Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 50% · peaks at 60% in Aug
60% (Aug)
Summer peak
50%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, Charlotte, NC is a good Airbnb market in 2026. The canonical median annual revenue is $37,508, with a median occupancy of 50% and ADR of $177, according to Chalet data.
Regulation is moderate: operators must secure a business license and annual STR registration, and Charlotte has the highest tax stack in North Carolina. Top-quartile operators see upside to $55,691. For compliance details, see [Charlotte STR regulations](/rental-regulations/charlotte-nc).
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Charlotte address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Charlotte's ADR rises 31% from Aug ($151) to May ($198), but occupancy rises 1.6× 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.
| 53% |
| $180 |
| $34,985 |
3 Bedroom | 635 | 52% | $230 | $43,335 |
4 Bedroom | 274 | 45% | $320 | $52,634 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 80 | 46% | $476 | $79,835 |
Charlotte 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 | North Inner | 12% | $37,136 | 60 | $321K |
| 2 | East Inner | 11% | $34,801 | 116 | $304K |
| 3 | West Inner | 11% | $41,314 | 246 | $365K |
| 4 | Northeast Middle Outer | 11% | $36,052 | 129 | $336K |
| 5 | Southwest Outer | 11% | $42,218 | 106 | $396K |
| 6 | West Outer | 10% | $34,697 | 43 | $340K |
| 7 | West Middle | 10% | $32,586 | 183 | $323K |
| 8 | Uptown | 10% | $40,502 | 227 | $404K |
| 9 | Southwest Middle | 10% | $36,527 | 36 | $373K |
| 10 | East Middle Outer | 10% | $29,007 | 181 | $299K |
| 11 | North Middle Outer | 8% | $30,933 | 162 | $370K |
| 12 | South Inner | 7% | $46,252 | 255 | $709K |
| 13 | South Outer | 6% | $37,452 | 40 | $580K |
| 14 | Northeast Inner | 6% | $29,663 | 250 | $469K |
| 15 | South Middle | 5% | $47,258 | 186 | $1038K |
Annual average is 50%, rising to 60% in June and dipping to 38% in February.
June, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $198 and occupancy reaching 60% in June.
$400,096, down 1.16% year-over-year.
1 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,055 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Charlotte, NC (8.87% of bookings), Raleigh, NC (3.31% of bookings), Atlanta, GA (2.25% of bookings).
2,252 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (56), 1 bedroom (1,055), 2 bedroom (612), 3 bedroom (635), 4 bedroom (274), 5 bedroom (80).
