Manchester Center, Vermont Short-Term Rental Market
Vermont ski-town STRs averaged $325 per night at 49.3% occupancy and $4,280 monthly revenue in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Manchester Center, Vermont is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Green Mtns market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Green Mtns market area is $3,464. average daily rate in the Green Mtns market area is $311. the top operator in the Green Mtns market area is Vacasa with 526 listings. market score is 48/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Green Mtns regional market, which includes Manchester Center. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Manchester Center.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Manchester Center is a census-designated place of 2,037 residents in the Town of Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont. Short-term rental performance data is tracked at a shared level for seven Vermont ski-town markets: Bridgewater Corners, Jeffersonville, Manchester Center, Waitsfield, Warren, West Dover, and Wilmington. Every performance number on this page describes that Vermont ski-town STR market, not Manchester Center alone.
In August 2026 the market posted an average daily rate (ADR) of $325 and occupancy of 49.3%. Average monthly revenue was $4,280. Against August 2025, occupancy fell 5.6%, ADR rose 9.0%, and revenue rose 0.5%. Higher rates offset a softer occupancy result.
The longer trend follows the same pattern. Average occupancy peaked at 56.2% in 2021 and measured 45.0% in 2025. ADR climbed from $303 in 2021 to $351 in 2025. Through the first 8 months of 2026, occupancy averaged 44.3% and ADR averaged $378. Revenue growth in this market has come from price, not from fuller calendars. Anyone modeling a purchase should treat 45% occupancy as the recent baseline rather than the 2021 peak.
Visitors come to Manchester Center for the designer factory outlets, skiing at Bromley and Stratton, fly-fishing on the Battenkill River, golf, hiking, and fall foliage. Hildene and the American Museum of Fly Fishing add a history and culture draw. The visitor profile skews toward leisure travelers and second-home owners from New York, Boston, and Connecticut. An annual visitor count is not published in the area profile.
Listing-type mix and bedroom mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Manchester Center, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 43% |
| Apr | 30% |
| May | 37% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 56% |
| Aug | 56% |
| Sep | 44% |
| Oct | 47% |
| Nov | 33% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Green Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Green Mtns market as a whole, which includes Manchester Center, so these counts are not Manchester Center-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 526 | 22,442 | ★ 4.43 |
| 2 | Evolve | 215 | 9,872 | ★ 4.76 |
| 3 | Stowe Country Homes | 140 | 1,457 | ★ 4.69 |
| 4 | Killington Rental Associates | 112 | 1,902 | ★ 4.63 |
| 5 | Mountain View Vacations | 112 | 5,342 | ★ 4.88 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Manchester Center?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 39.1% |
| vrbo | 10.3% |
| both | 50.7% |
Home Value Trends (Manchester Center)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Manchester Center sits in the Town of Manchester, which has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance as of 2025. There is no local STR permit, registration fee, owner-occupancy requirement, primary-residence requirement, or cap on nights. The town housing task force and planning commission have studied the topic, but no rules have passed. Local enforcement is rated minimal.
The Village of Manchester is a separate jurisdiction. It requires annual STR registration at $300 per year, a pre-registration inspection, and a caretaker contact, effective February 2024. That rule applies only inside the Village, around the Equinox Resort, and not in Manchester Center. Verify the exact parcel jurisdiction before you buy.
Vermont state rules apply everywhere. Hosts register with the Vermont Department of Taxes and collect the Meals and Rooms Tax. That is a 9% Rooms Tax plus a 3% short-term rental surcharge that took effect August 1, 2024, and Manchester’s 1% local option tax. The total is about 13%. Hosts must also meet state health and safety requirements, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. State tax compliance is enforced, with back taxes and penalties.
Check HOA, condo, and deed restrictions, plus septic capacity, before you operate. Rules can change, so confirm current requirements with the town.
Market Comparison
The Vermont ski-town market earns a much higher rate than the national norm but fills fewer nights. A common national benchmark is a median occupancy near 55% and a median ADR near $220. In August 2026 this market ran 49.3% occupancy, which is 5.7 points below that benchmark. Its ADR of $325 is about 48% above the benchmark.
The gap is typical of a resort market with a short high-priced season. February occupancy averages 59.8% and ADR averages $437, but April occupancy falls to 29.8%. Owners earn their annual revenue in winter, summer, and foliage season rather than evenly. A buyer should compare these figures with the national benchmark as a rough guide only, because the benchmark covers every market type and the Vermont ski-town market is a seasonal resort region.
Top property managers and operator shares are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Manchester Center, so this profile omits them. Buyers who want a manager should interview local operators directly and compare fees, calendar management, and guest ratings.
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