Frederick, MD
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Overview
Annual Rev
$43.1k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$254
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$81
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Frederick 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 | +15% $6,468/yr |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +6% · $••••/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 |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +2% · $•••/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 (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($196)
3 bedrooms ($129)
2 bedrooms ($89)
1 bedroom ($72)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Frederick market averaged 832 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 4% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Frederick listing earns $42K/year. High-performing listings earn $87K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.
Median Frederick home prices by size are 1-bedroom $283K, 2-bedroom $315K, 3-bedroom $436K, and 4+ bedroom $623K.
Average gross yield is 7%, reaching 15% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Frederick is 37%, producing RevPAR of $80 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $77K/year in revenue against a $623K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Frederick. Frederick, MD: Moderate. Zoning permit required, conditional use in residential zones, parking requirements. Moderate enforcement with complaint-driven inspections. Gettysburg, PA: Moderate. Registration required, safety inspections, occupancy limits, parking rules. Enforcement through complaints and periodic checks. Harpers Ferry, WV: Lenient. Business license and occupancy tax required. Minimal enforcement, mostly complaint-based. Many operate without full compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Frederick Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+54%), TV (+37%), Bbq (+36%).
Average daily rate in Frederick is $282, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Frederick book an average of 34 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 67% higher than weekday occupancy.