How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Ocean City?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ocean City market averaged 8,024 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 23% from a year earlier and up 49% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Ocean City?

An average Ocean City listing earns $33K/year. High-performing listings earn $88K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

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

Median Ocean City home prices by size are 1-bedroom $196K, 2-bedroom $224K, 3-bedroom $302K, and 4+ bedroom $574K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Ocean City?

Average occupancy in Ocean City is 23%, producing RevPAR of $72 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Ocean City?

Rules vary across Ocean City. Ocean City: Moderate. Rental license required, annual inspections mandatory, occupancy limits enforced. Active code enforcement with regular inspections and fines for violations. Assateague Island: Lenient. National/state park land with limited private property. Few private rentals exist; those that do follow county rules with minimal oversight. Berlin: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-driven. Small town with minimal short-term rental activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Ocean City Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Ocean City Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 23% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 18%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ocean City?

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Ocean City?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), TV (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bicycles (+42%), Washing Machine (+37%), Bbq (+30%).

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

Average daily rate in Ocean City is $319, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

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

Guests in Ocean City book an average of 43 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 49% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Ocean City, MD

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Annual revenue (actual)

$41.9k

12 mo avg

↓5%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

29%

12 mo avg

↓4%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$311

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

9.3%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

43 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$84

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Ocean City Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Ocean City, MD

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
Salisbury Area	$37.6K 49 listings	15.7% 49 listings
North Ocean City	$46.4K 748 listings	11.3% 748 listings
Downtown Ocean City	$50.3K 533 listings	10.8% 533 listings
Ocean Pines	$42.2K 108 listings	10.8% 108 listings
Midtown Ocean City	$46.3K 615 listings	10.4% 615 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

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