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Try HostPal free for 7 days →San Francisco has 4,543 active Airbnb listings (of 7,405 listed), counting only homes with at least one booking in the last 12 months. The median listing runs at 36.2% occupancy (up 3 points year on year) and £194 a night, for a median annual revenue of £27,276 per listing. Occupancy peaks in September at 67% and dips to 40% in February. Regulation risk is rated high, with short lets capped at 90 nights a year, and a licence is required to operate.
| Neighbourhood | Occupancy | Annual revenue | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio Heights | 60.3% | £88,235 | 17 |
| Seacliff | 54.8% | £52,077 | 7 |
| Castro/Upper Market | 49.3% | £44,030 | 209 |
| Twin Peaks | 65.8% | £43,110 | 31 |
| Parkside | 66.3% | £42,022 | 105 |
Source: Inside Airbnb 2026-09 snapshot, active listings only; figures in GBP at reference rates. The paid report above adds the financial model, stress tests and verdict for a specific address.