Watertown, NY
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Overview
Annual Rev
$31.7k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$268
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$54
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Watertown market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +20% $6,342/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (6.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.8 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($184)
3 bedrooms ($118)
2 bedrooms ($92)
1 bedroom ($59)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Watertown market averaged 688 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 56% over two years.
An average Watertown listing earns $25K/year. High-performing listings earn $51K, while low-performing listings earn $12K.
Median Watertown home prices by size are 1-bedroom $104K, 2-bedroom $197K, 3-bedroom $236K, and 4+ bedroom $250K.
Average gross yield is 11%, reaching 22% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Watertown is 27%, producing RevPAR of $45 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 13%. They average $14K/year in revenue against a $104K median purchase price.
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The Watertown Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in March and January.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), TV (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+57%), Bbq (+39%), Washing Machine (+32%).
Average daily rate in Watertown is $263, up 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Watertown book an average of 37 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 2-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 44% higher than weekday occupancy.