Side-by-side comparison

Pacific Grove vs San Mateo County: which is better for Airbnb investment?

We compare the United States short-term rental markets across occupancy, daily rate, RevPAR, year-over-year trend, and regulation.

Bottom line

Pacific Grove edges ahead of San Mateo County on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($84.4 vs $40.2).

Head-to-head metrics

 Pacific GroveSan Mateo County
Median occupancy42%36%
Median daily rate$303$159
Median RevPAR$84.4$40.2
Active listings1912,302
YoY occupancy+10.8 pts+9.7 pts
YoY daily rate+6.3%+0.6%
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in Pacific Grove
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in San Mateo County
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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