Midway City, California Short-Term Rental Market
Midway City's Orange County STR market posted a $328 ADR, 67.0% occupancy and $5,889 monthly revenue in September 2026
Quick Answer: Midway City, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Anaheim market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Anaheim market area is $5,889. average daily rate in the Anaheim market area is $328. the top operator in the Anaheim market area is Tower 17 Properties & Mgmt, LLC with 244 listings. market score is 69/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Anaheim regional market, which includes Midway City. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Midway City.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers short-term rentals in Midway City, California, using data through September 2026. Midway City is a small unincorporated community of 8,094 residents in central Orange County. Its STR performance is tracked at the level of the Orange County STR market, a shared series. Every performance figure below describes the Orange County STR market rather than Midway City alone. In September 2026 the average daily rate was $328 and occupancy was 67.0%, producing average monthly revenue of $5,889 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy was up 6.5%, ADR was up 8.5% and revenue was up 16.8%. Entire places averaged $376 per night, and the luxury tier reached $721. Average monthly revenue was $6,652 for entire places, $6,331 for houses and $4,988 for apartments. Summing the twelve seasonal months gives annualized revenue of $54,573 per listing. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and the top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Midway City, so this profile omits them. Midway City itself is not a tourism destination. It has no hotels or convention bureau, and most visitors stay near the beaches, Disneyland and Little Saigon in adjacent jurisdictions. The only notable local draw is the Brothers of Saint Patrick monastery, which hosts one of the county’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations each March. Investors should treat these numbers as a benchmark for coastal and central Orange County, not as a measure of demand inside Midway City’s roughly 0.6 square miles.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 58% |
| Feb | 65% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 66% |
| Jun | 75% |
| Jul | 79% |
| Aug | 68% |
| Sep | 63% |
| Oct | 65% |
| Nov | 60% |
| Dec | 62% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Anaheim market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Anaheim market as a whole, which includes Midway City, so these counts are not Midway City-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower 17 Properties & Mgmt, LLC | 244 | 11,217 | ★ 4.70 |
| 2 | Dream Resorts | 195 | 9,053 | ★ 4.68 |
| 3 | Newport Beach Vacation Properties | 137 | 5,374 | ★ 4.61 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 126 | 8,872 | ★ 4.49 |
| 5 | OC Rentals | 121 | 1,263 | ★ 3.85 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Midway City?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 59.7% |
| vrbo | 5.3% |
| both | 35% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Midway City, but the rules are strict and a permit is required. Midway City is unincorporated Orange County, so STRs fall under the County’s short-term rental ordinance administered by OC Development Services rather than a city code. Operators need a County Short-Term Rental Permit, which costs about $250 and renews every two years. The application involves an initial property inspection, an operations letter, a floor plan, a sample rental agreement and proof of ownership, submitted through the County’s online portal. Operators must also hold a Transient Occupancy Tax certificate from the OC Treasurer-Tax Collector and collect the 10% occupancy tax on stays of 30 days or less. California has no statewide lodging tax. SB 584, which proposed a 15% statewide STR tax, was withdrawn and did not become law. Enforcement is rated strict. The County monitors listings, and operating without a permit can bring penalties of about $1,000 per day, with two or more violations triggering permit revocation and a one-year ineligibility period. Two other checks matter. The City of Westminster surrounds much of the area and bans STRs, so confirm a property is in unincorporated Midway City. Many properties also sit in HOAs whose CC&Rs may prohibit rentals under 30 days, regardless of County rules. A 2024 to 2025 Orange County Grand Jury report on short-term rentals signals continued attention to enforcement.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Orange County STR market posted 67.0% occupancy and a $328 ADR, with revenue up 16.8% year over year. Even the seasonal trough, January at 57.6% occupancy, stays above 57%, and the July peak reaches 78.6%. The tradeoff is regulation and cost. Midway City requires a County permit, a 10% occupancy tax, an inspection and compliance with strict enforcement, which is heavier than in many national markets. Midway City also lacks its own tourism base, so its guests are drawn from nearby coastal and theme park areas. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Midway City, so this profile omits them.
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