Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 26% · peaks at 83% in Jul
83% (Jul)
Summer peak
26%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Kitty Hawk, NC remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $46,786 in annual revenue at 13% occupancy and a $345 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Kitty Hawk 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 | 164 | 35% | $390 | $49,768 |
4 BedroomMost common | 241 | 34% | $471 | $58,612 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 86 | 28% | $619 | $63,967 |
Kitty Hawk 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 13%, rising to 83% in July and dipping to 0% in February.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $433 and occupancy reaching 83% in July.
$651,897, down 0.54% year-over-year.
4 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 241 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Richmond, VA (4.86% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (3.38% of bookings), Washington, DC (2.78% of bookings).
744 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (14), 1 bedroom (153), 2 bedroom (152), 3 bedroom (164), 4 bedroom (241), 5 bedroom (86).