Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the White Mountains market averaged 2,179 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

An average White Mountains listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $54K, while low-performing listings earn $11K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median White Mountains home prices by size are 2-bedroom $326K, 3-bedroom $454K, and 4+ bedroom $545K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in White Mountains is 27%, producing RevPAR of $62 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across White Mountains. Show Low: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business licensing and zoning. Minimal enforcement.
Pinetop-Lakeside: Lenient. Business license required, must comply with zoning. No occupancy rules or density limits. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-based.
Springerville: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. General business license and tax compliance expected. Minimal active enforcement of rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the White Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The White Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 6%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in White Mountains?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are TV (98%), Internet (97%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+28%), Ev Charger (+19%), Hot Tub (+17%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in White Mountains is $256, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in White Mountains book an average of 32 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 71% 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.Lake of the Woods	$33.1K 62 listings	8.5% 62 listings
2.Show Low	$29.9K 186 listings	7.1% 186 listings
3.Heber–Overgaard	$22.8K 60 listings	6.3% 60 listings
4.Pinetop–Lakeside and Country Club	$31.3K 223 listings	5.8% 223 listings