Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026

Joshua Tree, CA Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
1,197
Avg. booking lead time
37 days
Listings showing a permit
95%
Peak revenue month
April
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Joshua Tree Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in Joshua Tree run ahead of the California average, at prices about 8% lower. Listings averaged $339 a night and were booked on 47% of available nights, against $370 and 43% for the California average.

April, usually the best month, brings in about 85% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

With 1,197 active listings, Joshua Tree is the 18th-largest of 643 California markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 11%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Joshua Tree?

Gross bookings per Joshua Tree listing averaged $56,203 over the 12 months to October 2026 (California average: $46,107), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Joshua Tree listing brings in $7,520 in April, its best month, and $4,070 in September, its slowest. March runs within 4% of April, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $11,800+ a month, about three times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $6,980 or more, roughly $3,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $3,950 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,200 or less, about 56% of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

April earns about 1.8 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Joshua Tree Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

April 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in March 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Joshua Tree, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025$4,96646.6%$336$16043 days2.6 nights
Nov 2025$6,06951.3%$363$20242 days3 nights
Dec 2025$6,83351.0%$381$22040 days3.1 nights
Jan 2026$5,18746.9%$349$16730 days3 nights
Feb 2026$5,41052.2%$350$19333 days2.8 nights
Mar 2026$7,37363.4%$358$23837 days3 nights
Apr 2026$7,39656.4%$399$24750 days2.7 nights
May 2026$5,25045.9%$337$16936 days2.6 nights
Jun 2026$4,52943.5%$293$15131 days2.6 nights
Jul 2026$4,93141.3%$294$15938 days3.5 nights
Aug 2026$4,33042.1%$286$14036 days2.5 nights
Sep 2026$4,34341.7%$299$14533 days2.3 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Joshua Tree address, run it through the Airbnb estimator.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Joshua Tree Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Joshua Tree Airbnb took in $56,203 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,720 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $4,860 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $8,760 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $3,450 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,330 a month.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.

Joshua Tree Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Joshua Tree Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$47,443$83,850
Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Joshua Tree bookings$8,760$15,480
Gross bookings$56,203$99,330
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 94% of Joshua Tree listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$8,320−$14,700
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$8,760−$15,480
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$2,810−$4,970
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$1,120−$1,990
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,690−$2,980
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$560−$560
Permit and registrationWhere one is required: see Joshua Tree's Airbnb rules−$280−$280
Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings$0$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free$0$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on$0$0
Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−$23,540−$40,960
Left for housing costs, then profit$32,663about $2,720 a month$58,370about $4,860 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own Joshua Tree Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Joshua Tree's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Joshua Tree home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Joshua Tree's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Joshua Tree listings are booked on 68% or more of their nights, against 47% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $265 adds about $2,640 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $390 a night or more, against a median of $265. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $4,740 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, April brings the average listing about $7,520, against $4,070 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Joshua Tree listings average 4.91 stars, and 73% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $8,280 a month, against $4,680 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the California average (43%) and 6 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 62% in March and falls to 40% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 84%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 68% or more, roughly five nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 47% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 29% or less, under three nights a week.

March is usually the busiest month in Joshua Tree, September the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Joshua Tree?

The average nightly rate in Joshua Tree, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $339 over the past year, about 8% below the California average of $370 and about the same as the U.S. average ($335). In a typical year, rates peak in April at about $405 and bottom out in August and October at about $295.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $590+ a night, about 2.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $390 or more, about $130 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $265 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $190 or less, about three-quarters of the median.

April rates run 37% above August's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Joshua Tree it averaged $174 over the past year, from about $136 in a typical September to about $251 in a typical April.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $361+ per open night, about 2.8 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $208 or more, about $80 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $128 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $81 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

April RevPAR is about 1.8 times September's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree has two high seasons, March–April and December, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from June to October, with a midwinter lull in January as well.

Average revenue by month in Joshua Tree

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in Joshua Tree in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Joshua Tree, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$4,880
FebruaryShoulder season$5,090
MarchHigh season$7,230
AprilHigh season$7,520
MayShoulder season$5,460
JuneLow season$4,710
JulyLow season$4,640
AugustLow season$4,360
SeptemberLow season$4,070
OctoberLow season$4,340
NovemberShoulder season$5,250
DecemberHigh season$6,120
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Joshua Tree by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonMarch–April$7,37060%$385
High seasonDecember$6,12051%$342
Shoulder seasonFebruary, May, November$5,26050%$336
Low seasonJanuary, June–October$4,50043%$307

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

Guests book Joshua Tree stays 37 days ahead on average (about five weeks). April stays are booked furthest out, about 47 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical April booking is made in late February.

April stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Joshua Tree

Airbnb is legal in Joshua Tree with a San Bernardino County permit ($1,144 new, $550 to renew). Owners need not live there, 12 guests is the cap, unpermitted rentals face $1,000-a-day fines, and the hotel tax is 7%.

95% of the 1,197 active listings in Joshua Tree display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.

The permit, operating limits and taxes on a stay are set out in the Joshua Tree Airbnb regulations, each rule linked to its official source and checked October 2026.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Joshua Tree

AirROI's area guide picks seven Joshua Tree neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Joshua Tree Village, La Copine and Cholla Cactus Garden. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Joshua Tree
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
Joshua Tree VillageThe gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, offering a vibrant arts scene, local shops, and eateries. It's a charming area that attracts visitors seeking nature and the local culture.Joshua Tree National Park, Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum, Joshua Tree Coffee Company, Art galleries, Local shops
La CopineA trendy spot within the Pioneertown area, known for its eclectic dining options and art. It attracts food enthusiasts and those looking for unique experiences near Joshua Tree.La Copine restaurant, Pioneertown Mercantile, Cultural events, Local art
Cholla Cactus GardenLocated within Joshua Tree National Park, this area is famous for its stunning Cholla cacti which bloom beautifully at sunrise and sunset. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers.Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Nature walks, Photography spots
Keys ViewA stunning viewpoint in Joshua Tree National Park that offers panoramic views of the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault. Great for travelers seeking breathtaking vistas.Keys View, Joshua Tree National Park, Stargazing, Nature walks
Skull RockA unique rock formation that is a favorite among tourists. It’s a popular stop for those exploring Joshua Tree National Park and looking for unique photo opportunities.Skull Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Nature trails, Rock climbing
Hidden ValleyA beautiful area known for its scenic trails and rock formations, it's a popular spot for climbing and hiking. Attracts outdoor enthusiasts and those wishing to escape into nature.Hidden Valley Nature Trail, Joshua Tree National Park, Rock climbing, Nature trails
Cottonwood SpringLocated in the southern part of Joshua Tree National Park, it’s known for its lush oasis and diverse wildlife. Ideal for those seeking remote retreats surrounded by nature.Cottonwood Spring Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park, Hiking trails, Wildlife viewing

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Joshua Tree Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Joshua Tree is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses account for 88% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 6%.

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Joshua Tree Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 97%
  • Private room 3%
Room types in numbers
Joshua Tree Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home96.8%1,159
Private room3.2%38

Houses dominate the property mix

Joshua Tree Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 88%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 6%
  • Hotel/Boutique 3%
  • Unique stay 1%
  • Others <1%
  • Apartment/Condo <1%
Property types in numbers
Joshua Tree Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House88.1%1,054
Cabin/Outdoor6.3%75
Hotel/Boutique3.0%36
Unique stay1.3%16
Others0.8%9
Apartment/Condo0.6%7

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Joshua Tree Have?

Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Joshua Tree (39% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 1,140 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Joshua Tree entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Joshua Tree entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homes with a bedroom countEntire homes
Studio0.6%7
1 bedroom17.6%200
2 bedrooms38.6%438
3 bedrooms29.9%339
4 bedrooms9.8%111
5+ bedrooms3.5%40

What Each Home Size Earns in Joshua Tree

A typical one-bedroom home in Joshua Tree earned $31,300 over the past year, against $118,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Joshua Tree
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
1 bedroom200$31,300$37,100$21449%
2 bedrooms438$38,200$49,500$28649%
3 bedrooms339$47,400$61,600$37046%
4 bedrooms111$63,200$87,000$54144%
5+ bedrooms40$118,000$156,000$1,00445%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Joshua Tree Sleep?

The most common capacity in Joshua Tree is four or six guests (27% of listings each), and 54% of listings sleep six or more.

Joshua Tree listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Joshua Tree listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listingsListings
1 guest0.1%1
2 guests9.9%116
3 guests3.8%44
4 guests27.1%317
5 guests5.3%62
6 guests26.7%312
7 guests2.4%28
8+ guests24.7%289

How Joshua Tree Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Joshua Tree hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
49
Beds per listing
3
Show exact location
30%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Joshua Tree Offer?

Hot tubs are common in Joshua Tree: 72% of listings have one, and 51% have a pool.

