Canton, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market
Canton, NC STRs averaged $218/night at 55.2% occupancy in April 2026, with revenue up 14.7% year-over-year in this Western NC mountain market.
Quick Answer: Canton, North Carolina is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Asheville market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Asheville market area is $3,822. average daily rate in the Asheville market area is $239. the top operator in the Asheville market area is Greybeard Rentals with 162 listings. market score is 93/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Asheville regional market, which includes Canton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Canton.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Canton is a small Haywood County town of approximately 4,419 residents located 20 miles west of Asheville in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains corridor. The town sits along the Pigeon River and provides access to Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shining Rock, and Lake Logan. Haywood County reported $357 million in visitor spending in 2024, supporting approximately 2,223 tourism jobs across the county.
Canton shares a STR market data series with the broader Western NC region. The market data covering this area showed an average daily rate of $218.19 in April 2026, with occupancy at 55.2% and RevPAR of $120.48. Year-over-year, occupancy grew 5.22%, ADR rose 1.76%, and revenue climbed 14.66%. The Western NC market tracked here encompasses approximately 6,999 active listings across listing types: 6,645 entire-place, 352 private rooms, and 2 shared rooms. Bedroom distribution spans one-bedrooms (2,593), two-bedrooms (1,682), three-bedrooms (1,497), four-bedrooms (671), and five-bedroom-plus units (552). The market scores 93.09 out of 100 overall, with a revenue growth score of 90.98.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 56% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 57% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 58% |
| Oct | 63% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Asheville market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Asheville market as a whole, which includes Canton, so these counts are not Canton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greybeard Rentals | 162 | 3,953 | ★ 4.86 |
| 2 | Evolve | 155 | 9,200 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Yonder | 143 | 8,226 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Towns Property Management | 131 | 17,027 | ★ 4.82 |
| 5 | Carolina Mornings | 119 | 6,588 | ★ 4.80 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Canton?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 41.1% |
| vrbo | 5.4% |
| both | 53.5% |
Home Value Trends (Canton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Canton is a permissive STR market. The Town of Canton has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance: there is no town-issued STR permit, no cap on rental nights, and no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. STRs operate under the town’s general zoning code, building codes, and fire and life-safety requirements, which can vary by parcel and zoning district. Operators are advised to confirm site-specific zoning and parking requirements with Canton Planning and Code Enforcement at Town Hall (828-648-2363).
The primary compliance obligation is at the county level: properties rented for fewer than 90 consecutive days must register with the Haywood County Finance Office and the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) using the Lodging and Occupancy Tax Registration Form. The applicable Haywood County occupancy tax rate is 4%. Filings and payments are due by the 20th of each month for the prior month’s receipts. Private residences rented fewer than 15 days per calendar year and stays of 90 or more consecutive days are exempt. State and local sales taxes also apply in addition to the occupancy tax.
Enforcement is classified as minimal at the municipal level given the absence of a local STR ordinance. The primary regulatory exposure is occupancy-tax compliance with Haywood County. Investors should verify current requirements directly with both the Town of Canton and Haywood County before listing.
Market Comparison
Canton’s Western NC market ADR of $218.19 is near the U.S. STR median ADR of approximately $220. Occupancy at 55.2% tracks the national median of roughly 55%. The 14.66% revenue growth year-over-year is well above typical market expansion rates, and the revenue growth score of 90.98 out of 100 places this market among the higher-momentum markets in the dataset.
The top five property managers serving the Western NC corridor include Canton’s market: Greybeard Rentals leads with 162 listings (4.86 avg rating, 3,953 reviews), followed by Evolve with 155 listings (4.79 rating, 9,200 reviews), Yonder with 143 listings (4.84 rating, 8,226 reviews), Towns Property Management with 131 listings (4.82 rating, 17,027 reviews), and Carolina Mornings with 119 listings (4.80 rating, 6,588 reviews). The top two operators manage 317 listings combined, representing approximately 4.5% of the broader regional market. No single operator commands a dominant market share, indicating a fragmented competitive landscape.
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