Bottom line
Portland edges ahead of Newark on higher occupancy (60% vs 30%), stronger RevPAR ($40.6 vs $20.7).
Head-to-head metrics
| Newark | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median occupancy | 30% | 60% |
| Median daily rate | $98 | $101 |
| Median RevPAR | $20.7 | $40.6 |
| Active listings | 1,455 | 3,143 |
| YoY occupancy | — | +14 pts |
| YoY daily rate | — | +2% |
| Regulation risk | — | — |
| Annual night cap | None | None |
| License required | No | No |
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