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Airbnb in Salem Or: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 241 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

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

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+3.1 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$119
+8.7% YoY
Active listings
247
349 total
Revenue per available night
$39

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Salem Or short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 3.1 points, while the median daily rate is up 8.7 percent.

Salem Or — occupancy over time 33% 1y ago 2024-11 36% Now 2025-11

When Salem Or Airbnbs perform best

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

Salem Or — monthly occupancy 36% 35% 38% 37% 41% 43% 45% 43% 50% 49% 55% 46% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Salem Or compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-12.8% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Salem Or?

Of the 247 active operating listings, 80.2% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 68.8% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 3.3%1 BR: 43.2%2 BR: 24.5%3 BR: 19.1%4+ BR: 10%

Top neighborhoods in Salem Or

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

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Ward 6918%$74.1-1.7 pts YoY
Ward 41766%$67.5+28.2 pts YoY
Ward 25948%$45.5+15.1 pts YoY
Ward 83342%$37.7-0.7 pts YoY
Ward 73312%$34.7-23.6 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Salem Or?
Active Airbnb listings in Salem Or run at ~36% occupancy (up 3.1 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Salem Or?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Salem Or is approximately $119, up 8.7% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Salem Or?
There are approximately 247 active short-term rental listings in Salem Or (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Salem Or?
Compared to a year ago, Salem Or short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +3.1 pts, daily rate +8.7%. 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=95, ADR n=227.