Fort Worth Airbnb Market
Trends & Insights
Seasonality, demand drivers, supply growth, and amenity performance for Fort Worth short-term rentals.
Fort Worth Is a Strong STR Market — Here's Why
Market Grade
83/100
Surge Score™
Our data-driven market assessment — updated with the latest metrics
Assessment
Fort Worth's short-term rental market earns an overall Surge Score of 83/100, driven by an average monthly revenue of $3,222 across 5,267 active listings with 57.3% average occupancy and a $203 nightly rate.
Over the past year, revenue has grown 2.6% while occupancy is up 0.4%. The market is holding steady — a healthy signal where growing demand is supporting higher rates.
Seasonality plays a significant role — peak revenue in July is 53% higher than the January trough. Investors should plan cash reserves for slower months and price aggressively during peak periods.
The sweet spot for Fort Worth is 4-bedroom properties at $4,425/month. Larger properties command premium nightly rates and attract families and groups, though they require more investment in furnishing and upkeep.
The highest-performing neighborhoods are North Richland Hills, Eagle Mountain Lake, Far Greater Northside Historical. These areas consistently outperform the market average — if you're choosing where to buy, these zip codes deserve first consideration.
This analysis is generated from proprietary market data, Census demographics, and economic indicators. Not financial advice — always perform your own due diligence before investing.
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Fort Worth is the Stockyards, Dickies Arena, and a fast-growing north Texas metro with strict residential STR zoning. Demand comes from four segments: tourism, events, business travel, family travel. That mix is why the market holds 57% occupancy across 5,267 listings and why revenue per listing is up 2.6% year over year.
Tourism. The Stockyards National Historic District, Sundance Square, and the Kimbell and Modern museums anchor year-round leisure travel.
Events. Dickies Arena, Texas Motor Speedway, and TCU football weekends create high-rate spikes.
Business travel. Lockheed Martin, Bell, BNSF Railway, and the Alliance Airport corridor drive midweek stays.
Family travel. Youth sports tournaments and rodeo season fill weekends across the metro.
Early summer is the peak as rodeo season, tournaments, and family travel overlap; January is the slowest month. The charts below break down seasonality, supply against demand, amenity performance, and our saturation signal month by month. For the neighborhood view, see the Fort Worth neighborhoods page; for rules, the Fort Worth regulations page.
When Does Fort Worth Make Money?
Average monthly revenue & occupancy across 5 years of data
Peak Month
Jul
$3,639/mo · 61.6% occ
Trough Month
Jan
$2,385/mo · 48.6% occ
Revenue Swing
53%
Peak vs trough variance
Why This Matters for STR Investors
Seasonality is one of the most important factors in underwriting an STR investment. It tells you how much of your annual income is concentrated in a few peak months versus spread evenly throughout the year. In Fort Worth, Jul generates 53% more revenue than Jan — that's a significant swing. Markets with high seasonality can deliver exceptional peak-month returns, but you need to plan for slower months when revenue drops. Smart investors budget with the trough months in mind, not the peaks. Dynamic pricing tools become essential here — they help you capture maximum revenue during high demand while keeping occupancy up during off-season by adjusting rates downward. If your mortgage payment is based on annual averages, make sure you have 3-4 months of reserves to cover the gap.
Revenue & Occupancy Trends
36-month performance trajectory — is this market growing or saturating?
Avg Revenue (Last 12mo)
$3,222
+2.6% YoY
Avg Occupancy (Last 12mo)
57.3%
Current Revenue
$2,977
Latest month
Market Signal
Growing
Revenue & occ trending up
Why This Matters for STR Investors
Revenue and occupancy trends over time reveal whether a market is gaining momentum or losing steam — and that directly impacts your investment thesis. In Fort Worth, revenue is up 2.6% year-over-year while occupancy remains stable. That combination is the strongest signal in STR investing: it means traveler demand is growing faster than new listings are entering the market. When demand outpaces supply, existing operators have pricing power — you can raise rates without losing bookings. This is the ideal window to enter a market because your property will benefit from the rising tide rather than fighting for scraps in an oversaturated space.
Which Amenities Drive the Most Revenue?
How each amenity impacts revenue, rates, and occupancy in Fort Worth
Highest Revenue Lift
Hot Tub
+75.4% vs market avg
Highest ADR Lift
Hot Tub
+96.1% vs market avg
Best for Occupancy
Gym
+11.5% vs market avg
Why This Matters for STR Investors
In Fort Worth, listings with a hot tub earn 75% more revenue than the market average — the single biggest amenity driver. Pool access adds +31% to monthly revenue. These premiums compound with bedroom count: larger properties with premium amenities see the widest gap versus comparable listings without them. Use this data to prioritize renovation spending and amenity investments that directly lift your bottom line.
