Bottom line
Santa Cruz County edges ahead of Fort Worth on stronger RevPAR ($70.5 vs $35.8).
Head-to-head metrics
| Fort Worth | Santa Cruz County | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 42% | 42% |
| Median daily rate | $117 | $266 |
| Median RevPAR | $35.8 | $70.5 |
| Active listings | 1,490 | 1,368 |
| YoY occupancy | +9.1 pts | +12.4 pts |
| YoY daily rate | -8.6% | -0.7% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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