Airbnb's Impact in Waterbury

Airbnb's Economic Impact in Connecticut

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.

$300M+

In Total Economic Contribution to GDP1

$80M+

In Total Tax Revenue1

3,200+

Total Jobs Supported1

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

Host Community Snapshot

Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb

75%

of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

43%

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

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

49%

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

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

41%

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

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

61%

of hosts self-identify as women3

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

25%

of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

$8,300+

Typical annual earnings for hosts4

Guest Community Snapshot

Understanding why guests traveling to Waterbury choose Airbnb.

15%

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

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

23%

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

Metrics listed above are for Connecticut

70%

of guests whose trip originated within 300 miles of their destination5

Guest Origins5

  1. Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
  2. New York City, New York, United States
  3. West New York, New Jersey, United States
  4. Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
  5. Boston, Massachusetts, 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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