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Rockford, Illinois

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Rockford, Illinois Short-Term Rental Market

AMarket Score 97/100

Quick Answer: Rockford, Illinois is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 54%. average monthly revenue is $2,195. average daily rate is $151. the top operator is Evolve with 100 listings. market score is 97/100 (grade A).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$2,195
↑ 5.5% YoY
54%
Occupancy
↑ 1.4% YoY
$151
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 6.8% YoY
$82
RevPAR
↑ 8.3% YoY
41.4 days avg lead time4.2 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation69
Seasonality80
Investability99
Rental Demand89
Revenue Growth69

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Rockford, Illinois
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan41%$129$1,594
Feb48%$130$1,585
Mar53%$134$1,922
Apr52%$133$1,870
May54%$145$2,070
Jun60%$166$2,675
Jul63%$172$3,015
Aug59%$164$2,708
Sep53%$153$2,251
Oct54%$156$2,395
Nov50%$144$2,010
Dec46%$148$1,988

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Rockford

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Evolve1004,033★ 4.69
2Harbor Inn83979★ 4.74
3MySuiteSpot674,900★ 4.77
4Rosebud Rentals583,513★ 4.78
5Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals555,325★ 4.94

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Rockford?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed2,665
2 bed2,478
3 bed1,720
4 bed690
5 bed442

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$161
Luxury$311
Professionally Managed$189

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$1,639
Entire Place$2,310
House$2,430

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb57.1%
vrbo5.9%
both37%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Rockford, IllinoisRev $2,195ADR $151Occ 54%Score A (97)

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Quick Facts: Rockford

Active STRs
330
Avg Daily Rate
$138
Occupancy Rate
75%
Population
146,917
Annual Visitors
100,000

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