Yucca Valley, California Short-Term Rental Market
Yucca Valley caps rental permits near 10% of houses; Morongo Basin STRs ran $283/night, 48.5% occupancy, $3,907/month in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Yucca Valley, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Joshua Tree market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Joshua Tree market area is $3,439. average daily rate in the Joshua Tree market area is $291. the top operator in the Joshua Tree market area is The Cohost Company with 178 listings. market score is 91/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Joshua Tree regional market, which includes Yucca Valley. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Yucca Valley.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Yucca Valley allows short-term vacation rentals only under a permit program with a cap near 10% of detached homes. The performance figures on this page describe the Morongo Basin STR market, a series that Yucca Valley shares with Twentynine Palms and Morongo Valley. Yucca Valley itself has 21,770 residents, so these are regional averages and not Yucca Valley-only figures. In August 2026 the Morongo Basin STR market averaged a $282.60 daily rate at 48.46% occupancy. The average listing earned $3,907 in revenue that month. Compared with August 2025, occupancy fell 5.4%, average daily rate rose 0.7%, and revenue rose 2.5%. Annual averages show a market that has settled after the 2020 and 2021 surge. Occupancy peaked at 70.49% in 2020, measured 52.88% in 2025, and is 53.96% for the first eight months of 2026. Average daily rate peaked at $305 in 2021 and was $295 in 2025 and $300 in 2026 so far. Average monthly revenue was $4,430 in 2025 and $4,598 for the first eight months of 2026. Demand centers on Joshua Tree National Park, which recorded about 2.99 million visitors in 2024, down 8.5% from 3.2 million in 2023. Listing-type, channel, and bedroom counts and operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Yucca Valley, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52% |
| Feb | 59% |
| Mar | 66% |
| Apr | 67% |
| May | 52% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 48% |
| Aug | 50% |
| Sep | 47% |
| Oct | 52% |
| Nov | 57% |
| Dec | 56% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Joshua Tree market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Joshua Tree market as a whole, which includes Yucca Valley, so these counts are not Yucca Valley-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cohost Company | 178 | 22,608 | ★ 4.88 |
| 2 | Hi-Desert Dwellings | 78 | 16,310 | ★ 4.89 |
| 3 | Homestead Modern | 78 | 10,815 | ★ 4.87 |
| 4 | Fieldtrip | 63 | 5,302 | ★ 4.90 |
| 5 | Cocoon | 50 | 10,088 | ★ 4.93 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Yucca Valley?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 43.2% |
| vrbo | 5.3% |
| both | 51.5% |
Home Value Trends (Yucca Valley)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term vacation rentals are legal in Yucca Valley but tightly regulated, and enforcement is rated strict. Operators need a Temporary Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit from the Planning Department, a business registration certificate, and a transient occupancy tax certificate. The permit fee is not published in the profile. Permits are valid for up to four years and are renewable. Rentals are allowed only in the RS, RL, and RHR zoning districts. No new rental may sit within 2,640 feet of an existing permitted rental. Total permits are capped at about 10% of the town’s detached homes. As of September 2025 the cap had not been reached, and about 125 openings were reported. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required. Guest occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two, with documented on-site parking, a 24/7 local contact, and a notarized safety and zoning acknowledgment. Guests pay a 12% transient occupancy tax, raised from 7% by Measure K effective January 1, 2023. Airbnb collects and remits it. Fines and permit revocation apply to violations.
Market Comparison
The Morongo Basin market sits below the national occupancy benchmark and above it on price in August 2026. Occupancy of 48.5% compares with a national STR median near 55%, a gap of about 7 points. The ADR of $282.60 compares with a national median near $220, about 28% higher. The 2025 annual average occupancy of 52.88% is also below 55%. The 2025 average ADR of $295 is above $220. Supply in Yucca Valley itself is limited by the permit cap, spacing rule, and zoning limits. Top property manager rankings and market share are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Yucca Valley, so this profile omits operator figures. Year over year, revenue is up 2.5% and ADR is up 0.7%, while occupancy is down 5.4%.
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