Geneva, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Geneva NY Finger Lakes STR market posts $329 ADR, 50.1% occupancy and $4,473 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Geneva, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Finger Lakes market area is 50%. average monthly revenue in the Finger Lakes market area is $4,473. average daily rate in the Finger Lakes market area is $329. the top operator in the Finger Lakes market area is Finger Lakes Premier Properties with 212 listings. market score is 66/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Finger Lakes regional market, which includes Geneva. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Geneva.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Geneva sits on the northern shore of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes wine and tourism region. The September 2026 data describes the Finger Lakes STR market that Geneva belongs to, so every performance figure on this page refers to that Finger Lakes STR market rather than to Geneva city limits alone. In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $329, occupancy was 50.1%, and average monthly revenue per listing was $4,473. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 10.1%, ADR is up 11.5%, and revenue is up 14.6%, so growth is coming from both higher rates and more booked nights. Entire place listings averaged $347 per night and $4,702 in monthly revenue. Houses reached $5,038 per month, while apartments averaged $2,808. Annual revenue built from the twelve monthly seasonal averages comes to $38,062 per listing. Calendar year averages show the longer arc. Occupancy was 58.3% in 2021, slid to 47.3% in 2024, and stands at 49.7% for 2026 through September. ADR rose from $260 in 2024 to $297 in 2026 year to date. Geneva itself has a population of 12,397 and draws wine-country travelers, lake recreation visitors, golfers, cyclists and weekend visitors from Rochester and Syracuse. Local draws include Seneca Lake State Park, Belhurst Castle, Geneva On The Lake and the Smith Opera House. Bedroom, channel, listing-type and top operator counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Geneva, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 34% |
| Feb | 44% |
| Mar | 42% |
| Apr | 48% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 57% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 70% |
| Sep | 51% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 39% |
| Dec | 37% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Finger Lakes market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Finger Lakes market as a whole, which includes Geneva, so these counts are not Geneva-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finger Lakes Premier Properties | 212 | 3,615 | ★ 4.64 |
| 2 | Evolve | 144 | 6,770 | ★ 4.68 |
| 3 | Vibe Short Term Rental Management | 77 | 2,373 | ★ 4.83 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 61 | 2,311 | ★ 4.49 |
| 5 | Between the Lakes Vacation Rentals | 56 | 664 | ★ 4.62 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Geneva?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 48.9% |
| vrbo | 9.6% |
| both | 41.5% |
Home Value Trends (Geneva)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Geneva, and the rules are licensing-based rather than restrictive. The City of Geneva requires a Short-Term Rental License from the Code Enforcement Office for every dwelling unit rented for fewer than 30 consecutive nights, with a separate online application for each unit. A rental is capped at four bedrooms. The fee is $250 per bedroom per year, so up to $1,000 per year for a four-bedroom unit, plus processing fees, and each license is valid for two years. Before licensing, the city inspects the unit for code compliance, the number of sleeping rooms and parking. On July 10, 2024 the City Council voted 6 to 2 to adopt a revised ordinance that removed the earlier special-use permit requirement, aligned parking with standard residential rules, and allowed STRs citywide instead of limiting them to specific zones. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement was found, and no explicit annual night cap was found in the available sources. Ontario County levies a hotel and motel occupancy tax of up to 3% on transient lodging. It does not apply to facilities with three or fewer rentable units, so some small STRs may be exempt. Operators should confirm county and New York State sales-tax obligations. Enforcement is rated moderate, so confirm current requirements with the City of Geneva before listing.
Market Comparison
The Finger Lakes STR market in September 2026 shows a premium-rate profile, with a $329 ADR and 50.1% occupancy. Peak months lift occupancy well above the September level, with August at 70.1% and July at 69.3%, while winter months fall far below it, with January at 33.5%. Growth is also strong, with occupancy up 10.1%, ADR up 11.5% and revenue up 14.6% year over year. The market’s own history is useful context. ADR has risen from $198 in 2019 to $297 for 2026 through September, while occupancy of 49.7% remains below the 58.3% reached in 2021. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Geneva, so this profile omits them. Investors should treat this as a seasonal, premium-rate destination market and size their expectations around the summer and early fall months.
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