Airbnb’s Impact in Fox Island
Airbnb's Economic Impact in Washington
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$2B+
In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1
US$500M+
In Total Tax Revenue1
19,000+
Total Jobs Supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Washington. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host Community Snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
78%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
Metrics listed above are for Washington
51%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
Metrics listed above are for Washington
50%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
Metrics listed above are for Washington
32%
of hosts self-report having a total annual household income below US$100K2
Metrics listed above are for Washington
62%
of hosts self-identify as women3
Metrics listed above are for Washington
21%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
Metrics listed above are for Washington
US$15,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest Community Snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Fox Island choose Airbnb.
14%
of guests travelling with children: trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
28%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
Metrics listed above are for Washington
54%
of guests whose trip originated within 500 kilometres of their destination5
Guest Origins5
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Spokane, Washington, 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