Airbnb market data · 202512 months to March 2025
Dagsboro, DE Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Dagsboro brought in $22,159 over the 12 months through March 2025, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Dagsboro run through March 2025.
The short answer
Dagsboro Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $223 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights.
Timing matters: in May, the best month, the average listing earned about 8 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Dagsboro is the 25th-largest of 26 Delaware markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Dagsboro?
Gross bookings per Dagsboro listing averaged $22,159 over the 12 months to March 2025 (Delaware average: $32,887), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Dagsboro listing brought in $6,320 in May, its best month, and $787 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 44% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Dagsboro's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $6,110+ a month, about 2.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,340 or more, roughly $1,600 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,710 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,140 or less, about 42% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
May earned about 8 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Dagsboro Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the March 2025 data.
May led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in July.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | $5,712 | 52.4% | $215 | 40 days |
| May 2024 | $6,325 | 37.9% | $224 | 49 days |
| Jun 2024 | $4,925 | 28.2% | $235 | 78 days |
| Jul 2024 | $4,486 | 56.1% | $239 | 33 days |
| Aug 2024 | $4,299 | 53.6% | $237 | 34 days |
| Sep 2024 | $2,224 | 24.5% | $220 | 32 days |
| Oct 2024 | $2,828 | 27.4% | $210 | 45 days |
| Nov 2024 | $787 | 21.7% | $211 | 49 days |
| Dec 2024 | $1,542 | 20.0% | $211 | 44 days |
| Jan 2025 | $2,036 | 18.6% | $211 | 41 days |
| Feb 2025 | $1,526 | 23.8% | $207 | 42 days |
| Mar 2025 | $1,881 | 41.9% | $206 | 17 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Dagsboro market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Dagsboro Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dagsboro Airbnb took in $22,159 in the 12 months to March 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,350 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $2,180 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
Dagsboro Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | $22,159 | $35,480 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −$3,430 | −$5,500 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,110 | −$1,770 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$440 | −$710 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$660 | −$1,060 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$220 | −$220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$110 | −$110 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −$5,970 | −$9,370 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,189about $1,350 a month | $26,110about $2,180 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Dagsboro Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Dagsboro's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Dagsboro home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Dagsboro's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Dagsboro listings are booked on 45% or more of their nights, against 31% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $185 adds about $1,830 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $255 a night or more, against a median of $185. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,220 a year.
- Open for the busy months. May brought the average listing about $6,320, against $787 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $2,960 a month, against $1,850 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Dagsboro?
Dagsboro listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Delaware average (39%) and 8 points below the U.S. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 19% in January to 56% in July.
Across Dagsboro's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 65%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 45% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 31% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 15% or less, under two nights a week.
July was the busiest month in Dagsboro, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Dagsboro?
The average nightly rate in Dagsboro, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $223 over the past year, about 39% below the Delaware average of $365 and about 30% below the U.S. average of $320. Rates peak in July and August at about $240 and bottom out in February and March at about $205.
Across Dagsboro's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $375+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $255 or more, about $70 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $185 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $145 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates ran 16% above March's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Dagsboro
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Dagsboro is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in May and bottomed out in November.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Dagsboro?
Guests book Dagsboro stays 42 days ahead on average (about six weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 78 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 17 days. A typical June booking is made in late March.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Dagsboro
None of the 18 active listings in Dagsboro display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Dagsboro.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dagsboro
AirROI's area guide picks Dagsboro Beach as the parts of Dagsboro that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Dagsboro Beach | A quiet and relaxing beach area that offers a serene atmosphere, making it ideal for families and vacation seekers looking for seaside tranquility. | Dagsboro Beach, John McKinney Park, Nearby Indian River Bay, Fresh Pond Trail, Bayside Resort Golf Club |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Dagsboro vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 16 km, Fenwick Island (16 km away, 41 listings) earned the most per listing, about 75% more than Dagsboro. Frankford was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 33% in Dagsboro.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millsboro 6 km | 50 | $21,638 | $348 | 35% |
| Millville 6 km | 139 | $25,319 | $345 | 38% |
| Frankford 8 km | 109 | $25,232 | $287 | 41% |
| Bethany Beach 11 km | 452 | $33,724 | $472 | 36% |
| South Bethany 12 km | 76 | $30,183 | $513 | 35% |
| Selbyville 13 km | 179 | $27,232 | $389 | 34% |
| Bayville 14 km | 69 | $26,656 | $416 | 33% |
| Fenwick Island 16 km | 41 | $38,705 | $579 | 36% |
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- Dewey Beach Airbnb data 226 listings
- Newark Airbnb data 118 listings
- Dover Airbnb data 100 listings
- Milton Airbnb data 97 listings
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Markets Similar to Dagsboro
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FAQ
Dagsboro Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Dagsboro?
An active Dagsboro Airbnb grossed $22,159 on average in the 12 months to March 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,340 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Dagsboro?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Dagsboro listings earn between $1,140 and $4,340 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,110 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Dagsboro?
Listings in Dagsboro were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Delaware average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Dagsboro?
The average booked night in Dagsboro cost $223 before fees. Half of listings charge between $145 and $255, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Dagsboro?
None of the active Dagsboro listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Dagsboro?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Dagsboro Airbnb grossed $22,159 in the 12 months to March 2025, 33% below the Delaware average of $32,887, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $16,189 a year (about $1,350 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $2,180 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Dagsboro?
May paid best over the past year, at $6,320 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Dagsboro?
Dagsboro stays were booked 42 days (about six weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Dagsboro?
Dagsboro Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Dagsboro. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Dagsboro?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Dagsboro as of March 2025. The closest tracked market is Millsboro, 6 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Dagsboro from April 2024 to March 2025 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.