Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 50% · peaks at 74% in Jul
74% (Jul)
Summer peak
50%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Wilmington, DE remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $23,572 in annual revenue at 52% occupancy and a $115 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Wilmington address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Wilmington's ADR rises 104% from Jan ($76) to Jun ($155), but occupancy rises 3.2× in the same window. 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.
| $160 |
| $31,342 |
3 Bedroom | 46 | 47% | $213 | $36,332 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 17 | 44% | $405 | $64,984 |
5 Bedroom | 4 | 44% | $307 | $49,511 |
Wilmington relies heavily on fly-in guests — demand may be more sensitive to airfare changes, airline route cuts, and economic downturns that reduce discretionary travel.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Gross Yield | Annual Revenue | Listings | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Eastside | 20% | $32,948 | 5 | $165K |
| 2 | Downtown | 14% | $22,624 | 5 | $161K |
| 3 | Little Italy | 14% | $25,875 | 6 | $189K |
| 4 | Wawaset | 12% | $55,583 | 3 | $469K |
| 5 | West Hill | 11% | $23,530 | 33 | $218K |
| 6 | Cool Spring | 10% | $34,559 | 9 | $331K |
| 7 | Flats | 9% | $19,986 | 3 | $231K |
| 8 | Bayard Square | 8% | $19,227 | 8 | $231K |
| 9 | Trinity Vicinity | 8% | $16,315 | 6 | $203K |
| 10 | East Side | 8% | $11,812 | 4 | $149K |
| 11 | Union Park Gardens | 8% | $17,487 | 4 | $223K |
| 12 | 9th Ward Area | 8% | $15,293 | 18 | $204K |
| 13 | Quaker Hill | 7% | $13,068 | 2 | $184K |
| 14 | Triangle | 7% | $24,704 | 4 | $362K |
| 15 | Trolley Square | 6% | $15,976 | 12 | $255K |
| 16 | Loma | 6% | $12,070 | 5 | $202K |
| 17 | Midtown Brandywine | 6% | $20,103 | 8 | $337K |
| 18 | Hilltop | 5% | $8,105 | 4 | $154K |
| 19 | Price S Run | 5% | $7,676 | 5 | $148K |
| 20 | Southeast 9th Ward | 5% | $11,917 | 16 | $233K |
| 21 | Southbridge | 4% | $7,411 | 5 | $174K |
| 22 | Riverfront | 3% | $6,178 | 3 | $184K |
Annual average is 52%, rising to 74% in July and dipping to 23% in February.
July, August, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $86 and occupancy reaching 74% in July.
$333,751, up 2.16% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 187 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are New York, NY (5.89% of bookings), Wilmington, DE (5.01% of bookings), Philadelphia, PA (3.35% of bookings).
213 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (6), 1 bedroom (187), 2 bedroom (68), 3 bedroom (46), 4 bedroom (17), 5 bedroom (4).