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10 States Where Airbnb Hosts Make the Most Money

February 20, 2025

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Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Cory Dudak

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If you’re looking to buy an investment property to use as a short-term rental, it’s important to be strategic about where you buy. While you may be tempted to choose a property near where you live, it could be a better investment to purchase out of state.

To determine the states where Airbnb hosts make the most money, Agent Advice gathered data from Airbnb.com to determine the average price per night of accommodation in every state. Based on this analysis, these are the states where hosts have the highest earning potential.