Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 30% · peaks at 97% in Jul
97% (Jul)
Summer peak
30%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Corolla, NC remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $70,609 in annual revenue at 15% occupancy and a $395 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Corolla address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
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 Bedroom |
| 88 |
| 40% |
| $371 |
| $54,811 |
4 BedroomMost common | 168 | 41% | $394 | $58,411 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 146 | 40% | $460 | $66,799 |
Concentrated guest origins reduce booking-acquisition cost but expose the listing to regional economic shocks. Diversify pricing and outreach if the top-5 share is dominant.
Annual average is 15%, rising to 97% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $552 and occupancy reaching 97% in July.
$896,217, down 1.69% year-over-year.
4 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 168 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Richmond, VA (3.84% of bookings), Washington, DC (2.70% of bookings), Virginia Beach, VA (2.32% of bookings).
620 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (0), 1 bedroom (5), 2 bedroom (76), 3 bedroom (88), 4 bedroom (168), 5 bedroom (146).