Galveston, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
DMarket Score 54/100
Quick Answer: Galveston, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 40%. average monthly revenue is $3,361. average daily rate is $291. the top operator is Vacasa with 386 listings. market score is 54/100 (grade D).
Avg Monthly Revenue
$3,361
↑ 3.7% YoY
40%
Occupancy
↓ 1.4% YoY
$291
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 2.3% YoY
$117
RevPAR
↑ 0.9% YoY
36.9 days avg lead time3 avg length of stay
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.
Regulation69
Seasonality47
Investability78
Rental Demand51
Revenue Growth83
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27% | $197 | $1,640 |
| Feb | 39% | $208 | $1,826 |
| Mar | 52% | $274 | $3,604 |
| Apr | 41% | $264 | $3,039 |
| May | 51% | $305 | $3,951 |
| Jun | 67% | $340 | $6,059 |
| Jul | 69% | $331 | $6,105 |
| Aug | 46% | $300 | $3,922 |
| Sep | 35% | $265 | $2,581 |
| Oct | 38% | $245 | $2,594 |
| Nov | 31% | $247 | $2,083 |
| Dec | 32% | $236 | $2,083 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Galveston
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 386 | 21,460 | ★ 4.39 |
| 2 | Ryson Vacation Rentals by Vtrips | 370 | 7,450 | ★ 4.33 |
| 3 | Evolve | 354 | 17,277 | ★ 4.57 |
| 4 | Sand `N Sea Properties | 195 | 1,185 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Cobb Real Estate | 190 | 3,899 | ★ 4.79 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Galveston?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 1,977 |
| 2 bed | 1,984 |
| 3 bed | 2,935 |
| 4 bed | 1,553 |
| 5 bed | 752 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $294 |
| Luxury | $475 |
| Professionally Managed | $321 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $2,277 |
| Entire Place | $3,395 |
| House | $3,837 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 23.4% |
| vrbo | 11.5% |
| both | 65% |
Investment Analysis
Revenue Trend (5 yr)
ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Analyze My Property →Home Value Trends (Galveston)
Typical Home Value
$322,132
Median Sale Price
$346,000
Days to Pending
101
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