Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Wenatchee?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Wenatchee market averaged 1,970 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 27% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Wenatchee?

Accepted Answer

An average Wenatchee listing earns $42K/year. High-performing listings earn $82K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Wenatchee home prices by size are 1-bedroom $363K, 2-bedroom $358K, 3-bedroom $472K, and 4+ bedroom $533K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Wenatchee is 26%, producing RevPAR of $98 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Wenatchee?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Wenatchee. Wenatchee: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance, safety inspections. Standard enforcement with complaint-based investigations.
Leavenworth: Strict. Conditional use permit required, owner-occupancy mandate for residential zones, density caps in neighborhoods. Active enforcement due to housing concerns and community pressure.
Chelan: Moderate. Business license and lodging tax required, zoning rules apply, good neighbor policies. Enforcement focuses on nuisance complaints and tax collection rather than proactive monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Wenatchee Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Wenatchee Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Wenatchee?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in March and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Wenatchee?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Heating (97%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+67%), Hot Tub (+52%), Lake Access (+43%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Wenatchee is $400, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Wenatchee book an average of 47 days in advance, up 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 46 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 2-bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 72% 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.Crescent Bar and Quincy Country	$47.9K 32 listings	11.5% 32 listings
2.Moses Lake	$39.5K 47 listings	11.5% 47 listings
3.Chelan and South Lake Chelan	$64.0K 190 listings	10.7% 190 listings
4.Wenatchee and Entiat Corridor	$30.8K 34 listings	9.8% 34 listings
5.Manson and North Lake Chelan	$63.4K 49 listings	7.9% 49 listings
6.East Wenatchee	$43.3K 71 listings	7.9% 71 listings
7.Ellensburg and Kittitas Country	$31.8K 41 listings	7.4% 41 listings
8.Methow Valley	$41.6K 122 listings	6.5% 122 listings