Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 45% · peaks at 82% in Jul
82% (Jul)
Summer peak
45%
Annual avg
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 +39.3% year-over-year, while supply shifted -22.0%. See [Fort Walton Beach STR regulations](/rental-regulations/fort-walton-beach-fl) for compliance details.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Fort Walton Beach 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.
| 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 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 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).
