How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Panama City Beach?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Panama City Beach market averaged 24,836 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 36% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Panama City Beach?

An average Panama City Beach listing earns $65K/year. High-performing listings earn $132K, while low-performing listings earn $28K.

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

Median Panama City Beach home prices by size are 1-bedroom $294K, 2-bedroom $227K, 3-bedroom $299K, and 4+ bedroom $410K.

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

Average occupancy in Panama City Beach is 37%, producing RevPAR of $140 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Panama City Beach?

Rules vary across Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach: Lenient. Business tax receipt and tourist development tax registration required. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Light enforcement, primarily tax-focused. Destin: Moderate. Business tax receipt, state registration, tourist development tax required. No owner-occupancy mandate. Standard enforcement through tax compliance. Fort Walton Beach: Moderate. Business tax receipt, state registration, zoning compliance required. No owner-occupancy rules. Moderate enforcement via complaints and tax audits. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Panama City Beach Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Panama City Beach Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 25%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Panama City Beach?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Panama City Beach?

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), TV (98%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bicycles (+75%), Washing Machine (+24%), Bbq (+19%).

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

Average daily rate in Panama City Beach is $371, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

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

Guests in Panama City Beach book an average of 52 days in advance, up 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 45 days for 1-bedroom listings to 59 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 19% 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.

Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach

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Annual revenue (actual)

$68.5k

12 mo avg

↑18%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

41%

12 mo avg

↑0%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$336

12 mo avg

↑18%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

12.6%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

53 days

12 mo avg

↑7 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$141

12 mo avg

↑27%

from prior 12 mo

Panama City Beach Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Panama City Beach, FL

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
Panama City	$33.9K 91 listings	16.1% 91 listings
Callaway & East Bay	$34.3K 26 listings	15.8% 26 listings
East 30A	$92.9K 2,605 listings	15.2% 2,605 listings
North Bay & Rural Interior	$37.4K 13 listings	14.8% 13 listings
Grand Lagoon & Thomas Drive	$51.4K 2,332 listings	13.5% 2,332 listings

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Data as of 2026-10-06

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