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Airbnb in Rochester: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 271 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+13 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$99
-6.6% YoY
Active listings
754
1,032 total
Revenue per available night
$21.8

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 13 points, while the median daily rate is down 6.6 percent.

Rochester — occupancy over time 23% 1y ago 2024-10 36% Now 2025-10

When Rochester Airbnbs perform best

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

Rochester — monthly occupancy 21% 26% 25% 26% 35% 33% 37% 48% 48% 50% 47% 31% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Rochester compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-27.5% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Rochester?

Of the 754 active operating listings, 71.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 57% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
Studio: 3.6%1 BR: 55.2%2 BR: 19.4%3 BR: 14.1%4+ BR: 7.6%

Top neighborhoods in Rochester

The 4 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
E35742%$33.3+9.1 pts YoY
S22236%$18.4+19.6 pts YoY
NW10229%$14.9+15.8 pts YoY
NE7324%$11.8+9.9 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Rochester?
Active Airbnb listings in Rochester run at ~36% occupancy (up 13 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Rochester?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Rochester is approximately $99, down 6.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Rochester?
There are approximately 754 active short-term rental listings in Rochester (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Rochester?
Compared to a year ago, Rochester short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +13 pts, daily rate -6.6%. 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 2025-10 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=413, ADR n=709.