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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Fenwick Island brought in $38,705 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 18% more than the Delaware average of $32,887.
The short answer
Fenwick Island earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $579 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $365 and 39% for the Delaware average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 7.7 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 41 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 41 active listings, Fenwick Island is the 19th-largest of 26 Delaware markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 37% while the number of active listings grew 5%.
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Gross bookings per Fenwick Island listing averaged $38,705 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Delaware average: $32,887), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Fenwick Island listing brings in $13,200 in July, its best month, and $1,700 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 53% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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.
July earns about 7.7 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $5,448 | 34.6% | $515 | $182 | 97 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,617 | 22.1% | $482 | $117 | 71 days | 3.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $723 | 8.7% | $513 | $24 | 100 days | 2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,775 | 14.2% | $551 | $90 | 6 days | 2.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $742 | 9.7% | $525 | $24 | 1 day | 1 night |
| Feb 2026 | $2,573 | 9.5% | $499 | $92 | 63 days | 1.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,859 | 13.5% | $483 | $92 | 39 days | 5.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,536 | 28.2% | $468 | $151 | 35 days | 4.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $5,137 | 30.5% | $536 | $166 | 58 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $10,864 | 54.7% | $667 | $362 | 94 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $16,219 | 68.4% | $725 | $523 | 148 days | 7.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $13,765 | 66.3% | $696 | $444 | 130 days | 4.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Fenwick Island listing earns about $4,590 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Fenwick Island Airbnb took in $38,705 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,030 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 $3,410 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,870 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,430 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,750 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $33,835 | $56,290 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Fenwick Island bookings | $4,870 | $8,110 |
| Gross bookings | $38,705 | $64,400 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of Fenwick Island listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,060 | −$8,410 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,870 | −$8,110 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,940 | −$3,220 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$770 | −$1,290 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,160 | −$1,930 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$390 | −$390 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$190 | −$190 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$14,380 | −$23,540 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $24,325about $2,030 a month | $40,860about $3,410 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Fenwick Island'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 Fenwick Island 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.
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 $5,370 a month, against $3,230 for the average one.
Occupancy
Fenwick Island listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Delaware average (39%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 10% in February to 59% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Fenwick Island, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Fenwick Island, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $579 over the past year, about 59% above the Delaware average of $365 and about 81% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $380 in November to about $665 in July.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 74% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $579 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Fenwick Island it averaged $243 over the past year, from about $55 in a typical January to about $425 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 7.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $243 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 41 active listings, the monthly pattern in Fenwick Island is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Fenwick Island
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,700 |
| February | $2,570 |
| March | $2,860 |
| April | $3,690 |
| May | $4,450 |
| June | $9,480 |
| July | $13,200 |
| August | $11,800 |
| September | $5,060 |
| October | $3,400 |
| November | $3,100 |
| December | $3,380 |
Guests book Fenwick Island stays 87 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 132 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 2 days. A typical July booking is made in early March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 87 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 41 active listings in Fenwick Island 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 Fenwick Island.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Fenwick Island neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by South Fenwick Island, North Fenwick Island and Fenwick Island Main Street. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Fenwick Island | A peaceful area known for its beautiful beaches and family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for families looking for summer getaways. | Fenwick Island State Park, Fenwick Boardwalk, Big Chill Beach Club, Coastal Highway, The Cottage Café |
| North Fenwick Island | Part of the quieter side of Fenwick Island, offering a more relaxed beach experience with stunning ocean views and proximity to nature reserves. | Assawoman Wildlife Area, Northside Park, Ocean City Beach, Gateway Park |
| Fenwick Island Main Street | The central hub of Fenwick Island featuring local shops, eateries, and easy access to both the beach and nearby attractions, it is attractive to tourists. | Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Local restaurants, Ice cream parlors, Beach shops |
| The Cove | A serene oceanfront area with stunning views, ideal for romantic getaways or quiet retreats, popular for its ambiance and natural beauty. | The Cove Beach, Ocean views, Serene walking paths |
| West Fenwick Island | Offers close proximity to more vibrant areas while providing a quaint and peaceful beach experience, good for families and groups. | West Fenwick Park, Nearby dining options, Water sports activities |
| Sea Colony | A resort-style area within Fenwick Island that appeals to those looking for community amenities alongside beach access, as well as sports facilities. | Sea Colony Beach, Pools and tennis courts, Walking trails |
| Fenwick Island State Park | A natural haven perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering pristine beaches and nature trails appealing to eco-conscious travelers. | Nature trails, Beach access, Wildlife viewing opportunities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Fenwick Island is an entire home: all 41 listings rent the whole place. Houses account for 76% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 22%.
