Poconos, PA
NYC and Philly's backyard - lake and ski cabin market
The Pocono Mountains serve 22 million NYC and Philadelphia metro residents as the nearest mountain escape - a 1.5-2 hour drive market that translates to extraordinarily reliable weekend demand. Ski resorts, lakes, and waterparks drive bookings year-round. Entry prices are among the lowest of any Northeast STR market, and cap rates reflect strong cash-flow potential.
Estimated Annual Performance
* Estimates based on market averages. Individual property performance varies. Always run a full underwriting analysis.
Why Investors Choose Poconos
Poconos STR investing, answered
Is Poconos, PA a good short-term rental market?
Poconos is a Northeast STR market averaging a 11.1% cap rate, 67% annual occupancy, and $245/night across STR-viable listings. The Pocono Mountains serve 22 million NYC and Philadelphia metro residents as the nearest mountain escape - a 1.5-2 hour drive market that translates to extraordinarily reliable weekend demand. Ski resorts, lakes, and waterparks drive bookings year-round. Entry prices are among the lowest of any Northeast STR market, and cap rates reflect strong cash-flow potential.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Poconos?
STR-viable properties in Poconos average about 67% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Dec - Mar (ski), June - Aug (lake). Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Poconos?
At $245/night and 67% occupancy, a typical Poconos STR grosses roughly $59,915 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $35,949 in net operating income against a $325K average price, an implied 11.1% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Poconos?
The strongest-performing STR property types in Poconos are Cabin, Lake House, Single Family, Chalet. Serves 22M NYC and Philadelphia metro residents. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in Poconos?
STR-viable listings in Poconos average around $325K. Primary STR ZIP codes include 18360, 18372, 18350. Combined with the market's 11.1% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.
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