Ellensburg STR market overview
Most buyers start with the peak month. The better question is whether Ellensburg still works after reserves, rules, and setup friction. University, rodeo, and pass-through travel support booking demand.
$33K
Peak month in Jul 2023
5 bedroom
Top bedroom bucket in the file
3.7x
Peak-to-trough swing
Central Washington
What this market is really saying
Hosted and unhosted use should be checked separately before an offer. Parking, neighborhood fit, and operating rules matter more than headline summer spikes.
Sample stays shaping this market
Silo Tiny house
Ellensburg, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Elderberry Farm Cabins
Ellensburg, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Silo Tiny Tower
Ellensburg, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Start with these facts
Peak demand window
The strongest month in the file was Jul 2023 at $33,025 across the tracked bedroom buckets.
Low-season reality
The weakest month fell to $8,841. Buyers need reserves that respect the quiet stretch, not only the summer spike.
Risk moat
Hosted versus unhosted split. Parking review. Neighborhood fit matters.
The market thesis
Ellensburg can work for buyers who want event and campus demand with a calmer price point than resort towns.
The risk screen
Hosted and unhosted use should be checked separately before an offer. Parking, neighborhood fit, and operating rules matter more than headline summer spikes.
The next page to read
Move to the revenue page if you want the bedroom mix. Move to the diligence page if you want the rule and permit questions before an offer.
Educational only. Revenue files show historical Airbnb revenue patterns, not future performance. Tax outcomes, permit status, occupancy, and depreciation treatment must be confirmed with your CPA and local counsel before you buy.
Questions about Ellensburg
Is Ellensburg a steady market?
It can work, but the revenue file still swings by season. That is why we underwrite reserves, response coverage, and permit risk before a buyer leans on the peak month.
Can this offset W-Two income?
Sometimes. The asset, your participation, setup timing, and CPA position all matter. This page is educational. Your CPA confirms the filing result.
What breaks these deals most often?
Hosted versus unhosted split
Want the market math lined up with your tax year?
We compare market, cash, timing, and CPA questions before you buy.
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Ellensburg revenue by bedroom
Ellensburg revenue by bedroom with responsive charts, table fallback, and seasonality notes for STR underwriting.
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