Hoquiam, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Hoquiam STRs averaged $297/night at 44.4% occupancy in April 2026 across roughly 1,440 active listings.
Quick Answer: Hoquiam, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 53%. average monthly revenue is $5,155. average daily rate is $370. the top operator is Seabrook Hospitality with 340 listings. market score is 54/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Grays Harbor regional market, which includes Hoquiam. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hoquiam.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Hoquiam is a small city of approximately 8,800 residents on Grays Harbor on Washington’s Pacific Coast, drawing primarily regional visitors for wildlife and nature tourism, coastal access, and heritage tourism. The annual Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival, now in its 30th year, brings birders from around the world during spring shorebird migration. The STR market is relatively compact at approximately 1,440 active listings across the Hoquiam and Grays Harbor coastal corridor. In April 2026, the market posted a notable average daily rate of $297 against an occupancy of 44.4%, generating RevPAR of $132. Year-over-year performance has deteriorated materially: occupancy dropped 8.8% and revenue fell 9.6% versus April 2025, while ADR grew 4.1%, indicating that the market is losing occupancy faster than rate growth can compensate.
Entire-place rentals account for 1,410 of the approximately 1,440 total listings, or about 98%, making this one of the most entire-place-concentrated markets in this batch. Private rooms account for the remaining 30 listings. Notably, 1,006 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 354 on Airbnb only, and 80 on VRBO only, suggesting that multi-platform distribution is more common here than in many markets. By bedroom count: 2-bedroom units lead at 462, followed by 3-bedroom at 410, 1-bedroom at 316, 4-bedroom at 175, and 5-bedroom-plus at 75. The 2- and 3-bedroom concentration reflects the cabin and coastal home character of the inventory.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30% | $215 | $1,856 |
| Feb | 39% | $224 | $2,095 |
| Mar | 44% | $225 | $2,630 |
| Apr | 52% | $239 | $3,274 |
| May | 47% | $253 | $3,013 |
| Jun | 55% | $284 | $4,022 |
| Jul | 72% | $294 | $5,632 |
| Aug | 76% | $303 | $6,160 |
| Sep | 50% | $245 | $3,296 |
| Oct | 41% | $223 | $2,478 |
| Nov | 39% | $241 | $2,371 |
| Dec | 36% | $237 | $2,314 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Hoquiam
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seabrook Hospitality | 340 | 3,878 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Oyhut Bay | 89 | 2,949 | ★ 4.88 |
| 3 | At the Beach Rentals Inc. | 78 | 8,743 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 75 | 7,791 | ★ 4.41 |
| 5 | Istay Vacation Rentals | 68 | 4,654 | ★ 4.38 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Hoquiam?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 316 |
| 2 bed | 462 |
| 3 bed | 410 |
| 4 bed | 175 |
| 5 bed | 75 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $373 |
| Luxury | $563 |
| Professionally Managed | $434 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $2,693 |
| Entire Place | $5,196 |
| House | $5,896 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 24.6% |
| vrbo | 5.6% |
| both | 69.9% |
Investment Analysis
Hoquiam has the lowest typical home value in this batch at approximately $246,000 (Zillow April 2026), with median list prices near $285,000. Against average monthly STR revenue of $3,640 in April 2026, annualized revenue projects to approximately $43,700 per year, implying a gross yield of approximately 17.7% on a median-priced property before expenses. That is an unusually high gross yield ratio, driven by the combination of low entry prices and a $297 average ADR that is among the highest in this batch.
The high yield calculation warrants context. The market is experiencing significant occupancy compression: April 2026 occupancy of 44.4% is down 8.8 percentage points year-over-year, and the annual 2026 average year-to-date occupancy of 35.5% is well below 2025’s 45.0% average. If occupancy continues to soften, the high ADR partially offsets the decline, but not fully. Revenue is down 9.6% YoY as of April 2026, and the 2021 peak of $3,845 annual average monthly revenue has not been recovered.
