Waycross, GA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$22.6k
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓13%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$177
12 mo avg
↑22%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$44
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Waycross 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 | +17% $3,845/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +1% · $•••/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
1 bedroom (9.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($171)
3 bedrooms ($108)
2 bedrooms ($88)
1 bedroom ($52)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Waycross market averaged 439 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 156% over two years.
An average Waycross listing earns $23K/year. High-performing listings earn $43K, while low-performing listings earn $7K.
Median Waycross home prices by size are 1-bedroom $156K, 2-bedroom $147K, 3-bedroom $230K, and 4+ bedroom $320K.
Average gross yield is 11%, reaching 21% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Waycross is 28%, producing RevPAR of $45 per available night.
2-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 15%. They average $21K/year in revenue against a $147K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Waycross. Waycross: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Minimal oversight or enforcement activity. Brunswick: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Jekyll Island: Strict. State-controlled island with rental permit required through Jekyll Island Authority. Active monitoring and enforcement of all rentals. St. Simons Island: Moderate. Glynn County business license and occupational tax certificate required. Moderate enforcement through complaints and periodic checks. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Waycross Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 14%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in May and November; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+46%), Internet (+39%), Heating (+35%).
Average daily rate in Waycross is $203, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Waycross book an average of 24 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 2-bedroom listings to 26 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 35% higher than weekday occupancy.