Elkton, MD
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Overview
Annual Rev
$51.1k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$377
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$99
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Elkton market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +32% $16,348/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Parking | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($299)
3 bedrooms ($158)
2 bedrooms ($111)
1 bedroom ($58)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (58%)
Professionally managed (42%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Elkton market averaged 321 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 88% over two years.
An average Elkton listing earns $52K/year. High-performing listings earn $120K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.
Median Elkton home prices by size are 2-bedroom $285K, 3-bedroom $356K, and 4+ bedroom $492K.
Average gross yield is 13%, reaching 31% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Elkton is 28%, producing RevPAR of $106 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 17%. They average $83K/year in revenue against a $492K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Elkton. Elkton, MD: Lenient. No specific STR regulations. Follows general zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Newark, DE: Moderate. Rental license required, inspections, owner must register. Standard enforcement through complaint-based system. Wilmington, DE: Moderate. Business license and rental permits required. Zoning restrictions in some areas. Enforcement via complaints and periodic checks. Havre de Grace, MD: Lenient. Basic business license needed. No owner-occupancy rules or density caps. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Elkton Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Parking (100%), Internet (99%), Air Conditioning (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+123%), Pool (+91%), Washing Machine (+86%).
Average daily rate in Elkton is $445, up 24% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Elkton book an average of 40 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 91% higher than weekday occupancy.