Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 32% · peaks at 70% in Jul
70% (Jul)
Summer peak
32%
Annual avg
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Yes, with caveats. Virginia Beach’s whole-market median annual revenue is $46,849, with median occupancy at 29% and a median ADR of $257 (Chalet data). However, regulations are highly restrictive—only overlay districts or grandfathered properties are eligible, with active enforcement and shrinking boundaries.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $67,184. The market’s sharp -114900.0% revenue rebound is real, but future viability hinges on maintaining legal status. See [Virginia Beach STR regulations](/rental-regulations/virginia-beach-va) for details.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Virginia 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.
| 44% |
| $278 |
| $44,717 |
3 Bedroom | 247 | 41% | $327 | $48,419 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 152 | 38% | $486 | $68,288 |
5 Bedroom | 50 | 29% | $615 | $65,772 |
Virginia 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.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayside | 12% | $41,609 | 20 | $358K |
| 2 | Seatack | 11% | $47,498 | 486 | $419K |
| 3 | Green Run | 10% | $32,434 | 6 | $322K |
| 4 | Chesapeake Beach | 8% | $53,071 | 25 | $631K |
| 5 | Princess Anne | 8% | $44,034 | 47 | $543K |
| 6 | Croatan Beach | 7% | $95,325 | 17 | $1321K |
| 7 | Kings Grant | 7% | $40,955 | 12 | $583K |
| 8 | Sandbridge | 7% | $79,026 | 183 | $1137K |
| 9 | Lynnhaven Shores | 7% | $40,136 | 26 | $591K |
| 10 | Mears Corner | 7% | $27,629 | 11 | $412K |
| 11 | The North End | 6% | $69,379 | 186 | $1107K |
| 12 | Oceana | 6% | $18,671 | 12 | $322K |
| 13 | Acredale | 6% | $26,923 | 4 | $466K |
| 14 | Pembroke | 5% | $26,597 | 4 | $494K |
| 15 | Thalia | 5% | $18,738 | 8 | $349K |
| 16 | Princess Anne Plaza | 5% | $18,403 | 9 | $351K |
| 17 | Thoroughgood | 5% | $30,340 | 8 | $616K |
| 18 | Salem | 5% | $18,921 | 21 | $419K |
| 19 | Great Neck | 4% | $23,427 | 9 | $543K |
| 20 | Naval Air Station Oceana | 4% | $12,003 | 3 | $305K |
| 21 | Kempsville | 4% | $13,517 | 22 | $358K |
| 22 | Linkhorn Park | 3% | $21,259 | 13 | $710K |
Annual average is 29%, rising to 70% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $328 and occupancy reaching 70% in July.
$429,777, up 3.23% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 437 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Richmond, VA (4.13% of bookings), Virginia Beach, VA (3.76% of bookings), Washington, DC (2.50% of bookings).
1,152 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (75), 1 bedroom (437), 2 bedroom (400), 3 bedroom (247), 4 bedroom (152), 5 bedroom (50).
