If You Live In One Of These U.S. Cities, You Should Try Being An Airbnb Host

Live in one of these places? Consider becoming a host!

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The mere suggestion of taking a group trip probably leads to an onslaught of Airbnb listings in a group chat (or at least it does for me). But have you ever thought about actually *becoming* a host?

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I'm currently in a group chat with a bunch of pretty listings around Portland, Maine. And they're quite enticing!

Airbnbs are in all sorts of cities and run the gamut from a spare room to a whole house. Aka, hosting one is doable and a fantastic way to show off what makes your city wonderful!

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Get more info on hosting.

Still wondering if you live in a good place for hosting? Check out Airbnb's top host earning cities:

FYI, this data is based on stats through July 2018!

1. New York City

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Hosts in the Big Apple have earned a collective $578,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $6,300 per host, and an average of $147 per booked night. But there's still a piece of the pie for New Yorkers considering hosting!

Get some inspo from this picturesque Brooklyn brownstone studio for $120/night.

And browse all the NYC listings.

2. Los Angeles

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Hosts in The City of Angels have earned a collective $370,100,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $9,100 per host, and an average of $145 per booked night.

Get some inspo from an ENTIRE downtown loft and patio for $110/night.

And browse all the Los Angeles listings.

3. San Francisco

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Hosts in the Paris of the West have earned a collective $151,000,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $12,100 per host, and an average of $179 per booked night. Sign me up, plz.

Get some inspo from a Mission loft with a private roof deck for $235/night.

And browse all the San Francisco listings.

4. San Diego

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Hosts in San Diego have earned a collective $126,600,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $8,500 per host, and an average of $161 per booked night.

Get some inspo from this Spanish-style guest house near the beach and breweries for $87/night.

And browse all the San Diego listings.

5. Nashville, TN

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Hosts in Music City, USA, have earned a collective $111,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $13,500 per host, and an average of $211 per booked night.

Get inspo from this charming townhouse close to downtown for $89/night.

And browse all Nashville listings.

6. Seattle

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Hosts in Seattle have earned a collective $105,200,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $11,100 per host, and an average of $138 per booked night.

Get some inspo from a Ballard-area backyard cottage for $99/night.

And browse all Seattle listings.

7. Austin, TX

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Hosts in Austin have earned a collective $95,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,100 per host, and an average of $169 per booked night.

Get some inspo from an eclectic townhouse near downtown for $92/night.

And browse all Austin listings.

8. Washington, D.C.

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Hosts in Washington, D.C., have earned a collective $89,600,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,800 per host, and an average of $142 per booked night.

Get some inspo from this one-bedroom penthouse condo for $119/night.

And browse all Washington, D.C. listings.

9. Chicago

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Hosts in The Windy City have earned a collective $86,000,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,200 per host, and an average of $128 per booked night.

Get more inspo from this gorgeous loft with free parking for $120/night.

And browse all Chicago listings.

10. Boston

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Hosts in Boston have earned a collective $83,200,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $8,600 per host, and an average of $170 per booked night.

Get inspo from this Beacon Hill studio with a patio and parking for $105/night.

And browse all Boston listings.

11. Denver

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Hosts in Denver have earned a collective $63,700,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $8,700 per host, and an average of $137 per booked night.

Get inspo from this Curtis Park-area 1880s carriage house for $133/night.

And browse all Denver listings.

12. Philadelphia

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Hosts in Philly have earned a collective $39,400,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $4,600 per host, and an average of $101 per booked night.

Get inspo from this two-bedroom apartment in a renovated brownstone for $63/night.

And browse all Philadelphia listings.

13. Houston

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Hosts in Houston have earned a collective $33,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $3,700 per host, and an average of $95 per booked night.

Get inspo from this cozy guesthouse for $74/night.

And browse all Houston listings.

14. Dallas

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Hosts in Dallas have earned a collective $24,500,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $6,100 per host, and an average of $108 per booked night.

Get some inspo from this adorable little cabin with a gorgeous tiled shower for $50/night.

And browse all Dallas listings.

15. San Jose, CA

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Hosts in San Jose have earned a collective $24,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $7,800 per host, and an average of $107 per booked night.

Get inspo from this creekside cabin nestled amongst the redwoods for $149/night.

And browse all San Jose listings.

16. Phoenix

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Hosts in Phoenix have earned a collective $20,500,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,900 per host, and an average of $97 per booked night.

Get inspo from this historic downtown house with a pool for $72/night.

And browse all Phoenix listings.

17. San Antonio

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Hosts in San Antonio have earned a collective $20,300,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $7,600 per host, and an average of $100 per booked night.

Get inspo from this adorable Airstream with an outdoor shower for $24/night.

And browse all San Antonio listings.

18. Charlotte, NC

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Hosts in the Queen City have earned a collective $12,100,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $4,700 per host, and an average of $101 per booked night.

Get inspo from this cool guesthouse that was featured on a local home tour for $85/night.

And browse all Charlotte listings.

19. Indianapolis

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Hosts in Indianapolis have earned a collective $11,100,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $4,500 per host, and an average of $119 per booked night.

Get inspo from this three-bedroom duplex near Chinatown for $55/night.

And browse all Indianapolis listings.

20. Memphis, TN

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Hosts in Memphis have earned a collective $9,000,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $8,400 per host, and an average of $111 per booked night.

Get inspo from this four-bedroom condo with a private driveway for $80/night.

And browse all Memphis listings.

21. Columbus, OH

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Hosts in Columbus have earned a collective $8,700,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,300 per host, and an average of $100 per booked night.

Get inspo from this dog-friendly two-bedroom house for $55/night.

And browse all Columbus listings.

22. Detroit

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Hosts in Detroit have earned a collective $6,400,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $6,600 per host, and an average of $101 per booked night.

Get inspo from this gorgeous loft for $102/night.

And browse all Detroit listings.

23. Jacksonville, FL

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Hosts in Jacksonville have earned a collective $5,600,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $5,500 per host, and an average of $78 per booked night.

Get inspo from this poolside cottage for $73/night.

And browse all Jacksonville listings.

24. Fort Worth, TX

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Hosts in Fort Worth have earned a collective $5,100,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $6,400 per host, and an average of $94 per booked night.

Get inspo from this two-bedroom duplex near the stockyards for $73/night.

And browse all Fort Worth listings.

25. El Paso, TX

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Hosts in El Paso have earned a collective $2,200,000 in the past year with earnings of an average of $7,900 per host, and an average of $69 per booked night.

Get inspo from this colorful, art-filled casita for $53/night.

And browse all El Paso listings.

Convinced? Sign up as a host and follow our tips for hosting so people can learn to love your city as much as you do!

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