Share of Joshua Tree listings with each common amenity

  • Pets allowed Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Heating Nearly all
  • Kitchen Nearly all
  • Cooking basics Nearly all
  • Dishes and silverware Nearly all
  • Free parking on premises 99%
  • Smoke alarm 99%
  • Coffee maker 97%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Joshua Tree

Listings in Joshua Tree with a hot tub earned about 9.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $74,500 against $8,020. The gap is smaller for a pool (about 3.9 times as much) and a dedicated workspace (about 3.7 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Joshua Tree listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Hot tub +830% on 72% of listings
  • Pool +292% on 51% of listings
  • Dedicated workspace +271% on 76% of listings
  • Mini golf +186% on 3% of listings
  • Sauna +124% on 5% of listings
  • Movie theater +86% on 4% of listings
  • Resort access +86% on 1% of listings
  • Outdoor kitchen +86% on 6% of listings
  • Sun loungers +82% on 42% of listings
  • Pool view +79% on 7% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Joshua Tree listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Hot tub72%$74,500$8,020+830%
Pool51%$88,600$22,600+292%
Dedicated workspace76%$68,100$18,400+271%
Mini golf3%$153,000$53,500+186%
Sauna5%$119,000$53,100+124%
Movie theater4%$102,000$54,500+86%
Resort access1%$104,000$55,700+86%
Outdoor kitchen6%$99,200$53,300+86%
Sun loungers42%$76,000$41,900+82%
Pool view7%$95,800$53,400+79%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree draws mostly domestic guests: nine in ten of those who left reviews live in the United States. Los Angeles alone accounts for 16% of reviews. Of the 11% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United Kingdom and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 60%, followed by Spanish and French.

89% of Joshua Tree guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 89%
  • International 11%

Where Joshua Tree guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Los Angeles 16%
  • San Diego 5%
  • New York 4%
  • San Francisco 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Joshua Tree guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Los Angeles16.2%
San Diego5.3%
New York3.6%
San Francisco2.3%

Where Joshua Tree guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 89%
  • United Kingdom 2%
  • Canada 2%
  • Germany 1%
  • France 1%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Joshua Tree guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States89.5%
United Kingdom2.0%
Canada1.5%
Germany1.1%
France0.7%

Languages spoken by Joshua Tree guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 60%
  • Spanish 17%
  • French 5%
  • Chinese 3%
  • German 3%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Joshua Tree guests
LanguageShare of guests
English59.5%
Spanish16.9%
French4.9%
Chinese3.0%
German2.8%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 73% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.83. Listings here carry long review histories, about 206 reviews each on average.

Check-in scores highest in Joshua Tree; value is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.92
  • Cleanliness 4.89
  • Communication 4.95
  • Location 4.92
  • Check-in 4.96
  • Value 4.83
Category scores in numbers
Joshua Tree guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.92
Cleanliness4.89
Communication4.95
Location4.92
Check-in4.96
Value4.83

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Joshua Tree: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly two-thirds of Joshua Tree listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, and 37% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Joshua Tree listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 26%
  • 181-270 days 38%
  • 91-180 days 29%
  • 31-90 days 7%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Joshua Tree listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days26.0%311
181-270 days38.0%455
91-180 days28.7%343
31-90 days6.6%79
1-30 days0.8%9

Days a year Joshua Tree listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 8%
  • 181-270 days 29%
  • 91-180 days 38%
  • 31-90 days 18%
  • 1-30 days 7%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Joshua Tree listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days8.4%100
181-270 days29.0%347
91-180 days38.2%457
31-90 days17.5%210
1-30 days6.9%83

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

The average Joshua Tree booking lasts 3.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 44 bookings each over the year, some 52,700 in all. 56% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.

Average length of stay by month in Joshua Tree

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Joshua Tree Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

95% of listings in Joshua Tree accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Joshua Tree listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 47% 567 listings
  • 2 Nights 48% 569 listings
  • 3 Nights 2% 23 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 1% 8 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 13 listings
  • 30+ Nights 1% 17 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Joshua Tree?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Joshua Tree, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 47% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Joshua Tree listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 14% 162 listings
  • Moderate 29% 353 listings
  • Limited 10% 119 listings
  • Firm 36% 436 listings
  • Strict 10% 121 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days <1% 4 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days <1% 2 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Joshua Tree?

Nearly all Joshua Tree listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $170. Spread over the average stay of 3.2 nights, that adds roughly $55 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 16% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$170
Average cleaning fee
$193
Listings charging a fee
96.8%
Share of gross revenue
15.6%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Joshua Tree

The top-grossing Airbnb in Joshua Tree, an eight-bedroom home, took in $566,000 over the past year, about 10 times the city's average of $56,200. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.

Peak by Fieldtrip | 8 BR Modern Oasis | 2 Pools Peak by Fieldtrip | 8 BR Modern Oasis | 2 Pools Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$565,696
Occupancy
73.9%
Daily rate
$2,017
Invisible House | Desert Icon w/ Indoor Pool Invisible House | Desert Icon w/ Indoor Pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$565,061
Occupancy
56.5%
Daily rate
$2,642
Desert Duo Villas |Sauna · Stargazing · Outdoor TV Desert Duo Villas |Sauna · Stargazing · Outdoor TV Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
$507,827
Occupancy
84.1%
Daily rate
$1,591
The Lazy River Resort - Joshua Tree The Lazy River Resort - Joshua Tree Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Revenue
$439,433
Occupancy
61.0%
Daily rate
$1,870
Twilight Villas | Pools & Spas · Sauna · Mini Golf Twilight Villas | Pools & Spas · Sauna · Mini Golf Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Revenue
$410,297
Occupancy
60.5%
Daily rate
$1,480
Desert Solstice | Pool & Spa · Pickleball Desert Solstice | Pool & Spa · Pickleball Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$373,972
Occupancy
82.6%
Daily rate
$1,182

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Joshua Tree?

