South Nags Head & Whalebone, Outer Banks Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in South Nags Head & Whalebone earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Outer Banks, NC.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in South Nags Head & Whalebone earned $41,173 on average, were booked for 48% of the nights they were open, and averaged $517 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 7.8%.
Yearly revenue
$41,173
Occupancy
48%
Nightly rate
$517
Gross yield
7.8%
before expenses
Median of 269 listings
Active listings
356
My take on South Nags Head & Whalebone
South Nags Head & Whalebone two-bedroom listings averaged $31,885 in trailing-year booking revenue, above the Outer Banks, NC two-bedroom average of $29,260. Their median potential gross yield, however, was 9.7%, below the market’s 10.7%.
Revenue and yield come from different samples, and gross yield is before expenses, financing and taxes. For a two-bedroom purchase, check both the rental comparables and the asking price; the stronger revenue average does not by itself establish a better return.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in South Nags Head & Whalebone?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in South Nags Head & Whalebone earned an average of $41,173 over the past 12 months. That is 7% more than the Outer Banks, NC average of $38,323. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in South Nags Head & Whalebone?
Listings in South Nags Head & Whalebone were booked for an average of 48% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 2 points lower than the Outer Banks, NC average of 50%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in South Nags Head & Whalebone?
The average nightly rate in South Nags Head & Whalebone was $517 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 11% higher than the Outer Banks, NC average of $466.
Is an Airbnb in South Nags Head & Whalebone profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in South Nags Head & Whalebone is $50,836 a year and the median gross yield is 7.8%. Gross yield is 1.1 points lower than the Outer Banks, NC median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in South Nags Head & Whalebone by bedroom count?
The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Outer Banks, NC figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 5 listings | $20,294 Outer Banks, NC: $24,142 | – |
| 1 bedroom 9 listings | $19,239 Outer Banks, NC: $22,700 | Not enough data Outer Banks, NC: 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms 71 listings | $31,885 Outer Banks, NC: $29,260 | 9.7% Outer Banks, NC: 10.7% |
| 3 bedrooms 66 listings | $36,540 Outer Banks, NC: $33,263 | 8.8% Outer Banks, NC: 9.3% |
| 4+ bedrooms 205 listings | $47,354 Outer Banks, NC: $47,933 | 6.1% Outer Banks, NC: 7.5% |
How does South Nags Head & Whalebone compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Nags Head & Whalebone This area 356 listings | $41,173 | 48% | $517 | 7.8% |
| Outer Banks, NC market 4,577 listings | $38,323 | 50% | $466 | 8.9% |
| Roanoke Island 121 listings | $31,547 | 53% | $348 | 9.3% |
| Nags Head 555 listings | $43,019 | 51% | $514 | 7.4% |
| Kill Devil Hills 905 listings | $37,105 | 51% | $410 | 9.8% |
| Colington 87 listings | $32,036 | 51% | $354 | 9.2% |
Where is South Nags Head & Whalebone?
The Outer Banks, NC market includes 24 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it. Figures cover South Nags Head and Whalebone together.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (356 in South Nags Head & Whalebone). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Outer Banks, NC market page?
The market page summarizes all of Outer Banks, NC from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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