Side-by-side comparison

San Diego vs Santa Clara 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

San Diego edges ahead of Santa Clara County on higher occupancy (48% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($57.4 vs $21.4).

Head-to-head metrics

 San DiegoSanta Clara County
Median occupancy48%36%
Median daily rate$174$114
Median RevPAR$57.4$21.4
Active listings9,5414,277
YoY occupancy+17.9 pts
YoY daily rate+3.6%
Regulation risk
Annual night capNoneNone
License requiredNoNo

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Market guide
Airbnb in San Diego
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in Santa Clara County
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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