Jasper, Arkansas Short-Term Rental Market
Jasper, AR STRs averaged $159/night at 44.0% occupancy in April 2026, gateway to the Buffalo National River's 1.7 million annual visitors.
Quick Answer: Jasper, Arkansas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Arkansas Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Arkansas Area market area is $2,842. average daily rate in the Arkansas Area market area is $186. the top operator in the Arkansas Area market area is Evolve with 434 listings. market score is 85/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Arkansas Area regional market, which includes Jasper. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Jasper.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Jasper, AR is the seat of Newton County and the primary gateway town to the Buffalo National River, the nation’s first national river. The town’s permanent population of 531 is dwarfed by the 1,686,348 visitors who came to the Buffalo National River in 2024, its highest visitation on record and a figure that has exceeded 1 million for 19 consecutive years. Demand is driven almost entirely by outdoor recreation: floating, canoeing, hiking (Hawksbill Crag, Lost Valley Trail), wildlife watching of the roughly 600-elk Boxley Valley herd, and fall foliage travel from Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
As of April 2026, the market recorded an average daily rate of $159 and occupancy of 44.0%, producing a RevPAR of $69.72. Year-over-year, occupancy rose 5.1 percentage points, ADR slipped 1.8%, and overall revenue grew 4.6%, a positive signal after occupancy declines in 2022 to 2024.
The supply base spans approximately 6,870 listings: 1,992 studios or one-bedrooms, 2,011 two-bedrooms, 1,922 three-bedrooms, 648 four-bedrooms, and 297 five-bedroom-plus units. One- through three-bedroom units are distributed nearly evenly, reflecting a mix of solo-traveler cabins and group-size retreats. Entire-place listings account for 6,656 of the total (97%), with 218 private rooms and 1 shared room. Airbnb dominates channel distribution: 3,055 listings are Airbnb-only, 600 are VRBO-only, and 3,220 are on both platforms.
The total market score is 85.10 out of 100, the highest of the three markets in this batch. Investability leads at 96.45, seasonality scores 83.05, and revenue growth scores 67.78.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32% |
| Feb | 40% |
| Mar | 51% |
| Apr | 43% |
| May | 49% |
| Jun | 56% |
| Jul | 57% |
| Aug | 44% |
| Sep | 42% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 38% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Arkansas Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Arkansas Area market as a whole, which includes Jasper, so these counts are not Jasper-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 434 | 17,314 | ★ 4.78 |
| 2 | Arkansas Vacation | 38 | 748 | ★ 4.75 |
| 3 | King Rhodes | 32 | 408 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | Buffalo Outdoor Center | 27 | 308 | ★ 4.91 |
| 5 | Ivy Vacations | 25 | 3,140 | ★ 4.91 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 44.4% |
| vrbo | 8.7% |
| both | 46.8% |
Home Value Trends (Jasper)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Jasper, AR requires STR operators to obtain a city short-term rental permit and business license before listing. The city enacted a temporary moratorium on new overnight residential rentals as of 2022, driven by concerns about investors buying local homes and shrinking the year-round population. Current moratorium status and permit fees are not published online and must be confirmed directly with the Jasper Revenue Office at 870-446-2215.
On taxes, operators face multiple layers. Arkansas levies a 2% state tourism tax on transient lodging, plus 6.5% state sales tax. Local additions bring the combined sales tax rate in Jasper to 9.5% (6.5% state plus 1% Newton County plus 2% city). Combined lodging-related taxes total approximately 11.5%. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit Arkansas state sales tax and the 2% tourism tax automatically, but operators remain responsible for local permit compliance and any taxes not collected by platforms.
Newton County has no separate STR ordinance on record. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Given the active moratorium concern and limited published guidance, investors should contact the city before purchasing or listing a property in Jasper.
Market Comparison
The US median STR occupancy is approximately 55%, and the national median ADR is approximately $220. Jasper’s April 2026 occupancy of 44.0% and ADR of $159 are both below national medians, reflecting the rural, seasonal character of this gateway market. However, the gross yield of approximately 10.0% against a $235,233 typical home value outperforms many coastal or urban markets where higher entry costs offset higher revenue.
Among top operators, Evolve leads with 434 listings and a 4.78 average rating across 17,314 reviews, representing roughly 6% of the estimated active listing base. Arkansas Vacation holds 38 listings with a 4.75 rating. King Rhodes operates 32 listings rated 4.74. Buffalo Outdoor Center manages 27 listings with the second-highest rating at 4.91, and Ivy Vacations holds 25 listings with a 4.91 rating. The top five total 556 listings, approximately 8% of the market. Beyond Evolve, the remaining top operators are small and local, indicating an owner-operated market with one dominant national platform manager.
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