STR Market Report
Fort Worth, TX
Texas • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
34%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~10 nights booked per month on average
$132
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
1,225
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$1,346
~10 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
25%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.8/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
Fort Worth, Texas benefits from its proximity to Dallas (shared DFW airport), the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Bass Performance Hall, and the Cultural District — home to world-class museums including the Kimbell Art Museum. The city's STR market is growing with relatively permissive regulations. The Cultural District and Near Southside neighborhoods have seen the most STR growth. Fort Worth attracts visitors seeking a more authentic Texas experience compared to Dallas, with cowboy culture and Western heritage tourism driving distinctive demand.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
District 8
Avg nightly rate: $5,762
Highest Occupancy Pocket
District 5
Avg occupancy: 39.3%
Best Balanced Opportunity
District 8
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Sundance Square
- 2Near Southside
- 3Cultural District
- 4TCU Area
- 5Fairmount
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-16Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home76.4%
- Private Room20.4%
- Hotel Room2.8%
- Shared Room0.4%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Sep (49.3% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 8)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 9 | 312 | $144 | 36.3% | — |
| District 7 | 168 | $150 | 34.7% | — |
| District 2 | 134 | $173 | 37.7% | — |
| District 8 | 106 | $5,762 | 39.2% | — |
| District 4 | 84 | $177 | 24.2% | — |
| District 6 | 81 | $116 | 28.9% | — |
| District 5 | 80 | $132 | 39.3% | — |
| District 3 | 47 | $104 | 36.3% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Fort Worth a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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