Hudson, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Hudson limits rentals to 60 days a year; September 2026 ADR $317, 47.3% occupancy, $4,139 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Hudson, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is 47%. average monthly revenue in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is $4,139. average daily rate in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is $317. the top operator in the Lower Hudson Valley market area is Evolve with 284 listings. market score is 75/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Lower Hudson Valley regional market, which includes Hudson. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hudson.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Hudson, New York is a city of about 5,894 residents on the Hudson River, and it draws weekenders and day-trippers from New York City and the wider Northeast. Visitors come for the roughly 70 antique and vintage shops on Warren Street, Olana State Historic Site, Hudson Hall, the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, and a dense restaurant and gallery scene. Short-term rental performance here is measured at the regional level. Every performance number on this page describes the Hudson Valley and Catskills STR market, a region that includes Hudson. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hudson, so this profile omits them. As of September 2026, the average daily rate across all listings in the Hudson Valley and Catskills STR market was $317, with occupancy of 47.3% and average monthly revenue of $4,139 per listing. Entire-place rentals averaged $345 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 9.5%, ADR is up 7.0%, and monthly revenue is up 13.0%. The annual trend supports that reading. Average annual ADR rose from $286 in 2023 to $296 in 2025, and the 2026 year to date figure through September is $315. Occupancy has held in a narrow band of 47.1% to 47.3% since 2023, so recent revenue growth has come mostly from rate rather than from more booked nights. Summing the monthly seasonal figures gives annualized revenue of about $41,059 per listing. The numbers reflect a market that is well above its pre-2020 levels, when annual ADR sat near $213 to $218 and occupancy was between 41.5% and 43.4%. Anyone evaluating Hudson itself must also account for the city’s strict local rules, covered in the regulatory section below.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 38% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 39% |
| Apr | 48% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 60% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 48% |
| Oct | 52% |
| Nov | 44% |
| Dec | 46% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lower Hudson Valley market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Lower Hudson Valley market as a whole, which includes Hudson, so these counts are not Hudson-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 284 | 10,524 | ★ 4.64 |
| 2 | Red Cottage | 151 | 3,895 | ★ 4.88 |
| 3 | Home Sweet Hudson | 65 | 3,085 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | The Upstate Place Team | 47 | 2,096 | ★ 4.89 |
| 5 | AvantStay | 38 | 901 | ★ 4.57 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Hudson?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 55.1% |
| vrbo | 4.7% |
| both | 40.2% |
Home Value Trends (Hudson)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hudson has one of the strictest short-term rental regimes in the Hudson Valley. Short-term rentals are permitted, but a permit is required. Operators must obtain a Certificate of Authority through the City Treasurer under Local Law No. 7 of 2020, codified in City Code Chapters 275 and 275-40.2. Registration is annual, with a window from March 1 to March 31. The fee is $100 per address plus $25 per room. There are three permit classes. STR-F allows whole-dwelling rentals in certain high-density zones only, and it is capped at about 1% of city housing stock, or roughly 106 permits. STR-RO covers owner-occupied homes or rooms citywide with no cap. STR-L covers limited whole-unit rentals under 30 days per year. Owners must live at the property at least 50 days per year. Rentals are capped at 60 days per calendar year, with no more than 29 consecutive days at a time. A resident with majority equity may operate up to three STR units on the same parcel where they live. Units above the second floor require a notarized fire safety compliance statement. The city lodging tax is 5% of rent plus ancillary charges such as cleaning and linens, up from 4% on March 1, 2025. Returns are filed quarterly. Enforcement severity is rated high. Hudson employs a dedicated compliance inspector who monitors Airbnb and VRBO listings, and violations carry fines from $1,000 to $7,500 plus possible permit revocation. A New York State STR registry also took effect in March 2025, and platforms must verify state registry numbers before listing a property. Confirm current rules with the City Treasurer before buying or listing.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Hudson Valley and Catskills STR market posted 47.3% occupancy and a $317 ADR, which produced average monthly revenue of $4,139. Occupancy peaks in August at 61.4%, while winter months fall to 38.2% in January. Year over year, the market is moving in the right direction, with revenue up 13.0%, occupancy up 9.5%, and ADR up 7.0%. Compared with typical vacation markets, Hudson adds a regulatory layer that limits supply. Its 60-day annual rental cap and owner residency rule keep the number of permitted entire-home rentals low, which may support rates for the operators who qualify. Investors should weigh those restrictions heavily. The regional figures here describe what compliant, well-run listings can earn, but Hudson’s rules determine how many nights a property can actually be rented. Operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hudson, so this profile omits them.
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