Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Pocono Mountains STR market averaged $392 ADR, 35.9% occupancy and $4,070 monthly revenue in September 2026
Quick Answer: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Pocono Mtns market area is 36%. average monthly revenue in the Pocono Mtns market area is $4,070. average daily rate in the Pocono Mtns market area is $392. the top operator in the Pocono Mtns market area is Evolve with 517 listings. market score is 86/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Pocono Mtns regional market, which includes Jim Thorpe. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Jim Thorpe.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Performance figures on this page describe the Pocono Mountains region STR market, a shared regional data series that includes Jim Thorpe. Regulations and housing figures are specific to Jim Thorpe. In September 2026 the Pocono Mountains region STR market posted an average daily rate of $392, occupancy of 35.9% and average monthly revenue of $4,070 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 24.5%, ADR rose 9.4% and revenue rose 20.7%, so the latest month improved on all three measures. The yearly trend is steadier. Through nine months of 2026, occupancy averages 42.7%, ADR averages $404 and monthly revenue averages $4,905, against 41.2%, $373 and $4,347 for full-year 2025. The 2021 peak year reached $4,858 in monthly revenue at 50.9% occupancy, and 2026 year to date has moved above that revenue level on much higher rates. Demand in Jim Thorpe itself is tied to tourism. The borough has about 4,529 residents and draws roughly 500,000 visitors a year, with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, Victorian architecture and the month-long Fall Foliage Festival in October as anchors. Visitors are mostly regional drive-market weekenders from the Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey, and Lehigh Valley areas. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Jim Thorpe, so this profile omits them. Seasonality is pronounced, with July and August occupancy above 60% and March through May below 40%, which means any single month should be read against the seasonal pattern before drawing conclusions.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 41% |
| Mar | 28% |
| Apr | 37% |
| May | 38% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 61% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 33% |
| Oct | 38% |
| Nov | 37% |
| Dec | 42% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Pocono Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Pocono Mtns market as a whole, which includes Jim Thorpe, so these counts are not Jim Thorpe-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 517 | 21,732 | ★ 4.56 |
| 2 | Pocono Rental Management | 123 | 5,709 | ★ 4.64 |
| 3 | LiveFree Hospitality | 96 | 7,033 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 83 | 2,356 | ★ 4.38 |
| 5 | Techvestor | 75 | 6,122 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Jim Thorpe?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 30.5% |
| vrbo | 7.2% |
| both | 62.3% |
Home Value Trends (Jim Thorpe)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Jim Thorpe Borough but regulated under Chapter 351, adopted unanimously in March 2021. Every operator needs a Short-Term Rental Permit, renewed annually on a fiscal year that runs April 1 to March 31. New operations require change-of-use approval and may need a special exception or variance. New short-term rentals are permitted only in the C1, C2, C3, R4 and Special zoning districts. Rentals that operated before the 2021 ordinance are grandfathered regardless of zone. Properties outside the permitted districts must obtain a variance. One off-street parking space is required per bedroom, operators must carry at least $300,000 in general liability insurance, and units must meet safety-equipment and minimum bedroom-size standards, roughly two occupants per bedroom. The permit and operating conditions must be posted inside the unit. Permit fees are set by Borough Council resolution and are not published in the ordinance, so investors should confirm current amounts with the borough at about (570) 325-3025. Late renewal fees double after May 15, and the permit voids if unpaid by August 1. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap. Lodging is subject to a combined 9% occupancy tax, made up of Pennsylvania’s 6% state hotel tax and Carbon County’s 3% local hotel tax. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. No major amendments were confirmed through mid-2026.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains region STR market shows a high-rate, lower-occupancy profile. The September 2026 ADR of $392 compares with a year-to-date 2026 ADR of $404, and September 2026 occupancy of 35.9% compares with a 2026 year-to-date average of 42.7%. Only July and August clear 60% in the seasonal record. The result is a high-rate, lower-occupancy market where revenue depends on charging well and filling the summer peak, rather than on steady year-round volume. Monthly revenue of $4,070 in September 2026 reflects that balance. Occupancy has recovered from 39.7% in 2024 to 42.7% this year, and ADR has climbed from $344 in 2023 to $404. Operator rankings and bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Jim Thorpe, so this profile omits them. Investors should weigh the strong rates and the 34.7-point seasonal occupancy swing together.
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