Market comparison
Joshua Tree, CA vs Lake Arrowhead, CA
On modelled numbers, Lake Arrowhead carries the higher annual revenue and Joshua Tree the stronger occupancy. Same county alternatives
| Joshua Tree, CA | Lake Arrowhead, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Modelled annual revenue | $53,300 | $57,600 |
| Nightly rate | $252 | $292 |
| Occupancy | 58% | 54% |
| Nights booked a year | 212 | 197 |
| Peak season | Jan–Feb–Mar | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| Season concentration | 45% in top 4 months | 54% in top 4 months |
| Modelled purchase price | $375,000 | $435,000 |
| Modelled cash-on-cash | 15% | 12% |
| Break-even occupancy | 36% | 36% |
| Mid-term monthly rent | $3,400 | $3,950 |
| Short vs mid-term | Close | Close |
| Rule status | Status unpublished | Status unpublished |
| Market type | desert | lake |
Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.
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