Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 48% · peaks at 88% in Jul
88% (Jul)
Summer peak
48%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes. Active full-time operators in Destin, FL average $58,528 in annual Airbnb revenue, with 55% occupancy and a $307 ADR (Chalet data). The city maintains a stable but proactive regulatory posture, requiring annual registration and operational compliance.
Top-quartile operators see upside to $91,161. The whole-market median ($60,039) is diluted by part-time listings and should not be used as a benchmark. For compliance details, see [Destin STR regulations](/rental-regulations/destin-fl).
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.
Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Destin address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Destin's ADR rises 124% from Feb ($207) to Jun ($464), but occupancy rises 9.1× 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.
| $301 |
| $55,884 |
3 Bedroom | 813 | 53% | $417 | $81,018 |
4 Bedroom | 268 | 48% | $545 | $96,189 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 155 | 46% | $790 | $132,541 |
Destin relies heavily on fly-in guests — demand may be more sensitive to airfare changes, airline route cuts, and economic downturns that reduce discretionary travel.
Annual average is 55%, rising to 88% in July and dipping to 10% in January.
July, June, June are peak months, with ADR averaging $322 and occupancy reaching 88% in July.
$619,641, down 0.02% year-over-year.
2 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 1,640 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Atlanta, GA (3.42% of bookings), Houston, TX (2.43% of bookings), Dallas, TX (1.40% of bookings).
3,396 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (42), 1 bedroom (872), 2 bedroom (1,640), 3 bedroom (813), 4 bedroom (268), 5 bedroom (155).