in many areas. Active enforcement with compliance checks and significant fines.
Temple: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. Standard business registration and zoning compliance only. Light enforcement, largely complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Waco Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Waco Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Waco?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Waco?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+68%), Hot Tub (+68%), Washing Machine (+52%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Waco is $269, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Waco book an average of 30 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 87% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Elm Mott & Lacy Lakeview	$27.9K 123 listings	20.0% 123 listings
2.Corsicana & Navarro County	$49.2K 21 listings	19.6% 21 listings
3.Central Waco & Baylor	$33.9K 223 listings	19.1% 223 listings
4.Lake Whitney	$42.4K 51 listings	17.3% 51 listings
5.Woodway, Hewitt & Robinson	$37.8K 43 listings	14.7% 43 listings
6.Cleburne & Johnson County	$39.5K 26 listings	13.4% 26 listings
7.Western McLennan County	$37.0K 40 listings	13.1% 40 listings
8.Granbury	$42.3K 212 listings	12.8% 212 listings
9.Glen Rose	$38.9K 20 listings	9.7% 20 listings