Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 30% · peaks at 70% in Jul
70% (Jul)
Summer peak
30%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, with caveats: Virginia Beach, VA is a strong Airbnb market for full-time operators, with active listings averaging $47,407 in annual revenue, 29% median occupancy, and a $257 ADR (Chalet data). However, strict overlay-based regulations and aggressive enforcement sharply limit eligible inventory.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $72,348. The whole-market median ($49,043) is diluted by part-time listings—active hosts outperform. Regulatory risk and seasonality are high. For details, see [Virginia Beach STR regulations](/rental-regulations/virginia-beach-va).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
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.
| $279 |
| $46,313 |
3 Bedroom | 246 | 44% | $327 | $52,865 |
4 BedroomRecommended | 152 | 43% | $491 | $76,370 |
5 Bedroom | 48 | 31% | $582 | $65,145 |
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 | Green Run | 15% | $47,515 | 6 | $322K |
| 2 | Seatack | 12% | $48,653 | 494 | $419K |
| 3 | Bayside | 11% | $38,343 | 21 | $358K |
| 4 | Lynnhaven Shores | 10% | $58,465 | 27 | $591K |
| 5 | Princess Anne | 9% | $47,172 | 48 | $543K |
| 6 | Pembroke | 9% | $42,414 | 4 | $494K |
| 7 | Chesapeake Beach | 8% | $52,159 | 27 | $631K |
| 8 | Sandbridge | 8% | $92,707 | 188 | $1137K |
| 9 | Croatan Beach | 8% | $105,209 | 17 | $1321K |
| 10 | Kings Grant | 7% | $41,399 | 12 | $583K |
| 11 | Mears Corner | 7% | $27,794 | 12 | $412K |
| 12 | Oceana | 7% | $21,561 | 12 | $322K |
| 13 | The North End | 6% | $68,148 | 190 | $1107K |
| 14 | Acredale | 6% | $27,395 | 4 | $466K |
| 15 | Princess Anne Plaza | 6% | $19,570 | 9 | $351K |
| 16 | Thalia | 5% | $18,487 | 8 | $349K |
| 17 | Thoroughgood | 5% | $28,155 | 8 | $616K |
| 18 | Great Neck | 4% | $23,895 | 9 | $543K |
| 19 | Naval Air Station Oceana | 4% | $12,847 | 3 | $305K |
| 20 | Salem | 4% | $17,521 | 22 | $419K |
| 21 | Kempsville | 4% | $13,334 | 23 | $358K |
| 22 | Linkhorn Park | 3% | $24,056 | 13 | $710K |
Annual average is 29%, rising to 70% in July and dipping to 0% in January.
July, August, June 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 434 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).
1,177 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (75), 1 bedroom (434), 2 bedroom (400), 3 bedroom (246), 4 bedroom (152), 5 bedroom (48).