All United States guides
Fort Worth skyline
Airbnb Regulations  ·  United States

Airbnb in Fort Worth: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 312 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+9.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$117
-8.6% YoY
Active listings
1,490
2,081 total
Revenue per available night
$35.8

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Fort Worth short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 9.1 points, while the median daily rate is down 8.6 percent.

Fort Worth — occupancy over time 33% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

When Fort Worth Airbnbs perform best

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

Fort Worth — monthly occupancy 27% 25% 29% 33% 34% 41% 47% 47% 49% 38% 28% 25% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Fort Worth compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-14.3% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Fort Worth?

Of the 1,490 active operating listings, 82.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 54.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 2.3%1 BR: 40.3%2 BR: 21.9%3 BR: 22.9%4+ BR: 12.6%

Top neighborhoods in Fort Worth

The 8 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
District 210942%$57.8+0.9 pts YoY
District 711856%$43.6+23.1 pts YoY
District 45636%$38.5+4.8 pts YoY
District 923742%$35.4+3.4 pts YoY
District 33159%$33.5+18.7 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Fort Worth?
Active Airbnb listings in Fort Worth run at ~42% occupancy (up 9.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Fort Worth?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Fort Worth is approximately $117, down 8.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Fort Worth?
There are approximately 1,490 active short-term rental listings in Fort Worth (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Fort Worth?
Compared to a year ago, Fort Worth short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +9.1 pts, daily rate -8.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.

Keep exploring

More in this country
All United States markets
Compare cities, find the best yield
Head-to-head
Fort Worth vs Pacific Grove
Side-by-side metrics + bottom line
Head-to-head
Fort Worth vs Santa Cruz County
Side-by-side metrics + bottom line
Head-to-head
Fort Worth vs New Orleans
Side-by-side metrics + bottom line
Going deeper?

Get the full Fort Worth investment report

Property-level financials, stress tests, neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdowns, and an AI verdict on whether to buy.

See the full report →
Already hosting here?

Your guests are texting right now

HostPal answers them on WhatsApp 24/7 — in 50+ languages, from your own house rules and guidebook. Emergencies get escalated to you; the WiFi password doesn't. Live in under 10 minutes, no PMS required.

Try HostPal free for 7 days →
Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 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=698, ADR n=1,402.