Side-by-side comparison

Santa Clara County vs Twin Cities Msa: 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

Twin Cities Msa edges ahead of Santa Clara County on higher occupancy (42% vs 36%), stronger RevPAR ($33.4 vs $21.4).

Head-to-head metrics

 Santa Clara CountyTwin Cities Msa
Median occupancy36%42%
Median daily rate$114$133
Median RevPAR$21.4$33.4
Active listings4,2774,284
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 Santa Clara County
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
Market guide
Airbnb in Twin Cities Msa
Occupancy, ADR, neighborhoods, regulation
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