Groveland, California Short-Term Rental Market
Groveland's Sierra Nevada Gold Country STR market shows $326 ADR, 43.5% occupancy and $3,945 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Groveland, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $3,945. average daily rate in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $326. 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 Groveland. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Groveland.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Groveland is a Highway 120 gateway town about 30 minutes from Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat entrance, with a full-time population of about 540. Performance figures on this page describe the Sierra Nevada and Gold Country STR market, a regional series that Groveland shares with nearby towns, rather than a Groveland-only measurement.
In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $326, occupancy was 43.5%, and average monthly revenue per listing was $3,945. Entire-home listings averaged $332 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 14.3%, ADR rose 3.1% and revenue rose 10.8%.
Demand is tied to the national park. Yosemite drew about 4.1 million visitors in 2024, up from 3.9 million in 2023, and roughly three quarters of them arrive between May and October. Other draws include Pine Mountain Lake, Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, the Tuolumne River and the Iron Door Saloon, founded in 1852. The population across the broader Groveland area is roughly 3,000 and can triple in summer with tourists and second home owners.
Over several years, the region peaked in 2021 at 60.7% occupancy and $4,394 average monthly revenue, then eased to 44.2% occupancy in 2025 while ADR climbed from $279 in 2021 to $311. Nine months into 2026, occupancy averages 46.4%, ADR is $325 and monthly revenue is $4,203, ahead of the 2025 full year figure of $3,827.
Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts, and top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Groveland, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 37% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 40% |
| Apr | 46% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 53% |
| 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 Groveland, so these counts are not Groveland-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 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Groveland?
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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 (Groveland)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short term rentals are legal in Groveland, which sits in unincorporated Tuolumne County and falls under Chapter 8.70 of the County Ordinance Code. Since January 19, 2024, it has been unlawful to maintain, operate or advertise an STR without two active credentials: a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate from the Tax Collector and a current Fire and Life Safety Inspection from the Tuolumne County Fire Prevention Division. Operators apply through the county online portal and pay a $300 nonrefundable inspection fee. The inspection is valid for two years and must be renewed. The TOT certificate does not expire but must be kept current when ownership or contact details change. Transient Occupancy Tax is 12% of rent for stays of 30 days or less, filed quarterly by the operator.
No annual night cap is listed, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required. STRs are allowed throughout unincorporated Tuolumne County, covering detached homes, secondary units including ADUs, condos, townhouses, duplexes, guesthouses, studios, cabins, tiny homes, yurts and rooms within a dwelling. Operating rules include working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, defensible space under PRC 4291 and County Ordinance 8.14, visible address signage, a 24/7 local contact reachable within 60 minutes, parking compliance, occupancy limits tied to bedroom count, and quiet hours commonly 10pm to 7am under the Good Neighbor Policy.
Properties inside Pine Mountain Lake face additional permit policy from the Pine Mountain Lake Association, adopted in mid-2024 on top of county rules. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current requirements with the county and any HOA before buying or listing.
Market Comparison
In September 2026, the Sierra Nevada and Gold Country market that includes Groveland ran 43.5% occupancy at a $326 ADR.
That combination describes a market where rates hold up while occupancy swings with the season. Rates are supported by the national park draw and the cabin and house inventory, while occupancy is held down by the winter and shoulder season lulls. July reaches 63.9% and June 61.0%, while January falls to 37.0%.
Monthly revenue of $3,945 is not directly comparable to a national median. What can be said is that growth is positive, with occupancy up 14.3% and revenue up 10.8% against September 2025, while the multi-year record shows occupancy still below the 2021 peak of 60.7%.
Investors should expect strong summer rates, thin winters and a premium for houses and well-managed properties, rather than the steady mid-range demand of a typical US market.
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