Waycross, GA
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Annual revenue (actual)
$21k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$181
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Gross yield
11.9%
Current potential
↑0.0 pts
vs prior-year prices
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$43
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Waycross market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waycross & Surrounding Countryside | $26.5K 36 listings | 20.6% 36 listings |
| Metter & Western Countryside | $35.3K 6 listings | 16.8% 6 listings |
| Hinesville & Surrounding Countryside | $27.6K 47 listings | 13.2% 47 listings |
| Statesboro & Surrounding Countryside | $30.0K 63 listings | 12.9% 63 listings |
| Folkston & Eastern Okefenokee Countryside | $18.9K 6 listings | 12.2% 6 listings |
Data as of 2026-10-06
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
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Median revenue
Median home value
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
This estimate compares similar listings in this market. When local data is limited, we blend in state and U.S. results to prevent unusually high or low estimates.
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +19% $3,994/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (9.0 nights)
1 bedroom (6.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
Studio (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($153)
3 bedrooms ($107)
2 bedrooms ($87)
1 bedroom ($51)
Studio ($38)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
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Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Waycross market averaged 445 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 160% over two years.
An average Waycross listing earns $22K/year. High-performing listings earn $42K, while low-performing listings earn $6K.
Median Waycross home prices by size are 1-bedroom $175K, 2-bedroom $146K, 3-bedroom $229K, and 4+ bedroom $317K.
Average occupancy in Waycross is 28%, producing RevPAR of $46 per available night.
Rules vary across Waycross. Waycross: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Minimal oversight. Brunswick: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning compliance. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Jekyll Island: Strict. State-controlled island with strict rental management through approved vendors only. Active enforcement of development authority rules. St. Simons Island: Moderate. Glynn County business license and occupational tax certificate required. Standard zoning rules, moderate enforcement though some unlicensed operations exist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Waycross Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 12%, 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%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+29%), Heating (+27%), Bbq (+26%).
Average daily rate in Waycross is $205, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.
Guests in Waycross book an average of 25 days in advance, up 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 27 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 38% higher than weekday occupancy.
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.
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