Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Gulfport market averaged 3,337 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 47% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

An average Gulfport listing earns $31K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $11K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Median Gulfport home prices by size are 1-bedroom $127K, 2-bedroom $169K, 3-bedroom $232K, and 4+ bedroom $309K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Gulfport is 30%, producing RevPAR of $69 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Gulfport. Gulfport: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally.
Biloxi: Lenient. Business license and sales tax permit needed. No density limits or occupancy requirements. Light enforcement.
Ocean Springs: Moderate. Conditional use permit required, zoning restrictions apply. Some enforcement of permit requirements.
New Orleans: Strict. License required, owner-occupancy mandatory for most, density caps by neighborhood, 90-day non-hosted limit. Active enforcement with significant fines and violations tracking. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Gulfport Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Gulfport Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and December.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+59%), Hot Tub (+35%), Bbq (+27%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Gulfport is $251, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Gulfport book an average of 35 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 44 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Gulfport?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 92% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Central and West Gulfport	$28.1K 98 listings	24.8% 98 listings
2.Waveland	$38.1K 41 listings	18.1% 41 listings
3.Gulf Park Estates and Southern Bayou Coast	$47.4K 61 listings	18.0% 61 listings
4.East Gulfport	$35.6K 231 listings	17.3% 231 listings
5.East Biloxi and Offshore Parent Islands	$32.8K 35 listings	15.9% 35 listings
6.West Biloxi and Keesler Surroundings	$27.7K 112 listings	15.4% 112 listings
7.Ocean Springs	$34.8K 155 listings	14.4% 155 listings
8.Long Beach and Inland Surroundings	$29.3K 92 listings	13.9% 92 listings
9.East Bay St. Louis	$30.5K 154 listings	13.7% 154 listings
10.D’Iberville, Gulf Hills and North Bay Communities	$33.4K 35 listings	13.7% 35 listings
11.North Gulfport and Lyman Surroundings	$28.3K 30 listings	13.6% 30 listings
12.West Bay St. Louis and Western Hancock Coast	$29.7K 54 listings	12.8% 54 listings
13.Diamondhead and Immediate Surroundings	$23.7K 23 listings	11.6% 23 listings
14.Pass Christian, Henderson Point and Surroundings	$30.8K 79 listings	11.0% 79 listings