This chart tracks the number of active listings by bedroom count, giving you a clear view of your market's mix of property sizes over several years. Understanding the composition of a market by listing size can give insight into where supply may be saturated, and where you can be competitive.
Here’s what this chart can help you do:
Know your Guests: The types of properties available tell you a lot about who is visiting. If your market is packed with 1-2 bedroom spots, you’re likely hosting solo travelers or couples. On the flip side, a high count of 3-4 bedroom homes means large families and friend groups are the main crowd.
Spot the Gaps: Understanding the listing mix helps you find where the market is crowded and where you can truly shine. If 70% of the properties in your area are small 1-2 bedroom units, bringing a 5-bedroom home to the table makes you a rare and valuable asset in that market.
Make Data-Backed Decisions: When you're deciding what size property to buy, don't just look at supply in a vacuum. You’ll want to pair these supply trends with occupancy, ADR, and revenue data to see which bedroom count has the most room for growth and the strongest earning potential.
Let’s look at this sample chart from Orlando, Florida, and the story it tells us about supply:
The Group-Travel Giant: Orlando is a powerhouse for large-scale travel. With nearly 10K 6+ bedroom listings, they are the highest-count category in the market. This reflects the massive demand from multi-family groups and reunions heading to the theme parks.
The Mid-Size Sweet Spot: Behind the 6-bedroom properties, 4-bedroom and 3-bedroom homes remain incredibly popular. These sizes cater to the standard family group that keeps Orlando booked throughout the year.
Pro Tip:
When you're deciding on what size property to purchase, don't look at supply in a vacuum.
You should couple these supply trends with occupancy, ADR, and revenue data to determine which bedroom count offers the best returns and is seeing the strongest performance growth.
For instance, if 3-bedroom homes are common but also have the highest occupancy, they may still be a safer bet than a rarer property size with lower demand.