How Crowded Is Fort Worth?
STR density, competitive landscape, and market concentration
Saturation Level
Low Saturation
2.2 STRs per 1K households
Active Listings
5,267
Competing for guests
Market-Wide Occupancy
57.3%
Average across all STRs
Saturation Indicators
STR Density
2.2 per 1K
Below average density — less competition per household
Market Occupancy
57.3%
Lower demand signal — pricing and positioning are key
Annual Revenue per STR
$38,664.96
Strong revenue per listing — market supports good ADRs
Market Concentration
17%
Revenue is spread evenly — more neighborhoods can perform well
Why This Matters for STR Investors
Market saturation tells you how crowded the playing field is — and it's one of the biggest risks new investors overlook. Fort Worth has 5,267 active short-term rentals across approximately 2400K households, which works out to 2.2 STRs per 1,000 households. For context, heavily saturated resort markets like Kissimmee or Panama City Beach run 15-20+ STRs per 1,000 households. At 2.2, Fort Worth still has room for new operators to enter without being drowned out by competition. Lower saturation generally means less price pressure, higher occupancy rates, and more forgiving margins if your listing isn't perfect from day one. This is especially important for first-time investors who are still learning the operational side. Revenue is relatively well-distributed across neighborhoods, which gives you more flexibility in where you invest without being locked into a small number of 'must-buy' zones.
Market News & STR Alerts
Fort Worth Airbnb Market Insights FAQ
Not on current data. Fort Worth has 5,267 active entire-home listings, and revenue per listing over the last twelve months is up 2.6% year over year. A saturating market shows falling revenue per listing as supply outruns demand. Fort Worth suits investors willing to do parcel-level zoning diligence. The upside is limited legal supply where STRs are allowed; the risk is buying a residential-zoned home that can only be operated as a 30+ day rental. The saturation signal on this page tracks the ratio of listing growth to demand growth each month.
Over the trailing twelve months Fort Worth averaged $203 per night and 57% occupancy, with June the strongest month ($4,275 per listing) and January the weakest ($2,530). Early summer is the peak as rodeo season, tournaments, and family travel overlap; January is the slowest month. Listings with a hot tub earned about 75% more than the market baseline. The five-year charts on this page show how rate and occupancy have moved month by month.
Fort Worth short-term rental demand comes from four segments. (1) Tourism: The Stockyards National Historic District, Sundance Square, and the Kimbell and Modern museums anchor year-round leisure travel. (2) Events: Dickies Arena, Texas Motor Speedway, and TCU football weekends create high-rate spikes. (3) Business travel: Lockheed Martin, Bell, BNSF Railway, and the Alliance Airport corridor drive midweek stays. (4) Family travel: Youth sports tournaments and rodeo season fill weekends across the metro.
When new listings grow faster than booked nights, occupancy and nightly rates compress and per-listing revenue falls. Fort Worth's advantage is demand diversification: tourism, events, business travel, family travel do not all move together, which puts a floor under occupancy. The supply and demand chart on this page tracks active listings, available nights, and booked nights over time; treat supply growth above 20% with demand growth under 10% as a signal to be more selective on neighborhood and property type.
Three things: (1) supply growth in your target neighborhood, since above 15% a year competition intensifies; (2) nightly-rate direction, because falling rates signal oversupply while stable or rising rates (currently $203 in Fort Worth) indicate pricing power; and (3) regulatory changes. Fort Worth prohibits STRs in nearly all residential districts and actively enforces, so investable inventory is concentrated in commercial and mixed-use zones and in surrounding suburbs with their own rules. Hotel Occupancy Tax is 9% city plus 6% state.
In Fort Worth, listings with a hot tub earned roughly 75% more per year than the market baseline of $38,665. The amenity performance section on this page ranks every tracked amenity by revenue, rate, and occupancy lift so you can prioritize the upgrades that pay back fastest.
Deep Market Analytics
Granular STR performance data, competitive landscape, and demand forecasts
Monthly Revenue Seasonality
19,468
Total Active STR Listings
14 days
Avg Booking Lead Time
3.2 nights
Avg Length of Stay
+12.3%
Supply Growth (YoY)
Revenue Distribution
Competitive Landscape
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