Kingston, Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Market
The southern Oklahoma STR market covering Kingston posted $172 ADR, 46.4% occupancy, $2,140 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Kingston, Oklahoma is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Oklahoma Area market area is 46%. average monthly revenue in the Oklahoma Area market area is $2,140. average daily rate in the Oklahoma Area market area is $172. the top operator in the Oklahoma Area market area is Evolve with 224 listings. market score is 89/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Oklahoma Area regional market, which includes Kingston. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Kingston.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Kingston is a small town of 1,431 residents on the north shore of Lake Texoma in Marshall County, Oklahoma. The performance figures on this page describe the southern Oklahoma STR market, a regional measurement that Kingston shares with McAlester, Oklahoma, so they should be read as regional benchmarks rather than Kingston-only results. In September 2026 the southern Oklahoma STR market averaged an ADR of $172, occupancy of 46.4%, and revenue of $2,140 per listing for the month. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 12.9%, ADR rose 1.2%, and revenue rose 13.4%, which means the gain came almost entirely from more booked nights rather than higher rates. The 2026 year to date figures, covering nine months, show 48.2% occupancy, a $166 ADR, and $2,224 in average monthly revenue, ahead of the full year 2025 results of 46.7% occupancy, a $163 ADR, and $2,157 in monthly revenue. Demand is anchored by Lake Texoma, a 93,000 acre Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that draws roughly 6 million visitors a year across its Oklahoma and Texas shores. No Kingston-specific visitor count is published. Guests are mostly drive-market leisure travelers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, about 1.5 hours south, and from Oklahoma City, and they come for striped bass fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. Bedroom, booking channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Kingston, so this profile omits them. On the entry cost side, the typical home value is $255,117, and 139 homes were for sale in the June 2026 housing snapshot. The market peaked in 2021 at 54.1% occupancy and settled near 45% in 2023 and 2024 before recovering. Investors should treat this as a seasonal lake market where results depend heavily on the summer months, covered in the seasonal section below.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 42% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 44% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 55% |
| Jul | 56% |
| Aug | 46% |
| Sep | 43% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 40% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Oklahoma Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Oklahoma Area market as a whole, which includes Kingston, so these counts are not Kingston-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 224 | 8,318 | ★ 4.79 |
| 2 | LakeStay Vacation | 90 | 2,156 | ★ 4.87 |
| 3 | Stevens realty | 50 | 1,625 | ★ 4.09 |
| 4 | Ryan Busse | 40 | 1,107 | ★ 4.76 |
| 5 | Willow Springs Marina and Resort | 39 | 1,806 | ★ 4.81 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Kingston?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 52.7% |
| vrbo | 6.4% |
| both | 41% |
Home Value Trends (Kingston)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Kingston has no documented short-term rental specific ordinance, and short-term rentals are permitted. Oklahoma does not require a statewide STR license or permit and has not classified STRs as commercial activity, so regulation is left to municipalities. The Town of Kingston lists building permits, residential and commercial zoning compliance permits, and trade licenses, but none is documented as specific to STRs. There is no evidence of owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirements, or of an annual night cap. Enforcement is rated minimal. The main verified obligation is tax. Kingston’s combined sales tax rate is 9.5%, made up of 4.5% state, 2.0% Marshall County, and 3.0% city, and it applies to short-term lodging receipts. Airbnb and Vrbo generally collect and remit applicable Oklahoma state and local taxes as marketplace facilitators, but hosts remain responsible if a platform does not. No separate hotel or motel occupancy tax was confirmed for Kingston or Marshall County. The larger practical constraints are private subdivision and HOA covenants common around Lake Texoma, which may prohibit rentals, and Corps of Engineers shoreline rules. Investors should confirm whether a parcel sits inside town limits or in unincorporated county land, whether it is on the Oklahoma or Texas side of the lake, and what the deed restricts before buying. No Kingston or Marshall County STR ordinance changes were found in the last 24 months, and the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma remains lightly regulated as of mid-2026. Confirm current requirements with the town before purchasing.
Market Comparison
Growth is the stronger story for the southern Oklahoma STR market. Occupancy rose 12.9% year over year and revenue rose 13.4%, while ADR rose only 1.2%. September 2026 occupancy was 46.4% with a $172 ADR, and July reached 55.6% occupancy in peak season. The luxury tier is the standout, at $330 per night, and professionally managed listings reach $231. The typical home value is $255,117. The trade-off is a shorter earning season and a smaller price premium for standard listings. Investors who want higher rates should target the luxury and professionally managed tiers rather than average-quality stock. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Kingston, so this profile omits them.
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