In New York, a high jump in the number of elderly owners on Airbnb
'01.06.2017'
Source: 6sqft
More retired elderly people in New York are turning to the service. airbnbTo rent out your house and make money from it 6sqft.
Over the past year the number of elderly New Yorkers on airbnb increased by 60%. In particular, Bronx saw a jump in 120%, but Queens - an increase of 199%. This suggests that senior citizens make up about 4% of the city's total listings.
More 3100 seniors are receiving guests in New York, increasing this number by 75% between the years 2015 and 2016. In total, these listings amount to more than $ 20 million in additional income for owners who, on average, rent housing for 37 days and earn $ 7 thousands.
Senior citizens are noted as ideal hosts, receiving some of the best ratings on the site across the platform, with 78% of seniors receiving a 5-star rating from their guests.
Apparently, the growth in the number of elderly homeowners-landlords will only increase, and the service airbnb will be the best support for retirees.
