Source: BNBCalc market metadata · Reviewed by Parker Place, CTO of BNBCalc.com · Data updated July 10, 2026
Best Airbnb Markets in Delaware by Gross Yield
Rehoboth Beach is the top Delaware short-term rental market across Airbnb and Vrbo by gross yield, with 8.6% gross yield, $40,886 in average annual revenue, and 2,068 active listings.
Top gross yield
8.6%
Rehoboth Beach
Median gross yield
7.5%
2 markets with yield data
Median annual revenue
$35.2K
Average listing revenue
Tracked markets
2
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Top 10 Delaware Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
#1
Rehoboth Beach
For short-term rental investors, Rehoboth Beach offers a strong average daily rate of $333 and a 6.0% gross yield across 1,919 active listings. However, the low 24% occupancy rate significantly limits annual revenue to $28,484, highlighting the highly seasonal nature of this market and the need for careful financial planning.
Yield
8.6%
Revenue
$40.9K
Listings
2,068
#2
Wilmington (DE)
The Wilmington (DE) short-term rental market features a low-competition environment with only 285 active listings and an average daily rate of $202. However, investors should note that a low occupancy rate of 33% keeps annual revenue at $23,262 and limits the gross yield to 5.1%.
Yield
6.4%
Revenue
$29.5K
Listings
300
All Delaware 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.
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.
Compare Rental Demand in Delaware
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Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware Airbnb and Vrbo Markets
The best short-term rental market in Delaware for Airbnb and Vrbo investors by gross yield is Rehoboth Beach, with 8.6% gross yield, $40,886 in average annual revenue, and 2,068 active listings.
US markets are ranked by gross yield, which compares annual short-term rental revenue from demand sources like Airbnb and Vrbo with estimated property value. Gross yield is useful for comparing markets before expenses, financing, taxes, and local regulation are included.
Gross yield is usually better for market comparison because it accounts for both revenue potential and property value. Revenue alone can favor expensive markets where purchase prices may reduce investor returns.
Monthly revenue is calculated from the average yearly revenue per listing over the last twelve months (LTM), divided by 12. This figure represents gross booking revenue across short-term rental demand sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, before expenses like cleaning fees, platform fees, and property management costs.
ADR is the average nightly price that guests pay to book a short-term rental in a given market. It's calculated by dividing the total revenue by the number of booked nights. Higher ADR markets typically have premium properties or are in high-demand tourist destinations.