Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 51% · peaks at 60% in Aug
60% (Aug)
Summer peak
51%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Charlotte, NC is a good Airbnb market in 2026. The canonical median annual revenue is $37,277, with a median occupancy of 50% and ADR of $179, according to Chalet data.
Regulation is moderate: operators must secure a business license and annual STR registration, and Charlotte has the highest tax stack in North Carolina. Top-quartile operators see upside to $56,199. For compliance details, see [Charlotte STR regulations](/rental-regulations/charlotte-nc).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Charlotte address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Charlotte's ADR rises 33% from Aug ($151) to Jul ($201), but occupancy rises 1.6× 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.
| 53% |
| $185 |
| $35,928 |
3 Bedroom | 637 | 51% | $235 | $43,495 |
4 Bedroom | 273 | 44% | $325 | $52,409 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 80 | 45% | $456 | $74,915 |
Charlotte 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.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Inner | 12% | $39,734 | 59 | $321K |
| 2 | West Inner | 12% | $42,604 | 247 | $365K |
| 3 | East Inner | 11% | $34,775 | 116 | $304K |
| 4 | Northeast Middle Outer | 11% | $36,159 | 129 | $336K |
| 5 | West Middle | 10% | $32,187 | 184 | $323K |
| 6 | Uptown | 10% | $39,836 | 225 | $404K |
| 7 | Southwest Outer | 10% | $39,041 | 107 | $396K |
| 8 | East Middle Outer | 10% | $29,183 | 181 | $299K |
| 9 | Southwest Middle | 10% | $35,775 | 35 | $373K |
| 10 | West Outer | 9% | $32,225 | 44 | $340K |
| 11 | North Middle Outer | 8% | $31,024 | 166 | $370K |
| 12 | South Outer | 7% | $38,207 | 41 | $580K |
| 13 | South Inner | 6% | $45,535 | 256 | $709K |
| 14 | Northeast Inner | 6% | $29,019 | 250 | $469K |
| 15 | South Middle | 5% | $47,005 | 184 | $1038K |
Annual average is 50%, rising to 60% in August and dipping to 38% in February.
August, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $151 and occupancy reaching 60% in August.
$400,096, down 1.16% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,045 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Charlotte, NC (8.87% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (3.31% of bookings), Atlanta, GA (2.25% of bookings).
2,257 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (55), 1 bedroom (1,045), 2 bedroom (612), 3 bedroom (637), 4 bedroom (273), 5 bedroom (80).
