Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 45% · peaks at 82% in Jul
82% (Jul)
Summer peak
45%
Annual avg
0% (Feb)
Winter low
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Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Fort Walton Beach, FL is a strong Airbnb market for 2026, with a median annual revenue of $43,096, 54% occupancy, and a median ADR of $237 (Chalet data). Short-term rentals remain legal, with no city cap or permit, but state licensing and a 12% tax stack apply, and local enforcement is proactive.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $59,611. Revenue per listing moved -21100.0% year-over-year, while supply shifted -22.0%. See [Fort Walton Beach STR regulations](/rental-regulations/fort-walton-beach-fl) for compliance details.
New this quarter
Occupancy rose but revenue per listing fell — average daily rates are compressing.
Active Operator Revenue (Q2)
Per active full-time listing, Apr–Jun
Average Occupancy (Q2)
Quarterly average across active listings
Most market reports quote a single average, but in every STR market a wide gap separates full-time professional operators from part-time and underperforming listings. Underwriting against that average understates the upside for operators willing to do the work — and overstates it for everyone else.
Chalet's active-operator benchmark filters out part-time and dormant listings so you can underwrite against what real operators in this market actually earn.
See the revenue lift and occupancy upside of switching a long-term rental to a short-term in Fort Walton Beach.
Score a specific Fort Walton Beach address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Stack Fort Walton Beach against nearby markets on yield, revenue, and regulation.
Revenue per active listing by month in Fort Walton Beach, FL
$5,365
| Season | Occ. | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Summer Jun–Aug | 73% | $4,681 |
Spring Mar–May | 52% | $3,645 |
Fall Sep–Nov | 41% | $2,845 |
Winter Dec–Feb | 3% | $1,998 |
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.
| Bedrooms | Listings | Occupancy | ADR | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | 92 | 42% | $158 | $23,975 |
1 Bedroom | 572 | 46% | $229 | $38,345 |
2 BedroomMost common | 944 | 45% | $276 | $45,012 |
3 Bedroom | 521 | 46% | $365 | $61,011 |
4 Bedroom | 146 | 47% | $458 | $78,229 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 15 | 39% | $598 | $85,895 |
Fort Walton Beach home values are roughly flat — acquisition cost is stable for now, so cash-flow modeling should focus on revenue and expenses, not appreciation.
Fort Walton Beach 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.
Get matched with Fort Walton Beach, FL realtors who specialize in short-term rentals — they know which neighborhoods actually cash flow and which to avoid. We've vetted them all.
Conventional lenders often won't underwrite STR income. We connect you with lenders who use DSCR, projected revenue, and Airbnb-specific underwriting.
Before setting up an Airbnb in Fort Walton Beach, review the local STR regulations and confirm any HOA restrictions on your specific property.
Full Fort Walton Beach STR regulation guideRun any Fort Walton Beach address through Chalet's calculator — instant, data-backed estimates of occupancy, nightly rate, and annual revenue, plus cash flow and returns.
Calculate Your Income Potential$43,096
/yr
Projected gross rental income at market occupancy and nightly rate.
Avg daily rate
$237
Occupancy
54%
Gross yield
13%
Calculator unlocks the full per-property deal report.
Yes. Operating a short-term rental in Fort Walton Beach, FL can be highly profitable. Listings see consistent guest demand, with a whole-market median of $43,096 annually at 54% occupancy.
The whole-market median is $43,096 per year. Bedroom count drives the spread: Studios average $23,975, 1 Bedrooms average $38,345, 2 Bedrooms average $45,012.
Annual average is 54%, rising to 82% in July and dipping to 0% in February.
July, July, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $282 and occupancy reaching 82% in July.
$325,648, up 0.37% year-over-year.
2 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 944 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Atlanta, GA (3.06% of bookings), Houston, TX (1.72% of bookings), Nashville, TN (1.68% of bookings).
1,859 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (92), 1 bedroom (572), 2 bedroom (944), 3 bedroom (521), 4 bedroom (146), 5 bedroom (15).
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