Fieldtrip Hospitality is the top-grossing host in Joshua Tree, with $5.37 million in bookings across 31 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 18% of the market's 1,197 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Joshua Tree by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Fieldtrip Hospitality31$5,372,547$173,3084.92/5
The Cohost Company55$4,891,689$88,9404.91/5
Hideaway Visit Hideaway13$3,289,266$253,0204.85/5
4Homestead Modern25$1,778,553$71,1424.94/5
5Desert Spirit Properties17$1,697,066$99,8274.92/5
6Hi-Desert Dwellings33$1,545,232$46,8254.90/5
7Jenn Stay Cocoon23$1,430,803$62,2094.93/5
8Hygge Home Rentals5$692,367$138,4734.97/5
9Foxden Hospitality4$617,362$154,3414.93/5
10Nomadia10$565,698$56,5704.75/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Joshua Tree?

Professional management companies run one in five Joshua Tree listings and owners run the rest, though 58% of listings have a co-host. Eight in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 94% of listings.

Superhosts
79.2%
Professional management
18.5%
Cohosted listings
58.4%
Instant Book enabled
45.8%
Simplified Pricing
94.4%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Joshua Tree

21 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Joshua Tree, and companies run 26% of its Airbnb homes. The Cohost Company Joshua Tree is the largest, with 60 listings and an average guest rating of 4.92; the next largest are Hi-Desert Dwellings, Fieldtrip, Homestead Modern and Stay Cocoon. Among the five largest, Fieldtrip's homes rate highest, at 4.94.

The five largest run 15% of Joshua Tree's Airbnb homes

Share of Joshua Tree's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host

  • The Cohost Company Joshua Tree 5% · 60
  • Hi-Desert Dwellings 3% · 33
  • Fieldtrip 3% · 32
  • Homestead Modern 2% · 27
  • Stay Cocoon 2% · 24
  • All other listings 85%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See all 21 companies ranked in the Joshua Tree Airbnb management ranking, with how their homes earn against similar ones.

Nearby markets

Joshua Tree vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 37 km, Thousand Palms (37 km away, 34 listings) earned the most per listing, about 78% more than Joshua Tree.

Airbnb markets near Joshua Tree: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Yucca Valley 10 km855$56,146$36744%
Landers 18 km130$35,972$25343%
Pioneertown 20 km97$66,553$49140%
Twentynine Palms 22 km542$35,583$26142%
Morongo Valley 24 km74$41,490$27047%
Desert Hot Springs 28 km456$45,133$38837%
Sky Valley 28 km63$35,833$24445%
Thousand Palms 37 km34$100,160$73336%

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FAQ

Joshua Tree Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Joshua Tree?

An active Joshua Tree Airbnb grossed $56,203 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,197 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,980 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Joshua Tree listings earn between $2,200 and $6,980 in a typical month, and the top tenth $11,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Joshua Tree?

Listings in Joshua Tree were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the California average. March is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Joshua Tree?

The average booked night in Joshua Tree cost $339 before fees. Half of listings charge between $190 and $390, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

Yes, Airbnb is legal in Joshua Tree with a San Bernardino County short-term rental permit; owners do not have to live in the home, and each rental sleeps at most 12 guests. The Joshua Tree Airbnb regulations set out the permit, its cost, the taxes on a stay and the operating limits, each linked to its official source.

Is Airbnb profitable in Joshua Tree?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Joshua Tree Airbnb grossed $56,203 in the 12 months to October 2026, 22% above the California average of $46,107. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $32,663 a year (about $2,720 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $4,860 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Joshua Tree?

April usually pays best, averaging $7,520 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Joshua Tree?

Each night a Joshua Tree listing was open to book earned $174 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $361 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree stays were booked 37 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Joshua Tree?

The average Joshua Tree Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 44 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Joshua Tree rated?

Guests rate Joshua Tree Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Joshua Tree?

Joshua Tree Village, La Copine and Cholla Cactus Garden draw the most short-term rental interest in Joshua Tree. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Joshua Tree?

AirROI counted 1,197 active Airbnb listings in Joshua Tree as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Yucca Valley, 10 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Joshua Tree?

In Joshua Tree, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $170.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 1,197 active Airbnb listings in Joshua Tree from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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