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Airbnb in Pacific Grove: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 298 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
42%
+10.8 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$303
+6.3% YoY
Active listings
191
293 total
Revenue per available night
$84.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Pacific Grove short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 10.8 points, while the median daily rate is up 6.3 percent.

Pacific Grove — occupancy over time 32% 2y ago 2023-11 31% 1y ago 2024-09 42% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: Two years ago, 10.2 points lower.

When Pacific Grove Airbnbs perform best

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

Pacific Grove — monthly occupancy 38% 38% 34% 33% 31% 33% 49% 52% 43% 63% 44% 38% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Pacific Grove compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
+0 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
+122% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Pacific Grove?

Of the 191 active operating listings, 75.4% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 69.6% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 2.1%1 BR: 40.4%2 BR: 29.8%3 BR: 23.9%4+ BR: 3.7%

Top neighborhoods in Pacific Grove

The 1 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Pacific Grove19142%$84.4+10.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Pacific Grove?
Active Airbnb listings in Pacific Grove run at ~42% occupancy (up 10.8 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Pacific Grove?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Pacific Grove is approximately $303, up 6.3% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Pacific Grove?
There are approximately 191 active short-term rental listings in Pacific Grove (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Pacific Grove?
Compared to a year ago, Pacific Grove short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +10.8 pts, daily rate +6.3%. 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 2025-09 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=77, ADR n=170.