Airbnb’s Impact in Des Moines
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.
US$100M+
In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1
US$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 US$100K2
Metrics listed above are for Iowa
65%
of hosts self-identify as women3
11%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
US$12,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest Community Snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Des Moines choose Airbnb.
14%
of guests travelling with children: trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
29%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
59%
of guests whose trip originated within 500 kilometres of their destination5
Guest Origins5
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
1 as of December 31 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 June 30 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, "typical" means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12-month period ending June 30 2026