Airbnb's Impact in North Dakota

Airbnb's Economic Impact in North Dakota

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.

$30M+

In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1

$7M+

In Total Tax Revenue1

510+

Total Jobs Supported1

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

Host Community Snapshot

Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb

76%

of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2

Metrics listed above are for United States

46%

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

Metrics listed above are for United States

41%

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

Metrics listed above are for United States

41%

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

Metrics listed above are for United States

56%

of hosts self-identify as women3

15%

of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3

$11,000+

Typical annual earnings for hosts4

Guest Community Snapshot

Understanding why guests traveling to North Dakota choose Airbnb.

16%

of guests traveling with children: trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3

26%

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

Metrics listed above are for United States

37%

of guests whose trip originated within 300 miles of their destination5

Guest Origins5

  1. Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
  2. Fargo, North Dakota, United States
  3. Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  4. Minot, North Dakota, United States
  5. Williston, North Dakota, 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

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