Home sharing service Airbnb says its Missouri hosts have earned a combined $28.8 million in supplemental income while opening up their households to about 289,000 guests in 2017. According to the company, the 289,000 Missouri guest arrivals represents a 126% year-over-year growth. The state’s rural areas experienced some of the fastest Airbnb guest growth of any state in the nation.
There are currently about 6,300 Missourians adding to their income to help make ends meet by sharing their homes via Airbnb, over one-third of whom share an extra, unused room. The hosts typically earn about $5,300 annually.
August’s total solar eclipse created a significant demand for lodging, including hotels and home sharing in cities like St. Joseph, St. Louis, Columbia. Airbnb also provides additional lodging options for family and friends visiting during university graduation weekends.
City Total 2017 Guest Arrivals Total 2017 Host Income
St. Louis 88,500 $9.14 million
Kansas City 75,240 $7.7 million
Branson 23,950 $2.24 million
Columbia 11,140 $1.1 million
Springfield 8,140 $749,000
Osage Beach 5,580 $594,000
University City 4,900 $415,000
Lake Ozark 4,450 $565,000
Hermann 3,020 $294,000
Grandview 2,030 $160,000
Richmond Heights 1,880 $190,000
Saint Charles 1,860 $187,000
Hollister 1,730 $191,000
Independence 1,600 $108,000
Four Seasons 1,570 $169,000
Reeds Spring 1,570 $141,000
Kimberling City 1,490 $142,000
Clayton 1,290 $177,000
O’Fallon 1,190 $117,000
Joplin 1,170 $84,000
Cape Girardeau 1,160 $90,000
Sunrise Beach 1,060 $131,000
Jefferson City 1,050 $111,000
Raytown 1,030 $53,000
Camdenton 1,000 $111,000
Maplewood 980 $94,000
Kirkwood 850 $109,000
Steelville 820 $98,0006
Saint Joseph 810 $111,000
Hannibal 800 $85,000