Hammondsport, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Hammondsport caps STR permits at 12% of residential units; September 2026 ADR $329, occupancy 50.1%, revenue $4,473.
Quick Answer: Hammondsport, 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 Hammondsport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hammondsport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Hammondsport is a village of about 583 residents at the south end of Keuka Lake, and short-term rentals here operate under a capped Special Use Permit system in residential zones. The performance figures on this page describe the Finger Lakes STR market, a regional series shared with nearby towns, rather than Hammondsport alone. Treat them as a regional benchmark. In September 2026 the Finger Lakes STR market posted an average daily rate of $329, occupancy of 50.1% and average monthly revenue of $4,473 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 10.1%, ADR is up 11.5% and revenue is up 14.6%, so the gain came from both rate and bookings. Entire-home listings averaged $347 per night, above the all-listings figure. Calendar 2026 through September averages 49.7% occupancy, a $297 ADR and $4,031 in monthly revenue, compared with 47.6%, $268 and $3,530 for full-year 2025. The 2021 peak year reached 58.3% occupancy and $3,827 in monthly revenue, and occupancy has since settled in the high 40s while rates have kept rising. Demand is seasonal and tied to leisure travel: the Keuka Lake Wine Trail with more than 20 area wineries, lake recreation at Champlin Beach, and the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts, along with the top operators, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hammondsport, so this profile omits them. Typical home values in the village sit near $353,474, which sets the entry cost for investors weighing a purchase against the permit cap.
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 Hammondsport, so these counts are not Hammondsport-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 Hammondsport?
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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 (Hammondsport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hammondsport regulates short-term rentals through its zoning code (Chapter 122) and rental property code (Chapter 95). Short-term rentals are permitted, but the rules are restrictive in residential areas. In Medium Density Residential (MDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR) zones, a Village-issued Special Use Permit is required. The rules were established under Local Law 1-2020 and amended by Local Law 7-2023, effective September 12, 2023. To prevent over-concentration, the Village caps STR Special Use Permits in MDR and LDR zones at no more than 12% of residential units, reviews the cap each April, and keeps a waiting list through the Village Clerk, who notifies waitlisted applicants within 15 days when a slot opens. Permits are valid for 24 months with biennial renewal, and renewal applications must include proof that the property was actually rented. In B-1 and B-2 commercial areas, apartment or short-term rental use is allowed on upper floors and on non-storefront first floors. On taxes, Steuben County imposes a 4% occupancy tax that explicitly covers short-term rentals on platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo, charged separately from rent. Lodging is also subject to New York State sales tax of 4% plus the county’s local sales tax of about 4%. The permit fee is not published in the available data, so confirm the fee schedule, current cap availability and inspection requirements directly with the Village. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
The Finger Lakes STR market earns its revenue through rate more than volume. September 2026 occupancy was 50.1% with a $329 ADR. Only the peak months of July (69.3%) and August (70.1%) exceed 60% occupancy, and the winter months from November through March run between 33.5% and 43.7%. ADR climbs from $188 in January to $304 in August, and the lowest monthly ADR of the year is $187 in March. Year-over-year gains of 10.1% in occupancy and 11.5% in ADR show bookings and rates both rising. Tracking of operators is done at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hammondsport, so this profile omits top operator names. For investors, the pattern suggests a destination-style, lake and wine-country market where pricing power is strong but income is concentrated in a short summer window and constrained locally by the permit cap.
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