Airbnb in Everett: Should You Short-Term Rent Your Home?

Nobody else in Everett is providing this analysis. The national Airbnb blogs don’t have Everett-specific data. The local real estate sites don’t cover STR at all. This page gives you everything: current market stats, regulations you must follow, revenue potential, and an honest comparison of Airbnb vs. long-term rental vs. selling.

Everett Airbnb Market: The Numbers

Metric	Everett Data
Active Airbnb Listings	~135
Average Occupancy Rate	57%
Average Nightly Rate	$148
Average Annual Revenue per Listing	~$25,000
Top Performers (90th percentile)	$35,000–$45,000/year

Everett Short-Term Rental Regulations

Business license required. You must have an active City of Everett business license to operate a short-term rental.

Maximum 2 STR properties per person. Everett caps individual operators at 2 short-term rental properties.

3% lodging tax. You must collect and remit a 3% lodging tax on all short-term rental income.

Washington State B&O Tax: Short-term rental income is subject to Washington’s Business & Occupation tax. Current rate for rental income is 1.5% of gross revenue.

Check your HOA: Many HOAs in Glacier View and some condo buildings downtown prohibit or restrict short-term rentals.

Revenue Potential

Property Type	Nightly Rate	Est. Occupancy	Gross Annual Revenue	After Expenses*
1-bed condo (Downtown)	$100–$130	55–65%	$20,000–$31,000	$12,000–$20,000
2-bed house	$130–$160	50–60%	$24,000–$35,000	$15,000–$22,000
3-bed house (family-friendly)	$160–$220	50–60%	$29,000–$48,000	$18,000–$30,000
Unique property (waterfront, views)	$200–$300	55–70%	$40,000–$77,000	$25,000–$48,000

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Everett

Downtown: Highest demand. Proximity to Everett Station, waterfront, restaurants. Condos work well.

Northwest Everett: Character Craftsman homes attract visitors looking for a unique experience. Walkability is a major plus.

Bayside: Waterfront/view properties command premium nightly rates. Seasonal demand higher in summer.

Near Boeing / Naval Station: Steady demand from contractors, temporary workers, and military families in transition.

Seasonal Demand Patterns

Peak (June–September): 65–75% occupancy. Premium rates.

Shoulder (April–May, October): 50–60% occupancy.

Low (November–March): 35–50% occupancy. Military/Boeing demand provides a floor.

Airbnb vs. Long-Term Rental vs. Selling

	Airbnb	Long-Term Rental	Sell
Annual income (on $600K home)	$15,000–$30,000 net	$20,000–$28,000 net	One-time: ~$550K net
Management effort	High (or 20–25% to manager)	Moderate (or 8–10% to manager)	One-time
Flexibility	High	Low	N/A
Regulatory risk	Higher	Lower	None
Appreciation upside	Yes	Yes	No

Startup Costs for an Airbnb in Everett

Item	Cost
Furnishing (full, mid-range)	$5,000–$15,000
Photography (professional)	$200–$400
City business license	~$100–$200/year
Insurance supplement	$500–$1,500/year
Smart lock, supplies, starter kit	$500–$1,000
Total startup	$6,300–$18,100