Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 35% · peaks at 83% in Jul
83% (Jul)
Summer peak
35%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Kill Devil Hills, NC remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $43,559 in annual revenue at 32% occupancy and a $253 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Kill Devil Hills 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 | 389 | 39% | $320 | $46,014 |
4 Bedroom | 162 | 40% | $435 | $63,227 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 51 | 41% | $574 | $86,900 |
Kill Devil Hills 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 32%, rising to 83% in July and dipping to 0% in February.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $376 and occupancy reaching 83% in July.
$525,461, up 0.51% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 389 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Richmond, VA (4.06% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (3.55% of bookings), Virginia Beach, VA (2.55% of bookings).
958 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (24), 1 bedroom (177), 2 bedroom (268), 3 bedroom (389), 4 bedroom (162), 5 bedroom (51).