Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Pocono Mountains STRs averaged $452 a night at 60.5% occupancy, earning $7,707 monthly in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Tobyhanna, 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 Tobyhanna. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Tobyhanna.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Tobyhanna shares its short-term rental data with 8 other Pocono towns, including Mount Pocono, Pocono Summit, Long Pond, and Jim Thorpe. The figures below therefore describe the Pocono Mountains region STR market rather than Tobyhanna alone. In August 2026, that market averaged a $451.52 daily rate and 60.51% occupancy, with average monthly revenue of $7,707. Compared with August 2025, daily rate was up 8.2% and revenue was up 4.2%, while occupancy was down 6.0%. Higher prices carried the revenue gain.
Calendar-year averages show the longer trend. Occupancy jumped from 36.08% in 2019 to 55.44% in 2020, then eased to 39.68% in 2024 and 41.24% in 2025. The average daily rate moved from $309 in 2020 to $373 in 2025. Average monthly revenue was $4,344 in 2025, up from $4,069 in 2024. For the first eight months of 2026, the averages are 43.53% occupancy, a $404 daily rate, and $4,990 monthly revenue. That period includes the strong summer months, so it does not compare directly with full-year figures.
Tobyhanna is an unincorporated community in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, with a population of 6,152. The wider Pocono Mountains area is a drive-to leisure destination, with visitors mostly arriving from the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas on a 90 to 150 minute drive. Nearby draws include Kalahari Resorts, Camelback Mountain Resort and Camelbeach, Lake Harmony, and Tobyhanna State Park. Annual visitor counts specific to Tobyhanna are not published.
Listing counts, bedroom mix, booking channel mix, and listing-type mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Tobyhanna, so this profile omits them.
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% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Tobyhanna are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
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 Tobyhanna, so these counts are not Tobyhanna-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 Tobyhanna?
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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% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Tobyhanna sits in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, which regulates but does not ban short-term rentals. Operators must hold a Coolbaugh Township Short-Term Rental License before renting. The application fee is $200 and the license renews annually for $150. A property inspection is required at each renewal, and a $40 re-inspection fee applies if deficiencies are found. Licenses do not transfer between owners, so a new owner must re-apply.
Rentals are allowed only in certain zoning districts, commonly cited as R-1, R-2, R-3, W-C, and C-3. Maximum occupancy is typically two guests per bedroom plus four additional guests. Each property needs at least one on-site parking space per bedroom, a compliant 911 address sign, current septic maintenance, and posted required documents. Owner-occupancy and primary-residence rules are not imposed, and enforcement is rated moderate.
Rentals under 30 days owe a 3% Monroe County Hotel Excise Tax, a 6% Pennsylvania state hotel occupancy tax, and a 1% state sales tax, about 10% in total. Airbnb and VRBO do not reliably remit the county tax, so hosts should register and remit it directly. Neighboring Tobyhanna Township is a separate municipality with its own ordinance, passed June 28, 2022, which requires $500,000 in liability insurance. Confirm which municipality a property lies in before buying.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains market ran 60.51% occupancy in August 2026. The commonly cited US median is about 55%, so the market sits 5.5 points above it. The daily rate of $451.52 is about twice the national median of roughly $220, or $231.52 higher.
The full-year picture is different. Occupancy averaged 41.24% in 2025, which is below the national figure by about 14 points. The 2025 daily rate of $373 was still well above $220. The market therefore wins on price and trails on year-round demand, because summer carries the occupancy.
Top property managers are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Tobyhanna, so this profile omits operator rankings. Benchmark figures are approximate national medians. Local performance depends on property type, township, and management quality. The 2025 average monthly revenue of $4,344 and the 2025 occupancy give investors a full-year reference that is less sensitive to season than any single month.
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