North Creek, New York Short-Term Rental Market
The North Creek, NY area STR market averaged $359/night at 52.1% occupancy in June 2026, up 10.1% in revenue.
Quick Answer: North Creek, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Adirondacks market area is 52%. average monthly revenue in the Adirondacks market area is $4,101. average daily rate in the Adirondacks market area is $359. the top operator in the Adirondacks market area is Evolve with 166 listings. market score is 57/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Adirondacks regional market, which includes North Creek. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to North Creek.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
North Creek is a small Adirondack hamlet in the Town of Johnsburg, Warren County, New York, with a population of just 562. The area’s primary draw is Gore Mountain, a state-run alpine ski resort with more than 100 trails that reports roughly 250,000 annual visitors, anchoring winter tourism; summer and fall bring whitewater rafting on the Upper Hudson River, mountain biking, hiking, and the Upper Hudson River Railroad heritage excursions. The StaySTRA STR series for this area is tracked at a shared submarket level covering North Creek and nearby Adirondack towns rather than uniquely for this hamlet, so the figures below describe the North Creek, NY area STR market.
The North Creek, NY area STR market posted an average daily rate of $358.61 and 52.14% occupancy in June 2026, with a trailing average revenue per listing of about $4,101.39. Year over year, revenue is up a strong 10.08% and occupancy is up 6.00%, even as ADR is down modestly (2.70%), pointing to demand growth as the main driver behind the market’s revenue gains. Average booking lead time is 82.17 days and average length of stay is 3.88 nights.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 51% |
| Mar | 33% |
| Apr | 36% |
| May | 44% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 42% |
| Oct | 42% |
| Nov | 32% |
| Dec | 47% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Adirondacks market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Adirondacks market as a whole, which includes North Creek, so these counts are not North Creek-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 166 | 6,967 | ★ 4.77 |
| 2 | Adirondack By Owner | 97 | 3,146 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 73 | 2,151 | ★ 4.58 |
| 4 | Northern Living | 66 | 2,312 | ★ 4.85 |
| 5 | Rocky Point Properties | 57 | 530 | ★ 4.82 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in North Creek?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.9% |
| vrbo | 12.2% |
| both | 44.8% |
Home Value Trends (North Creek)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in North Creek and treated as a residential use under Town of Johnsburg zoning law; no dedicated STR-specific permit, license, owner-occupancy, or night-cap provision was found in the town code, making this a relatively light-touch market. Because North Creek lies within the Adirondack Park, land use also falls under Adirondack Park Agency oversight, which can affect development or expansion.
The main compliance obligations here are tax-related. Warren County imposes a 4.0% occupancy (bed) tax on rentals of 30 days or fewer, and owners must register with the Warren County Treasurer’s Office and file returns on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis; late or non-payment penalties run up to 5% plus interest. Separately, under a 2025 New York State law, STR hosts must register with the state Department of Taxation and Finance to collect and remit the state sales tax plus applicable local sales tax, and booking platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo are now required to collect and remit these taxes directly. New York also authorized counties to establish their own STR registries, so investors should verify whether Warren County has stood one up. Enforcement is rated minimal; operators should confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Johnsburg Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Warren County Treasurer’s Office.
Market Comparison
The North Creek, NY area’s $358.61 ADR runs well above the roughly $220 national median ADR, about 63% higher, while its 52.14% occupancy runs modestly below the commonly cited US short-term rental median of about 55%. That combination points to a market that prices at a strong premium relative to the national average, consistent with its position as an Adirondack mountain and river destination, while filling at a somewhat lower rate given its pronounced seasonal swings.
Property-manager-level data for this market is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for North Creek, so this profile omits it.
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