Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Yellowstone National Park market averaged 7,160 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

An average Yellowstone National Park listing earns $62K/year. High-performing listings earn $147K, while low-performing listings earn $31K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Median Yellowstone National Park home prices by size are 1-bedroom $379K, 2-bedroom $438K, 3-bedroom $523K, and 4+ bedroom $641K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Yellowstone National Park is 36%, producing RevPAR of $129 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, many operate informally.
Jackson: Strict. Conditional use permit required, owner-occupancy mandate, strict density limits. Active enforcement with violations prosecuted.
Cody: Lenient. Business license needed, no occupancy restrictions. Minimal enforcement, self-regulation common.
Bozeman: Moderate. License required, owner-occupancy for Type 2 STRs, density caps in some zones. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Yellowstone National Park Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Yellowstone National Park Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Heating (98%), Parking (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+57%), Pool (+52%), Washing Machine (+51%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Yellowstone National Park is $426, 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 Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Yellowstone National Park book an average of 50 days in advance, up 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 45 days for 1-bedroom listings to 57 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yellowstone National Park?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 22% 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.West Yellowstone	$65.1K 164 listings	11.1% 164 listings
2.Dubois Country	$41.6K 69 listings	9.3% 69 listings
3.Island Park Country	$57.8K 667 listings	9.1% 667 listings
4.Pinedale Country	$33.7K 23 listings	8.9% 23 listings
5.Livingston Country	$48.2K 313 listings	8.9% 313 listings
6.Gardiner Country	$59.5K 119 listings	8.8% 119 listings
7.Ashton Country	$36.0K 27 listings	8.6% 27 listings
8.Belgrade and West Gallatin Valley	$43.2K 265 listings	8.2% 265 listings
9.Rexburg and St. Anthony	$26.1K 82 listings	8.0% 82 listings
10.Idaho Falls Country	$26.1K 141 listings	8.0% 141 listings
11.Bozeman Country	$44.6K 473 listings	7.4% 473 listings
12.Rigby and Ririe Country	$30.3K 22 listings	6.7% 22 listings
13.Jackson and Wider Valley	$99.6K 379 listings	6.6% 379 listings
14.Tetonia Country	$53.5K 54 listings	5.9% 54 listings
15.Victor and South Teton Valley	$48.7K 171 listings	5.8% 171 listings
16.Driggs and Alta Country	$42.6K 354 listings	5.7% 354 listings
17.Moose Wilson Road	$61.1K 218 listings	3.1% 218 listings