Bottom line
Austin edges ahead of Albany on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($31.4 vs $20.3).
Head-to-head metrics
| Albany | Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 36% | 42% |
| Median daily rate | $97 | $126 |
| Median RevPAR | $20.3 | $31.4 |
| Active listings | 371 | 7,933 |
| YoY occupancy | +8.9 pts | +14.1 pts |
| YoY daily rate | -4.4% | -7.4% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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