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Airbnb in Dallas: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 244 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Dallas short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+17.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$125
+13.6% YoY
Active listings
4,435
5,824 total
Revenue per available night
$34.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Dallas short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 17.3 points, while the median daily rate is up 13.6 percent.

Dallas — occupancy over time 25% 1y ago 2024-11 42% Now 2025-11

When Dallas Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Dallas short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Dallas — monthly occupancy 24% 21% 25% 23% 25% 33% 31% 33% 39% 39% 45% 37% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Dallas compares to United States

Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Dallas's metrics tell a clear story.

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-8.4% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Dallas?

Of the 4,435 active operating listings, 88.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 50.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.1%1 BR: 47.1%2 BR: 21.1%3 BR: 16.4%4+ BR: 12.2%

Top neighborhoods in Dallas

The 14 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
District 629536%$59.1+6.4 pts YoY
District 912342%$44.7+15.2 pts YoY
District 1483340%$42+9.3 pts YoY
District 151542%$35+9.1 pts YoY
District 21,53548%$33.7+21.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Dallas?
Active Airbnb listings in Dallas run at ~42% occupancy (up 17.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Dallas?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Dallas is approximately $125, up 13.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Dallas?
There are approximately 4,435 active short-term rental listings in Dallas (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Dallas?
Compared to a year ago, Dallas short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +17.3 pts, daily rate +13.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-11 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=2,367, ADR n=4,123.