Hosts and guests boost US economy by a record $93B in 2025

Travel on Airbnb generated more than $93 billion in economic activity across the United States in 20251—a new record reflecting the total contribution driven by guests, hosts, and businesses in communities that guests support with an influx of visitor spending.

Record Contribution
- Travel on Airbnb generated $93 billion in economic activity across the U.S. in 2025 — the highest on record.
- This spending supported 1.1 million jobs nationwide, contributing over $54 billion in labor income.

Community-Level Impact
- Nearly half of guest spending occurred in the neighborhoods where guests stayed, channeling tourism dollars into areas outside traditional hubs.
- 63% of U.S. Census tracts with active Airbnb listings had no hotels, meaning home sharing was the primary way travelers could stay in those communities.
- Hosts in these areas earned $9.9 billion collectively — about 40% of all U.S. host earnings.

Tax Revenue
- Airbnb travel generated $26 billion in tax revenue in 2025.
- This included $2.7 billion in tourism-related taxes that Airbnb collects and remits on behalf of hosts.

Household Benefits
- 46% of hosts said hosting helps cover rising costs of living.
- 42% said it helps them stay in their homes.
- The typical U.S. host earned about $15,600 in supplemental income in 2025, often used for essentials like mortgage payments, groceries, or childcare.

Big Picture
Airbnb emphasizes that its model spreads tourism benefits more widely than hotels, supporting small businesses, local governments, and households across all 50 states.