Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 40% · peaks at 66% in Jul
66% (Jul)
Summer peak
40%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Boone, NC is a good Airbnb market in 2026. The median annual revenue stands at $45,180, with a market-wide occupancy of 37% and a median ADR of $297 (Chalet data). Regulation is active and strictly enforced, requiring permits, zoning compliance, and a 10.75% tax stack.
Top-quartile operators can achieve up to $72,031 annually. However, rapid supply growth (+21.6% YoY) and strict eligibility requirements warrant careful diligence. See [Boone STR regulations](/rental-regulations/boone-nc) for details.
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Boone address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Boone's ADR rises 42% from Jun ($238) to Dec ($338), but occupancy rises 2.5× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
3 BedroomMost common | 179 | 42% | $362 | $55,864 |
4 Bedroom | 95 | 38% | $505 | $70,212 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 25 | 36% | $627 | $82,024 |
Boone is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
Annual average is 37%, rising to 66% in July and dipping to 26% in March.
July, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $269 and occupancy reaching 66% in July.
$490,594, down 0.31% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 179 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Charlotte, NC (7.94% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (7.46% of bookings), Durham, NC (2.87% of bookings).
490 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (16), 1 bedroom (115), 2 bedroom (123), 3 bedroom (179), 4 bedroom (95), 5 bedroom (25).
