8 tracked markets
Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Cumberland is the top Maryland short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 22.6% gross yield, $51,906 in average annual revenue, and 916 active listings.
Top gross yield
22.6%
Cumberland
Median gross yield
10.5%
8 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$41.7K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
8
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#1
Cumberland, Maryland offers short-term rental investors a respectable 21.4% gross yield and a strong annual revenue of $48,374. While the impressive $443 average daily rate is highly attractive, buyers should remain cautious of the low 28% occupancy rate across the 905 active listings currently operating in this market.
Yield
22.6%
Revenue
$51.9K
Listings
916
#2
Investors targeting Cambridge can leverage a high average daily rate of $330 and a strong gross yield of 11.7% across 114 active listings. However, the market's exceptionally low 25% occupancy rate poses a significant challenge, requiring strategic management to successfully achieve the estimated $30,549 in annual revenue.
Yield
14.8%
Revenue
$39.0K
Listings
115
#3
For short-term rental investors, Elkton offers an impressive average daily rate of $412 and a strong gross yield of 11.6% across 149 active listings. However, the market's low 28% occupancy rate represents a notable challenge, meaning operators must carefully optimize their pricing to secure the $44,460 annual revenue potential.
Yield
12.7%
Revenue
$49.3K
Listings
157
#4
Talbot County delivers a substantial annual revenue of $52,160 and an impressive average daily rate of $504 for short-term rental operators. Despite these strong pricing metrics and a 9.8% gross yield, investors should be cautious of the low 29% occupancy rate across the 213 active listings in the area.
Yield
11.5%
Revenue
$61.7K
Listings
222
#5
Ocean City offers short-term rental investors a strong average daily rate of $306, resulting in a 7.0% gross yield. However, the market is highly competitive with 2,596 active listings, driving occupancy down to a low 24% and limiting average annual revenue to $29,479 for local operators.
Yield
9.4%
Revenue
$40.2K
Listings
2,666
#6
In La Plata, short-term rental properties achieve a solid average daily rate of $291, contributing to a 7.2% gross yield. However, the relatively low 30% occupancy rate among the 440 active listings means hosts must employ smart pricing to secure the market's $35,248 annual revenue.
Yield
8.4%
Revenue
$41.1K
Listings
441
#7
Baltimore offers short-term rental investors a 6.5% gross yield and a solid average daily rate of $275. However, with 1,668 active listings competing for guests, the occupancy rate sits at 33%, limiting annual revenue to $34,906 and requiring operators to focus on exceptional hospitality to stand out.
Yield
7.5%
Revenue
$40.6K
Listings
1,737
#8
Frederick provides short-term rental investors with a 6.7% gross yield and a solid average daily rate of $269. Despite these healthy pricing metrics, a moderate 36% occupancy rate across 564 active listings limits annual revenue to $38,367, suggesting that active marketing is necessary to maximize property performance.
Yield
7.4%
Revenue
$42.2K
Listings
579
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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.
| Rank | Market | Gross yield | Annual revenue | Monthly revenue | ADR | Occupancy | Listings | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cumberland | 22.6% | $51,906 | $4,325 | $430 | 29% | 916 | $229,225 |
| #2 | Cambridge | 14.8% | $38,974 | $3,248 | $331 | 28% | 115 | $264,086 |
| #3 | Elkton | 12.7% | $49,342 | $4,112 | $370 | 34% | 157 | $389,613 |
| #4 | Talbot County | 11.5% | $61,715 | $5,143 | $469 | 32% | 222 | $534,407 |
| #5 | Ocean City | 9.4% | $40,193 | $3,349 | $307 | 31% | 2,666 | $426,127 |
| #6 | La Plata | 8.4% | $41,119 | $3,427 | $292 | 33% | 441 | $491,524 |
| #7 | Baltimore | 7.5% | $40,553 | $3,379 | $246 | 39% | 1,737 | $538,867 |
| #8 | Frederick | 7.4% | $42,244 | $3,520 | $252 | 40% | 579 | $571,165 |
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.