Houston, TX

#2 Overallfriendly regulations

Short-term rental market analysis · Data source: airdna · Updated April 2026

Avg Annual Revenue

$34,542

Avg Occupancy

63.0%

Avg Daily Rate

$157

Median Home Price

$310,000

Est. Cap Rate

6.69%

Active Listings

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friendlyRegulation Status

This market has STR-friendly regulations with minimal permit requirements and few night minimums. Investors can generally operate without significant regulatory hurdles.

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Methodology

Revenue, occupancy, and ADR data sourced from AirDNA market analytics. Median home price sourced from Zillow/Redfin estimates. Estimated cap rate = (average annual revenue × 60%) ÷ median home price. This is a simplified estimate — actual returns vary by property size, amenities, and management approach.