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Airbnb in Santa Clara County: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

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

Santa Clara County short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
+17.9 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$114
+3.6% YoY
Active listings
4,277
6,979 total
Revenue per available night
$21.4

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Santa Clara County short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 17.9 points, while the median daily rate is up 3.6 percent.

Santa Clara County — occupancy over time 18% 1y ago 2024-11 36% Now 2025-11

When Santa Clara County Airbnbs perform best

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

Santa Clara County — monthly occupancy 39% 38% 38% 35% 36% 42% 40% 42% 50% 50% 54% 50% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

How Santa Clara County compares to United States

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

Occupancy vs national
-6 pts vs national
National median: 42%
Daily rate vs national
-16.5% vs national
National median: $136.5

What kind of Airbnbs are in Santa Clara County?

Of the 4,277 active operating listings, 58% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 51.2% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
3 BR
4+ BR
Studio: 5.1%1 BR: 60.8%2 BR: 15.5%3 BR: 9.5%4+ BR: 9.1%

Top neighborhoods in Santa Clara County

The 16 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Saratoga2954%$59.5+23.3 pts YoY
Los Altos Hills2545%$55.1+28.6 pts YoY
Gilroy1748%$49.1+18.4 pts YoY
Los Altos2659%$33.8+27.2 pts YoY
Monte Sereno1442%$33.3+19.8 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Santa Clara County?
Active Airbnb listings in Santa Clara County run at ~36% occupancy (up 17.9 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Santa Clara County?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Santa Clara County is approximately $114, up 3.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Santa Clara County?
There are approximately 4,277 active short-term rental listings in Santa Clara County (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Santa Clara County?
Compared to a year ago, Santa Clara County short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +17.9 pts, daily rate +3.6%. 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 2025-11 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=2,801, ADR n=3,824.