39 tracked markets

Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026

Best Airbnb Markets in Florida by Gross Yield

Santa Rosa Beach is the top Florida short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 29.3% gross yield, $111,576 in average annual revenue, and 3,993 active listings.

Top gross yield

29.3%

Santa Rosa Beach

Median gross yield

12.2%

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Median annual revenue

$49.2K

Average listing revenue

Tracked markets

39

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Top 10 Florida Airbnb and Vrbo Markets

Santa Rosa Beach short-term rental market

#1

Santa Rosa Beach

For short-term rental investors targeting Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the market offers a strong annual revenue of $87,861 and an impressive gross yield of 23.2%, driven by a high average daily rate of $551. However, buyers must navigate intense competition from 3,866 active listings and a relatively low occupancy rate of just 39%, which demands strategic pricing to ensure profitability.

Yield

29.3%

Revenue

$111.6K

Listings

3,993

Cape San Blans short-term rental market

#2

Cape San Blans

In Cape San Blans, short-term rental properties command a high average daily rate of $419, resulting in $55,100 in annual revenue. However, with 1,721 active listings, investors face significant competition and must optimize their marketing to overcome a 32% occupancy rate and capture a 14.8% gross yield.

Yield

17.9%

Revenue

$67.5K

Listings

1,763

Pensacola short-term rental market

#3

Pensacola

Pensacola offers a strong short-term rental opportunity with an annual revenue of $44,501 and a healthy 41% occupancy rate. While the 16.1% gross yield is attractive, investors must stand out among 2,759 active listings to consistently command the market's $240 average daily rate.

Yield

17.1%

Revenue

$47.7K

Listings

2,817

Fort Walton short-term rental market

#4

Fort Walton

In Fort Walton, short-term rental properties generate a strong annual revenue of $50,889, supported by a 14.4% gross yield and a $281 average daily rate. However, investors face stiff competition with 3,259 active listings, which contributes to a moderate 39% occupancy rate that requires active guest acquisition strategies.

Yield

16.6%

Revenue

$59.2K

Listings

3,196

Bradenton-Sarasota short-term rental market

#5

Bradenton-Sarasota

In the Bradenton-Sarasota short-term rental market, investors can achieve a strong annual revenue of $69,606 and an impressive average daily rate of $449. However, with a massive inventory of 9,313 active listings, standing out is essential to secure the 12.9% gross yield and overcome the moderate 41% occupancy rate.

Yield

15.3%

Revenue

$82.3K

Listings

9,510

Panama City Beach short-term rental market

#6

Panama City Beach

In Panama City Beach, short-term rental investors can capitalize on a healthy 13.8% gross yield and a substantial annual revenue of $57,512. However, with a massive pool of 17,066 active listings, competition is fierce, and the low 37% occupancy rate highlights the need to optimize the $342 average daily rate to stand out.

Yield

15.3%

Revenue

$64.3K

Listings

17,190

Kissimmee short-term rental market

#7

Kissimmee

Investing in Kissimmee yields a respectable 13.6% gross return and an annual revenue of $45,247. While the 40% occupancy rate is relatively stable, investors face significant competition from 5,270 active listings, meaning properties must be priced competitively around the $280 average daily rate to maintain steady performance.

Yield

14.7%

Revenue

$48.9K

Listings

5,474

Walt Disney World (South) short-term rental market

#8

Walt Disney World (South)

The Walt Disney World (South) market generates a strong annual revenue of $46,042, supported by a 14.1% gross yield and a $291 average daily rate. However, with a massive 19,799 active listings, investors face intense competition, making a 40% occupancy rate the standard that operators must work hard to exceed.

Yield

14.6%

Revenue

$47.7K

Listings

18,493

St. Augustine short-term rental market

#9

St. Augustine

St. Augustine represents an attractive option for short-term rental investors, generating $50,290 in annual revenue and a 13.6% gross yield. However, with 4,317 active listings competing for guests, maintaining the 40% occupancy rate requires a strategic approach to pricing around the market's $312 average daily rate.

Yield

14.2%

Revenue

$52.9K

Listings

4,458

Hialeah - Miramar short-term rental market

#10

Hialeah - Miramar

The Hialeah - Miramar market is highly active with 4,302 listings, delivering a strong annual revenue of $52,873 for short-term rental operators. Investors can expect a 12.2% gross yield and a $317 average daily rate, though the 39% occupancy rate suggests high competition among local properties.

