Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 34% · peaks at 84% in Jul
84% (Jul)
Summer peak
34%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Emerald Isle, NC remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $36,902 in annual revenue at 25% occupancy and a $391 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Emerald Isle 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 BedroomMost common | 237 | 35% | $396 | $50,776 |
4 Bedroom | 143 | 36% | $553 | $72,493 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 73 | 33% | $717 | $87,235 |
Emerald Isle 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 25%, rising to 84% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $392 and occupancy reaching 84% in July.
$762,771, up 2.61% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 237 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Raleigh, NC (7.82% of bookings), Durham, NC (2.90% of bookings), Charlotte, NC (2.72% of bookings).
320 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (6), 1 bedroom (57), 2 bedroom (105), 3 bedroom (237), 4 bedroom (143), 5 bedroom (73).