How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Waycross?

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.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Waycross?

An average Waycross listing earns $22K/year. High-performing listings earn $42K, while low-performing listings earn $6K.

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

Median Waycross home prices by size are 1-bedroom $175K, 2-bedroom $146K, 3-bedroom $229K, and 4+ bedroom $317K.

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Waycross?

Average occupancy in Waycross is 28%, producing RevPAR of $46 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Waycross?

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.

Is the Waycross Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

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.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Waycross?

RevPAR is highest in May and November; it is lowest in January and February.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Waycross?

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%).

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

Average daily rate in Waycross is $205, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in May and are lowest in January.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Waycross Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Waycross, GA

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

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Data as of 2026-10-06

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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