Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 28% · peaks at 82% in Aug
82% (Aug)
Summer peak
28%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Ocean City, MD is a good Airbnb market in 2026 for yield-focused investors. The median annual revenue stands at $41,114, with a median occupancy of 10% and ADR of $316 (Chalet data).
Regulatory posture is tightening, with new STR licenses paused in key districts and annual compliance requirements in place. Top-quartile operators can reach $43,369. Home values moved -2.9% year-over-year. For details, see [Ocean City STR regulations](/rental-regulations/ocean-city-md).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Ocean City 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.
| 28% |
| $329 |
| $33,941 |
3 Bedroom | 1,141 | 27% | $428 | $42,605 |
4 Bedroom | 244 | 27% | $524 | $50,855 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 103 | 28% | $757 | $77,932 |
Ocean City 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.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown | 10% | $46,370 | 965 | $453K |
| 2 | Boardwalk Inlet | 8% | $40,809 | 671 | $486K |
| 3 | North Ocean City | 8% | $36,052 | 1,073 | $433K |
| 4 | West Ocean City | 8% | $38,906 | 47 | $507K |
Annual average is 10%, rising to 82% in August and dipping to 0% in February.
August, July, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $371 and occupancy reaching 82% in August.
$446,036, down 2.91% year-over-year.
2 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,923 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Baltimore, MD (4.51% of bookings), Washington, DC (3.44% of bookings), Philadelphia, PA (2.98% of bookings).
2,902 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (127), 1 bedroom (888), 2 bedroom (1,923), 3 bedroom (1,141), 4 bedroom (244), 5 bedroom (103).
