Avon, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Avon caps full STR licenses outside Town Core, with September 2026 ADR of $491, 38.5% occupancy and $4,526 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Avon, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Vail/Avon market area is 39%. average monthly revenue in the Vail/Avon market area is $4,526. average daily rate in the Vail/Avon market area is $491. the top operator in the Vail/Avon market area is Vacasa with 394 listings. market score is 40/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Vail/Avon regional market, which includes Avon. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Avon.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This page covers short-term rental performance in Avon, Colorado, using data through September 2026. Avon has a population of 5,898 and sits between Beaver Creek Resort, 2 miles south, and Vail, 8 miles east. In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $491, occupancy was 38.5%, and average monthly revenue per listing was $4,526. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy is up 10.4%, ADR is up 5.9%, and revenue is up 8.8%. These are changes in a single shoulder-season month, so they should not be read as a full-year trend.
The Avon area STR market is large for a town of this size. The data tracks 5,724 listings by channel: 4,142 are listed on both Airbnb and Vrbo, 994 on Airbnb only, and 588 on Vrbo only. By listing type, 5,652 are entire places and 72 are private rooms, so the market is almost entirely whole-unit rentals. By bedroom count, 2-bedroom units are the largest group at 1,891, followed by 3-bedroom at 1,405, 1-bedroom at 1,257, 4-bedroom at 751 and 5-bedroom at 386.
Demand runs in two seasons. Ski traffic to Beaver Creek drives winter, from December through April, and summer brings hikers, mountain bikers, paddlers and festival visitors, including the Salute to the USA July 4th fireworks. September falls between those seasons, which is why occupancy of 38.5% sits well below the strongest months. The StaySTRA market score for Avon is 40.2 overall, with regulation scoring 67.3, investability 58.5, rental demand 50.9, seasonality 42.5 and revenue growth 41.4.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 54% |
| Feb | 64% |
| Mar | 61% |
| Apr | 19% |
| May | 31% |
| Jun | 52% |
| Jul | 57% |
| Aug | 43% |
| Sep | 36% |
| Oct | 25% |
| Nov | 34% |
| Dec | 60% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Vail/Avon market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Vail/Avon market as a whole, which includes Avon, so these counts are not Avon-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 394 | 13,626 | ★ 4.63 |
| 2 | East West Destination Hospitality | 261 | 1,444 | ★ 4.90 |
| 3 | The Charter | 253 | 246 | ★ 4.58 |
| 4 | Gondola Resorts | 187 | 155 | ★ 4.58 |
| 5 | CoralTree Residences | 178 | 3,013 | ★ 4.79 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Avon?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 17.4% |
| vrbo | 10.3% |
| both | 72.4% |
Home Value Trends (Avon)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Avon, but a business license is required for any rental under 30 days, and the license number must appear on every advertisement. Rentals must be located within the Short-Term Rental Overlay district.
There are three license types. STR-Full allows unlimited nights. STR-Resident Occupied requires the owner to be on site. STR-Limited allows a maximum of 42 days per year. Properties in the Town Core face no numerical cap. Outside the Town Core but within the overlay, STR-Full licenses are capped at 15% of dwelling units per subdivision or property, while STR-Resident Occupied and STR-Limited licenses are exempt. Some subdivisions may be at or near their limit, so buyers should check availability with the town (avon.munirevs.com or Community Development at 970-748-4012) before purchasing. Individual HOAs may add restrictions such as minimum stays.
License fees are tiered by type and unit size. STR-Resident Occupied costs $150 per year, and other STRs range from $350 for a studio or 1-bedroom to $500 for 4 or more bedrooms. Licenses renew annually. Operators collect a 10% local tax, made up of 4% sales tax, 4% accommodations tax and 2% STR community housing tax. Airbnb and Vrbo remit these taxes on behalf of hosts. Safety rules cover CO detectors, smoke alarms and egress windows, and bear-safety violations can lead to license revocation. The town reformed its rules in 2022 under Ordinances 22-08 and 22-09. Enforcement is rated moderate, and complaints are handled through an online town portal.
Market Comparison
Avon is a high-rate market with wide seasonal swings in occupancy. September 2026 occupancy was 38.5% and the ADR was $491, while the seasonal low ADR was $440, also in September.
The seasonal picture is different from the single month. February (64.2%), March (61.4%) and December (59.6%) post the strongest occupancy while also charging $919 to $977 per night. That combination is what produces the March revenue peak of $14,696 per listing.
The main operators in the Avon area STR market are Vacasa with 394 listings and a 4.63 rating, East West Destination Hospitality with 261 listings and a 4.90 rating, The Charter with 253 listings, Gondola Resorts with 187 listings, and CoralTree Residences with 178 listings. A concentrated group of professional managers means owners have several options for outsourced management, and professionally managed listings earned an ADR of $524 against $491 for the market overall.
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