Every listing rents the whole place
Fenwick Island Airbnb listings by room type
Houses dominate the property mix
Fenwick Island Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 75.6% | 31 |
| Apartment/Condo | 22.0% | 9 |
| Others | 2.4% | 1 |
Most Fenwick Island homes are built for groups: 85% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and four-bedroom homes are the most common size (34%).
Fenwick Island entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% | 1 |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.2% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.7% | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.1% | 14 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.5% | 8 |
A typical three-bedroom home in Fenwick Island earned $9,680 over the past year, against $40,300 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 13 | $9,680 | $24,800 | $478 | 28% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14 | $40,300 | $42,400 | $544 | 41% |
Fenwick Island is a group-trip market: 73% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about five times the share of the next most common size, six guests (15%).
Fenwick Island listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 14.6% | 6 |
| 7 guests | 7.3% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 73.2% | 30 |
Fenwick Island hosts set up an average of 6.5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 37% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Fenwick Island: 59% of listings offer it, and 41% have a waterfront setting.
Share of Fenwick Island listings with each common amenity
Guests
Fenwick Island draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Baltimore is the largest source, at about 8% of reviews.
99% of Fenwick Island guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Fenwick Island guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | 8.1% |
| Washington | 6.1% |
| Philadelphia | 5.1% |
| Arlington | 3.0% |
| Pittsburgh | 2.0% |
Where Fenwick Island guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.0% |
| Italy | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Fenwick Island guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 89.3% |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| German | 3.6% |
Fenwick Island Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 39% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness and value for money: both score 4.61, against 4.88 for location.
Location scores highest in Fenwick Island; cleanliness and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.79 |
| Cleanliness | 4.61 |
| Communication | 4.79 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.61 |
Booking patterns
All Fenwick Island listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Fenwick Island listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.5% | 33 |
| 181-270 days | 19.5% | 8 |
Days a year Fenwick Island listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 24.4% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 43.9% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 31.7% | 13 |
The average Fenwick Island booking lasts 5.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in February. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Fenwick Island
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
39% of listings in Fenwick Island accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights.
Minimum stay set by Fenwick Island listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Fenwick Island, used by 29% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 15% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Fenwick Island listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than nine in ten Fenwick Island listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $237, and some higher fees lift the average to $330. Spread over the average stay of 5.2 nights, that adds roughly $45 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Fenwick Island, a five-bedroom home, took in $127,000 over the past year, about 3.3 times the city's average of $38,700. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Luxurious & Comfy ~ 1 Block to Beach ~ Royal Beds Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Convenient Oceanside 3 Unit Beachplex 14p-Hottub Entire home · 11 bedrooms
Fenwick Island Home — Steps to Beach, Hot Tub Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Mommom's Beach Cottage Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93
3rd House from the Beach, Water View, Comm. Pool Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Beach Quarters Fenwick Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Professional management companies run 32% of Fenwick Island listings and owners run the rest. Only one in five listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 80% of listings.
Nearby markets
Fenwick Island out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 12 km; the best of them, Bethany Beach, averaged about 13% less per listing. Frankford was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 36% in Fenwick Island.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayville 3 km | 69 | $26,656 | $416 | 33% |
| Selbyville 5 km | 179 | $27,232 | $389 | 34% |
| South Bethany 7 km | 76 | $30,183 | $513 | 35% |
| Ocean City 8 km | 4,159 | $31,434 | $354 | 37% |
| Frankford 8 km | 109 | $25,232 | $287 | 41% |
| Bethany Beach 9 km | 452 | $33,724 | $472 | 36% |
| Millville 11 km | 139 | $25,319 | $345 | 38% |
| Ocean Pines 12 km | 238 | $30,463 | $332 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active Fenwick Island Airbnb grossed $38,705 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 41 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,640 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Fenwick Island listings earn between $2,160 and $7,640 in a typical month, and the top tenth $11,700 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Fenwick Island were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Delaware average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Fenwick Island cost $579 before fees. Half of listings charge between $290 and $680, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Fenwick Island 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Fenwick Island Airbnb grossed $38,705 in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% above the Delaware average of $32,887. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $24,325 a year (about $2,030 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 $3,410 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $13,200 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Fenwick Island listing was open to book earned $243 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $486 or more.
Fenwick Island stays were booked 87 days (about three months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Fenwick Island Airbnb stay lasted 5.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Fenwick Island Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
South Fenwick Island, North Fenwick Island and Fenwick Island Main Street draw the most short-term rental interest in Fenwick Island. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 41 active Airbnb listings in Fenwick Island as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bayville, 3 km away.
In Fenwick Island, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $237, and some higher fees lift the average to $330.
Method
Figures on this page cover 41 active Airbnb listings in Fenwick Island from October 2025 to September 2026 (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.
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