Rochester Airbnb: 21.9% occupancy (+0.5 pts YoY), ~£124 median daily rate, 742 active listings. Seasonality, top neighbourhoods by revenue and what an…
Year-over-year performance
Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Rochester short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 0.5 points, while the median daily rate is up 59.7 percent.
Looking further back: Two years ago, 2.8 points higher.
When Rochester Airbnbs perform best
Occupancy in Rochester peaks in September at 51% and bottoms out in February at 22%, a 29-point swing across the year. Price the peak, defend the shoulder months with minimum-stay rules, and budget the trough as empty.
| Month | Occupancy | Median nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24% | — |
| February | 22% | — |
| March | 25% | — |
| April | 33% | — |
| May | 35% | — |
| June | 37% | — |
| July | 47% | — |
| August | 47% | — |
| September | 51% | — |
| October | 45% | — |
| November | 28% | — |
| December | 24% | — |
Looking ahead, 31% of the next 30 nights are already booked across the market, 28% of the next 60 and 27% of the next 90 (as of 2026-10-18).
How Rochester compares to United States
Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, Rochester's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in Rochester?
Of the 742 active operating listings, 74% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 56.5% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in Rochester
The 4 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the 4 strongest by median annual revenue per listing, led by E at £12,800 a year.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | Annual revenue | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 357 | 27.9% | £12,800 | £35 | -1.7 pts YoY |
| S | 221 | 18.1% | £7,367 | £20 | -0.6 pts YoY |
| NE | 69 | 16.4% | £6,200 | £17 | +0 pts YoY |
| NW | 95 | 11.5% | £6,010 | £16 | -3.3 pts YoY |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rochester?
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Rochester?
How many active Airbnb listings are in Rochester?
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Rochester?
Keep exploring
Get the full Rochester investment report
Property-level financials, stress tests, neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdowns, and an AI verdict on whether to buy.
See the full report →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 →