Tier differentiation is modest. Houses average $4,048 monthly versus apartments at $2,069 and entire-place at $3,666. On ADR, the luxury tier averages $435 per night versus $297 for all listings, a $138 premium. Professionally managed properties average $337 per night, $40 above the market average, a meaningful premium that reflects the dominance of resort-management operators like Seabrook Hospitality in this market.
The investability score of 83.6 and regulation score of 77.5 are both strong, reflecting the low regulatory burden. The total score of 53.6 is pulled down by the seasonality score of 45.0, which reflects the extreme summer concentration of demand.
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ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
The average booking lead time in Hoquiam is 38 days as of April 2026, meaning guests typically book about five to six weeks in advance. This reflects the primarily regional, Pacific Northwest coastal-getaway character of Hoquiam’s visitor base, where travelers book somewhat spontaneously relative to fly-in destinations but still plan further out than urban short-stay travelers.
Average length of stay is 3.1 nights, the shortest in this batch alongside Hoodsport. The very short stay pattern suggests that the primary use case is weekend trips: two to three nights of coastal recreation, birding, or beach access. Short stays increase turnover costs and cleaning frequency, which is a notable expense given that entire-place listings dominate the supply.
For pricing strategy, operators should focus on Thursday-through-Sunday blocks during the June through September peak and set rates well above the annual average to capture the concentrated summer demand. The 38-day lead time means summer bookings begin arriving in late April and May, making early-spring pricing decisions critical for maximizing peak-season yield.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hoquiam has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance. The Hoquiam Municipal Code does not specifically regulate, permit, or restrict STRs. Under the city’s general business-licensing framework (Chapter 4.05), renting residential property is classified as a business only if the owner operates three or more rental units, so a single-unit STR host may not trigger the city business-license requirement under current code. Operators should confirm the current threshold directly with the City of Hoquiam Finance and Planning departments.
At the state level, Washington’s RCW 64.37 (effective July 28, 2019) requires STR operators to carry liability insurance and provide specified safety information to guests, but imposes no permit or registration requirement. There is no owner-occupancy rule, primary-residence requirement, or annual night cap.
On taxes, Hoquiam levies a special excise lodging tax of 2% under Chapter 4.66 of the Municipal Code, administered by the Washington Department of Revenue. Grays Harbor County jurisdictions were grandfathered with a combined lodging tax exceeding 4% before 1997, so the total special lodging tax rate may be higher than the 2% figure alone suggests. Guests also pay standard Washington state and local retail sales taxes on top of the lodging tax. Platforms generally collect and remit these taxes automatically.
Enforcement is rated minimal. No STR-specific ordinance means there is no permit-compliance apparatus. Investors should monitor City of Hoquiam planning communications, as small coastal cities increasingly face community pressure to adopt STR regulations.
Market Comparison
Nationally, the short-term rental market averages roughly 55% occupancy and approximately $220 in ADR. Hoquiam’s April 2026 occupancy of 44.4% is about 11 percentage points below the national median, while its $297 ADR is roughly 35% above the national average. This is an unusual combination: premium ADR with below-average occupancy, driven by the small supply, extreme seasonal concentration, and resort-area pricing by the dominant operator.
The investability score of 83.6 and regulation score of 77.5 are among the stronger readings in this batch. The total score of 53.6 is held back primarily by the seasonality score of 45.0, reflecting the risk concentration in summer months.
Operator concentration in Hoquiam is unusually high for a small market. Seabrook Hospitality leads with 340 listings and 3,878 reviews at a 4.75 average rating, representing approximately 23.6% of total supply. Oyhut Bay holds 89 listings at a 4.88 rating. At the Beach Rentals Inc. manages 78 listings with 8,743 reviews at a 4.78 rating, the highest review volume in the top five. Vacasa holds 75 listings at a 4.41 rating, and Istay Vacation Rentals manages 68 listings at a 4.38 rating. Together the top five operators account for approximately 650 listings, or about 45% of total supply, making this the most operator-concentrated market in this batch by a wide margin. Independent operators compete for roughly 55% of listings.
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