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STR Market Report
North Carolina • Short-Term Rental Market
0.58%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~0 nights booked per month on average
$310
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
6,400
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$54
~0 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Friendly
Permissive regulations — straightforward licensing, no owner-occupancy requirement
Regulatory Risk
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Note: These figures are estimated from public STR market reports and are provided for directional reference only. For investment decisions, use AirDNA or Mashvisor for live, verified data.
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
The Outer Banks is a unique barrier island vacation market known for large group-friendly beach houses. The market is highly seasonal with summer occupancy often exceeding 90% for quality properties. Large oceanfront properties with private pools command premium rates. The barrier island geography limits supply growth significantly, supporting long-term price appreciation.
Based on editorial research and industry reporting.
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Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Moderate market — Outer Banks has decent fundamentals but some limitations. Worth investigating further before committing capital.
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