Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 43% · peaks at 93% in Jul
93% (Jul)
Summer peak
43%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Oak Island, NC remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $40,871 in annual revenue at 29% occupancy and a $280 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Oak Island 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 | 584 | 42% | $338 | $51,322 |
4 Bedroom | 328 | 37% | $497 | $66,920 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 149 | 37% | $599 | $80,962 |
Oak Island 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 29%, rising to 93% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, June, August are peak months, with ADR averaging $285 and occupancy reaching 93% in July.
$576,291, up 2.32% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 584 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Charlotte, NC (9.02% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (6.08% of bookings), Durham, NC (2.77% of bookings).
708 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (9), 1 bedroom (82), 2 bedroom (187), 3 bedroom (584), 4 bedroom (328), 5 bedroom (149).