Richmond, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Richmond and Greater Houston STRs averaged $145 ADR, 53.5% occupancy and $2,165 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Richmond, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Houston market area is 53%. average monthly revenue in the Houston market area is $2,165. average daily rate in the Houston market area is $145. the top operator in the Houston market area is Phillip Houston Property Manager with 439 listings. market score is 56/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Houston regional market, which includes Richmond. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Richmond.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Richmond, Texas within the Greater Houston STR market. Performance figures describe that wider region rather than Richmond alone. Richmond is the seat of Fort Bend County, about 30 miles southwest of downtown Houston, with a population of 12,816.
In September 2026 the Greater Houston STR market averaged an ADR of $145 and occupancy of 53.5%, which produced average monthly revenue of $2,165 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 1.0%, ADR rose 8.8%, and monthly revenue slipped 1.8%. Rate increases are carrying the market while booked nights have barely moved.
The longer record shows the same pattern. Annual average ADR climbed from $104 in 2017 to $152 in 2025, and the first nine months of 2026 average $166. Occupancy has been steadier, ranging from 57.2% to 61.5% between 2017 and 2025, and the 2026 year to date figure is 56.3%. Average monthly revenue was $2,543 in 2024, $2,473 in 2025, and $2,604 across the nine months of 2026 so far.
Entire homes lead on pricing, with an entire home ADR of $166 against the $145 all-listings figure. Demand around Richmond comes mainly from regional day-trippers, school groups and history enthusiasts visiting George Ranch Historical Park, the Fort Bend Museum, the 1908 Fort Bend County Courthouse and the historic downtown district, plus overflow lodging tied to Houston area business and events. No city-specific annual visitor count is published.
Listing counts, bedroom mix and booking channel mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Richmond, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 53% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 64% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 60% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 57% |
| Oct | 58% |
| Nov | 56% |
| Dec | 55% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Richmond are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Houston market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Houston market as a whole, which includes Richmond, so these counts are not Richmond-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Houston Property Manager | 439 | 17,345 | ★ 4.51 |
| 2 | Evolve | 360 | 8,415 | ★ 4.49 |
| 3 | Landing, Inc. | 272 | 398 | ★ 3.84 |
| 4 | Landing | 245 | 158 | ★ 3.56 |
| 5 | Lodgeur | 142 | 2,171 | ★ 4.78 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Richmond?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 60.3% |
| vrbo | 4.4% |
| both | 35.3% |
Home Value Trends (Richmond)
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Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Richmond — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Richmond, Texas. The city has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance that research could locate, and enforcement is rated minimal. No STR permit or license is required, and there is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary residence requirement, and no annual night cap.
The clearest obligation is tax. Richmond levies a 7% local Hotel Occupancy Tax, which is the Texas municipal maximum. Texas also imposes a 6% state Hotel Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days, so the combined rate on short-term stays is 13%. Operators must register for and remit both the state and city portions. Booking platforms typically collect the state tax automatically, but hosts often remain responsible for the local city portion, so confirm how each platform handles it.
No short-term rental specific zoning ordinance was located in Richmond’s Code of Ordinances. Standard residential zoning, nuisance rules, and building and fire codes still apply. Operators should confirm current requirements with the City of Richmond Planning and Zoning and Finance departments at 281-342-5456, because local rules can change.
No recent STR specific ordinance changes were identified. Fort Bend County defers regulation to individual cities and does not permit or regulate short-term rentals in unincorporated areas. Be careful with online guides: several describe Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, British Columbia, or Richmond, California, and their permit and residency rules do not apply to Richmond, Texas.
Market Comparison
The Greater Houston STR market averaged 53.5% occupancy and a $145 ADR in September 2026. The 2026 year to date occupancy of 56.3% is slightly below the 57.2% to 61.5% range seen from 2017 to 2025.
The rate ladder shows where pricing power sits. Entire homes at $166 and professionally managed listings at $172 sit above the $145 all-listings ADR, and luxury listings at $254 sit $109 above it. This tells investors that premium product earns a clear rate advantage within the market.
On the other hand, rate growth is strong. ADR rose 8.8% year over year in September 2026, and the 2026 year to date ADR of $166 is up from $152 in both 2024 and 2025.
Cost of entry is also a factor. The typical Richmond home value is $381,154. Investors should weigh that price against revenue that is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Richmond, and check local comparables before committing.
The top operators in this market are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Richmond, so this profile omits them.
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