U.S. timeshares in 2025
- The study identified 1,434 resorts with about 188,700 units.
- Estimated first-sale developer volume was $10.7 billion, with an average developer transaction of $24,740.
- The average billed maintenance fee was $1,550 per weekly interval equivalent.
- Estimated resort occupancy was 79.9%.
How the survey worked
Ernst & Young conducted the study for ARDA Research & Insights. It invited all 1,434 resorts identified in the study’s U.S. database. Of those, 610 responded, a 43% response rate. Networks of at least ten resorts accounted for 549 responses. The study covered interval- and points-based vacation lodging and excluded fractionals, private residences and destination clubs.
EY used resort responses to estimate industry-wide figures and carried forward some prior responses for characteristics that rarely change. Responses varied by question. Resorts that did not answer, gaps in the resort list and differences in how properties reported data can affect the estimates. See the executive summary and Appendix C. ARDA and EY’s full 2026 study
Use the figures in context
Developer transaction prices describe first sales. For a resale, compare the same resort, ownership type, use year, reservation rights and fees. An MLS asking price is the amount requested by the seller. Ask a broker or closing professional for comparable completed transactions and request the specific ownership’s fee statement. Timeshare resale guide · Fees and due diligence