Airbnb's impact in Merced
Airbnb's Economic Impact in California
Hosting on Airbnb creates an additional income stream for hosts, fuels visitor spending in communities, supports jobs across multiple industries and contributes substantial tax revenue for local governments.
USD 13B+
in total economic contribution to GDP1
USD 3B+
in total tax revenue1
130,000+
Total jobs supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for California. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host community snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
72%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
Metrics listed above are for California
56%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
Metrics listed above are for California
50%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
Metrics listed above are for California
38%
of hosts self-report having a total annual household income below USD 100K2
Metrics listed above are for California
57%
of hosts self-identify as women3
Metrics listed above are for California
13%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
USD 14,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest community snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Merced choose Airbnb.
11%
of guests travelling with children: Trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
27%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
Metrics listed above are for California
65%
of guests whose trip originated within 300 miles (483 km) of their destination5
Guest origins5
- Merced, California, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- San Jose, California, United States
1 as of 31 December 2025
2 Self reported through a survey to the Airbnb community from July 2025 through June 2026
3 Self reported on Airbnb Platform as of 30 June 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, 'typical' means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12 month period ending 30 June 2026