Silverthorne, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market
Silverthorne caps STR licenses at 740; area STRs averaged $288/night, 42.4% occupancy, $3,413 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Silverthorne, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Frisco/Silverthorne market area is 36%. average monthly revenue in the Frisco/Silverthorne market area is $2,575. average daily rate in the Frisco/Silverthorne market area is $263. the top operator in the Frisco/Silverthorne market area is RedAwning with 497 listings. market score is 40/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Frisco/Silverthorne regional market, which includes Silverthorne. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Silverthorne.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Silverthorne limits short-term rentals with a town-wide cap of 740 licenses and zone limits. Area 1, most residential neighborhoods, is capped at 10% of dwelling units. Area 2, the Town Core and Riverfront, is capped at 50%. Area 3, deed-restricted neighborhoods, prohibits STRs. Enforcement is rated strict. The performance figures below come from a data series shared by Silverthorne, Dillon and Frisco in Summit County, Colorado, so they describe the Summit County area STR market and not Silverthorne alone. In August 2026 that market averaged $288 per night at 42.4% occupancy, and average monthly revenue per listing was $3,413. Compared with August 2025, occupancy fell 11.3%, average daily rate rose 6.8% and revenue fell 8.7%. Over the 2025 calendar year the area averaged 49.6% occupancy, a $334 daily rate and $4,607 in monthly revenue. For the first eight months of 2026 those figures were 47.2%, $371 and $4,882. Silverthorne sits off I-70 about 70 miles west of Denver and has a population of 5,204. It serves as a value base for Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin, and the Outlets at Silverthorne draw shoppers year round. No annual visitor count was found for the town. Listing-type, bedroom and channel mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Silverthorne, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 59% |
| Feb | 68% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 26% |
| May | 32% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 46% |
| Sep | 38% |
| Oct | 30% |
| Nov | 41% |
| Dec | 61% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Frisco/Silverthorne market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Frisco/Silverthorne market as a whole, which includes Silverthorne, so these counts are not Silverthorne-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RedAwning | 497 | 1,427 | ★ 4.35 |
| 2 | Summit County Mountain Retreats | 483 | 38,150 | ★ 4.66 |
| 3 | SummitCove | 438 | 9,632 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | SkyRun Vacation Rentals | 408 | 15,510 | ★ 4.73 |
| 5 | Vacasa | 304 | 21,328 | ★ 4.40 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Silverthorne?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 17.2% |
| vrbo | 8.6% |
| both | 74.1% |
Home Value Trends (Silverthorne)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Silverthorne requires a Short-Term Rental License for any dwelling or room rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Owners must apply at least 30 days before advertising or renting. The town caps licenses at 740, with Area 1 at 10% of units, Area 2 at 50% and Area 3 prohibited. Owner occupancy is not required, but owner-occupied units are exempt from the caps in Areas 1 and 2 only. The annual fee runs from $150 for a studio to about $500 for six or more bedrooms. Licenses expire November 30, and renewals are due October 30. Applicants need a local Responsible Agent available 24 hours a day, a notarized compliance affidavit and proof of ownership. The license number must appear in all advertising, and occupancy cannot exceed two people per bedroom plus two. Silverthorne levies an 8% lodging tax and a 2% town sales tax, a 10% town portion, with a combined total near 16.4% including state and county taxes. Voters raised the lodging tax from 6% to 8% in April 2024. Enforcement is strict, and three or more complaints in 12 months can trigger revocation.
Market Comparison
Against the US STR median of roughly 55% occupancy and $220 per night, the Summit County area runs well below on occupancy in August and well above on rate. August 2026 occupancy was 42.4%, about 13 points under the national figure. The $288 daily rate is 31% above it. The 2025 annual average was 49.6% occupancy at $334, so the full year is also below on occupancy and well above on rate. Occupancy was 58.7% in 2020 and has drifted lower since, while the daily rate peaked at $438 in 2020 and sits at $371 for 2026 so far. Top property managers and listing counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Silverthorne, so this profile omits them. The market score table is also regional and is omitted.
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