Copperopolis, California Short-Term Rental Market
Copperopolis STRs averaged $288/night at 41.2% occupancy in April 2026, with summer peaks reaching $5,034 in monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Copperopolis, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $5,625. average daily rate in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $360. the top operator in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is Evolve with 209 listings. market score is 58/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Northern Sierra Mtns regional market, which includes Copperopolis. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Copperopolis.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Copperopolis is a small Gold Country community in Calaveras County, built primarily around Lake Tulloch, a 55-mile-shoreline recreational reservoir that draws boaters, anglers, and water sport enthusiasts from the Central Valley and Bay Area. The short-term rental market is dominated by lakefront vacation homes and foothill cabins.
As of April 2026, the market averaged a daily rate of $288 and occupancy of 41.2%, producing RevPAR of $118.53 and average monthly revenue of $3,453 per active listing.
The listing base is overwhelmingly entire-place rentals: 4,819 of approximately 4,984 total listings (roughly 97%), with private rooms accounting for 164 and shared rooms just 1. By bedroom count, 3-bedroom properties are the most numerous at 1,882, followed by 1-bedroom (1,083), 2-bedroom (1,037), 4-bedroom (735), and 5-bedroom (242) properties. Multi-platform distribution is strong, with 2,664 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 2,000 Airbnb-only, and 320 VRBO-only.
Year-over-year as of April 2026, occupancy slipped just 0.07 percentage points, ADR declined 0.83%, and revenue edged down 0.60%. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 44.1% at $310 ADR with monthly revenue averaging $3,805. Revenue has been relatively stable since the post-2021 normalization: 2024 ($3,806) and 2025 ($3,805) are nearly identical.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 37% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 40% |
| Apr | 46% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 54% |
| Sep | 44% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 42% |
| Dec | 46% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Northern Sierra Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Northern Sierra Mtns market as a whole, which includes Copperopolis, so these counts are not Copperopolis-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 209 | 10,374 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 139 | 6,780 | ★ 4.47 |
| 3 | Cedar Creek Realty | 131 | 2,818 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | The Redwoods In Yosemite | 127 | 3,345 | ★ 4.60 |
| 5 | Yosemite's Scenic Wonders | 78 | 14,742 | ★ 4.79 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.1% |
| vrbo | 6.4% |
| both | 53.5% |
Home Value Trends (Copperopolis)
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Copperopolis is an unincorporated community governed by Calaveras County. Short-term rentals are permitted and operate widely, particularly for lakefront properties around Lake Tulloch.
Operators must register with the county and remit a 12% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays of 30 days or fewer. The county administers STR registration and TOT collection through a hosted compliance portal (Deckard).
An earlier ordinance established specific rules for summer rentals in the Lake Tulloch area. As of early 2026, no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirements are in place, and no annual night cap has been established under current rules. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Calaveras County has been developing a comprehensive countywide Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance that would require all STRs, new and existing, to obtain a formal permit and comply with operational conditions including occupancy limits (based on bedroom count and available parking) and TOT remittance. As of early 2026, this ordinance was still working through the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors and had not been formally adopted. Final permit fees, renewal terms, and any added restrictions were not yet established.
Investors should budget for the 12% TOT, confirm whether Lake Tulloch-specific area rules apply to a specific parcel, and monitor the pending countywide permit ordinance closely, as adoption would add a formal permitting requirement and operational constraints to existing operators.
Market Comparison
Copperopolis’s 41.2% occupancy in April 2026 is below the approximate US STR median of 55%, but April is an early spring month for a summer lake market. The July historical average of 64.3% substantially exceeds the US median.
The $288 ADR is well above the US STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the vacation-home and lakefront product mix. The gap between the all-listings ADR ($288) and the professionally managed tier ($361) is notable, suggesting that management quality is a strong differentiator in this market.
The top five operators are Evolve (209 listings, 4.73 average rating, 10,374 reviews), Vacasa (139 listings, 4.47 rating, 6,780 reviews), Cedar Creek Realty (131 listings, 4.68 rating, 2,818 reviews), The Redwoods In Yosemite (127 listings, 4.60 rating, 3,345 reviews), and Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders (78 listings, 4.79 rating, 14,742 reviews). Combined, these five operators account for 684 listings. Evolve’s position as the market leader with strong ratings and high review volume reflects national platform-style management succeeding alongside regional specialists.
Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders stands out with 14,742 reviews across 78 listings, suggesting very high per-listing review velocity and established booking history. Cedar Creek Realty’s 131 listings indicate a locally rooted manager with substantial market share.
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