Yield

13.8%

Revenue

$59.6K

Listings

4,321

All Florida Short-Term Rental Markets

Every market below links to its full BNBCalc market page. Rankings use gross yield first, then annual revenue when yield is missing.

Active listings are Airbnb and Vrbo listings observed as active in the selected market metadata segment. The all-bedrooms view uses all active listings in that market; bedroom filters use the active listing count for the selected bedroom group.

RankMarketGross yieldAnnual revenueMonthly revenueADROccupancyListingsPurchase price
#1Santa Rosa Beach29.3%$111,576$9,298$56644%3,993$381,064
#2Cape San Blans17.9%$67,544$5,629$40438%1,763$377,062
#3Pensacola17.1%$47,699$3,975$22345%2,817$278,907
#4Fort Walton16.6%$59,191$4,933$28442%3,196$356,026
#5Bradenton-Sarasota15.3%$82,301$6,858$40949%9,510$538,572
#6Panama City Beach15.3%$64,292$5,358$32241%17,190$421,510
#7Kissimmee14.7%$48,945$4,079$26944%5,474$332,597
#8Walt Disney World (South)14.6%$47,717$3,976$26944%18,493$326,993
#9St. Augustine14.2%$52,943$4,412$27844%4,458$373,474
#10Hialeah - Miramar13.8%$59,550$4,963$29347%4,321$432,575
#11Miami Beach13.7%$95,652$7,971$38452%3,572$696,170
#12Navarre13.7%$68,910$5,743$34943%3,794$501,898
#13Daytona Beach13.5%$42,196$3,516$26139%4,955$311,882
#14Amelia Island13.3%$66,322$5,527$35346%1,596$499,807
#15Fort Lauderdale13.0%$63,543$5,295$28551%8,469$489,671
#16Tallahassee12.9%$32,065$2,672$22135%830$249,066
#17Jacksonville12.8%$43,919$3,660$21348%2,984$342,994
#18Tampa12.6%$50,677$4,223$26346%15,250$403,777
#19Cape Coral12.4%$47,201$3,933$30838%5,865$380,363
#20Palm Beach12.2%$67,076$5,590$32050%4,213$549,172
#21Palm Bay12.0%$49,228$4,102$24848%3,740$411,599
#22Crestview11.9%$25,443$2,120$19433%82$213,862
#23Destin11.5%$73,416$6,118$35742%12,074$638,233
#24Spring Hill11.4%$33,835$2,820$20839%1,556$295,832
#25Florida Keys11.3%$108,193$9,016$54249%4,376$955,956
#26Port St. Lucie11.2%$40,800$3,400$23745%1,759$362,784
#27Walt Disney World (North)10.9%$61,045$5,087$26353%4,741$559,368
#28Lakeland-Winter Haven10.9%$29,832$2,486$17742%1,130$273,613
#29Gainesville10.9%$31,721$2,643$19238%1,072$291,608
#30Steinhatchee10.4%$22,076$1,840$26821%67$211,493
#31Orlando10.4%$42,273$3,523$19850%5,204$408,386
#32Cedar Key10.0%$28,313$2,359$19536%224$283,727
#33Ocala9.3%$28,031$2,336$18639%1,491$299,879
#34Naples8.9%$56,861$4,738$37539%3,392$637,246
#35Deltona8.9%$30,010$2,501$18739%415$338,292
#36Punta Gorda8.7%$26,170$2,181$21135%923$300,187
#37Everglades8.6%$51,976$4,331$25745%942$602,668
#38Rotonda West7.0%$40,474$3,373$27239%1,711$576,490
#39Miami6.8%$65,356$5,446$27254%6,089$963,745

How We Rank Markets

For US markets, BNBCalc ranks state market pages by gross yield: annual Airbnb and Vrbo short-term rental revenue divided by estimated property value. Gross yield is a fast way to compare market-level opportunity before operating expenses, financing, taxes, insurance, seasonality, and local rules.

  • Annual revenue uses ADR, adjusted occupancy, and estimated cleaning revenue when cleaning and stay data exists.

  • ADR is nightly-only and excludes cleaning fees and other guest fees.

  • Occupancy is adjusted occupancy of bookable nights, excluding host-blocked nights.

  • Gross yield uses annual revenue divided by estimated property value; it does not include operating expenses, financing, taxes, or local regulation risk.

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