Wichita, KS
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Overview
Annual Rev
$27.2k
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$152
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$52
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wichita 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 | +25% $6,802/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +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
1 bedroom (6.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($146)
3 bedrooms ($90)
2 bedrooms ($72)
1 bedroom ($54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Wichita market averaged 1,521 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 21% from a year earlier and up 85% over two years.
An average Wichita listing earns $24K/year. High-performing listings earn $47K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.
Median Wichita home prices by size are 1-bedroom $78K, 2-bedroom $146K, 3-bedroom $219K, and 4+ bedroom $289K.
Average gross yield is 11%, reaching 21% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Wichita is 37%, producing RevPAR of $48 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 17%. They average $49K/year in revenue against a $289K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Wichita. Wichita: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business licensing and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Hutchinson: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business license may apply. Light to no specific enforcement observed. Salina: Lenient. No specific STR regulations in place. Subject to general zoning and business requirements only. Minimal enforcement activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wichita Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (97%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+43%), Bbq (+27%), TV (+16%).
Average daily rate in Wichita is $161, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in January.
Guests in Wichita book an average of 27 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 25 days for 3-bedroom listings to 32 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 45% higher than weekday occupancy.