Airbnb's impact in Waukee

Airbnb's Economic Impact in Iowa

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 100M+

in total economic contribution to GDP1

USD 40M+

in total tax revenue1

2,600+

Total jobs supported1

Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Iowa. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.

Host community snapshot

Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb

83%

of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

40%

of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

32%

of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

37%

of hosts self-report having a total annual household income below USD 100K2

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

63%

of hosts self-identify as women3

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

19%

of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

USD 9,900+

Typical annual earnings for hosts4

Guest community snapshot

Understanding why guests travelling to Waukee choose Airbnb.

28%

of guests travelling with children: Trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3

31%

of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2

Metrics listed above are for Iowa

59%

of guests whose trip originated within 300 miles (483 km) of their destination5

Guest origins5

  1. Omaha, Nebraska, United States
  2. Chicago, Illinois, United States
  3. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
  4. Des Moines, Iowa, United States
  5. Lincoln, Nebraska, 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

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