How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Waco?

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.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Waco?

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

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

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

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

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

Are short-term rentals legal in Waco?

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.

Is the Waco Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

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.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Waco?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Waco?

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%).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Waco, TX

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Annual revenue (actual)

$37.3k

12 mo avg

↑14%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

37%

12 mo avg

↓0%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$235

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

14.8%

Current potential

↑0.2 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

29 days

12 mo avg

↓1 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$82

12 mo avg

↑12%

from prior 12 mo

Waco Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Waco, TX

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
Elm Mott & Lacy Lakeview	$28.1K 118 listings	20.0% 118 listings
Central Waco & Baylor	$34.4K 222 listings	19.2% 222 listings
Corsicana & Navarro County	$48.7K 20 listings	17.5% 20 listings
Lake Whitney	$40.1K 50 listings	17.3% 50 listings
Woodway, Hewitt & Robinson	$38.3K 42 listings	14.4% 42 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

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Performance metrics by bedroom

Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.

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