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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Selbyville, DE Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Selbyville brought in $27,232 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 17% less than the Delaware average of $32,887.
The short answer
Selbyville Airbnb Market at a Glance
Bookings in Selbyville trail the Delaware average, at prices about 7% higher. Listings averaged $389 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $365 and 39% for the Delaware average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 179 active listings, Selbyville is the seventh-largest of 26 Delaware markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings grew 20%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Selbyville?
Gross bookings per Selbyville listing averaged $27,232 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 Selbyville listing brings in $8,710 in July, its best month, and $1,930 in January, its slowest. February runs within 2% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 51% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,260+ a month, about 2.4 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $5,020 or more, roughly $2,100 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,970 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,670 or less, about 56% 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.
July earns about 4.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $3,650 $9,950 $1,750
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.
Selbyville Airbnb Data by Month
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 | $2,940 | 27.0% | $368 | $98 | 56 days | 3.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,895 | 26.6% | $355 | $93 | 71 days | 4.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,782 | 23.1% | $358 | $93 | 50 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,440 | 20.9% | $364 | $79 | 33 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,954 | 19.5% | $364 | $63 | 18 days | 5.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,185 | 24.0% | $355 | $78 | 8 days | 4.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,178 | 25.8% | $348 | $70 | 23 days | 5.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,091 | 23.6% | $343 | $70 | 36 days | 4.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,069 | 26.6% | $386 | $99 | 48 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,509 | 47.1% | $456 | $217 | 67 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,952 | 59.5% | $493 | $321 | 84 days | 5.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $8,069 | 52.6% | $473 | $260 | 87 days | 4.9 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Selbyville address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Selbyville Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Selbyville Airbnb took in $27,232 in the 12 months to September 2026, 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 $2,300 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,130 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,700 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,160 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.
Selbyville Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $23,102 | $39,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Selbyville bookings | $4,130 | $6,980 |
| Gross bookings | $27,232 | $45,980 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of Selbyville listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,760 | −$6,360 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,130 | −$6,980 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,360 | −$2,300 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$540 | −$920 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$820 | −$1,380 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$270 | −$270 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$140 | −$140 |
| 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 | −$11,020 | −$18,350 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,212about $1,350 a month | $27,630about $2,300 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Selbyville Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Selbyville'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 Selbyville 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 Selbyville's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Selbyville listings are booked on 42% or more of their nights, against 27% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $365 adds about $3,630 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $470 a night or more, against a median of $365. 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 $2,310 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $8,710, against $1,930 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Selbyville listings average 4.80 stars, and 41% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 $3,830 a month, against $2,270 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Selbyville?
Selbyville listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Delaware average (39%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 19% in January to 54% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 66%+ of open nights, 39 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 42% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 27% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 14% or less, less than one night a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Selbyville, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 31% 59% 18%
The 12-month rate of 34% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Selbyville?
The average nightly rate in Selbyville, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $389 over the past year, about 7% above the Delaware average of $365 and about 22% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $470 and bottom out in October and November at about $325.
The top 10% charge about 2.1 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $590+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $470 or more, about $110 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $365 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $275 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 44% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $370 $493 $297
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Selbyville?
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 Selbyville it averaged $152 over the past year, from about $62 in a typical January to about $281 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $295+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $200 or more, about $70 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $128 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $83 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR is about 4.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $120 $321 $61
The 12-month RevPAR of $152 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Selbyville
Selbyville has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to May. A listing earns about 3.6 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Selbyville
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,650 $8,710 $1,930
Revenue by month in Selbyville in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,930 |
| February | Low season | $1,970 |
| March | Low season | $2,400 |
| April | Low season | $2,410 |
| May | Low season | $2,830 |
| June | High season | $5,850 |
| July | High season | $8,710 |
| August | High season | $7,770 |
| September | Low season | $2,930 |
| October | Low season | $2,490 |
| November | Low season | $2,340 |
| December | Low season | $2,230 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $7,440 | 50% | $457 |
| Low seasonSeptember–May | $2,390 | 24% | $342 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Selbyville?
Guests book Selbyville stays 64 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 46 days 87 days 8 days
The 12-month figure of 64 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Selbyville
None of the 179 active listings in Selbyville 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 Selbyville.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Selbyville
AirROI's area guide picks Salisbury, Long Neck and Selbyville as the parts of Selbyville 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | A charming city in nearby Maryland, known for its historic district and proximity to the water. Great for travelers looking for both urban and coastal experiences. | Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Pemberton Historical Park, Salisbury Zoo, Salisbury University, Downtown Salisbury shopping and dining |
| Long Neck | A residential area offering a more relaxed atmosphere, with access to various waterways and nature trails, popular with families and retirees. | Marlowe's Fish House, Various marinas, Nature trails, Local parks, Golf courses nearby |
| Selbyville | A small town that is the gateway to Delaware's beaches, with a growing interest from tourists and local attractions. A great central location for visitors. | Local dining options, Historical sites, Access to surrounding beach areas, Family-friendly community events, Nearby nature spots |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Selbyville Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Selbyville is an entire home: 99% of listings, with private rooms at 1%. Houses account for 91% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 6%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Selbyville Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 99%
- Private room 1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.9% | 177 |
| Private room | 1.1% | 2 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Selbyville Airbnb listings by property type
- House 91%
- Apartment/Condo 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor 2%
- Others <1%
- Unique stay <1%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 90.5% | 162 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.6% | 10 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.2% | 4 |
| Others | 0.6% | 1 |
| Unique stay | 0.6% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.6% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Selbyville Have?
Most Selbyville homes are built for groups: 86% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (32%).
Selbyville entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
7%
7%
32%
28%
27%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.8% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.6% | 56 |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% | 50 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 26.6% | 47 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Selbyville
A typical one-bedroom home in Selbyville earned $13,200 over the past year, against $33,800 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12 | $13,200 | $19,600 | $184 | 43% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | $19,600 | $22,200 | $226 | 46% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56 | $18,800 | $22,200 | $332 | 34% |
| 4 bedrooms | 50 | $16,600 | $24,100 | $405 | 31% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 47 | $33,800 | $40,600 | $545 | 32% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Selbyville Sleep?
Selbyville is a group-trip market: 80% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 9.5 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (8%).
Selbyville listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
6%
2%
2%
8%
2%
80%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 5.6% | 10 |
| 4 guests | 2.3% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 1.7% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 8.5% | 15 |
| 7 guests | 1.7% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 80.2% | 142 |
How Selbyville Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Selbyville hosts set up an average of 5.9 beds per listing. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 19
- Beds per listing
- 5.9
- Show exact location
- 51%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Selbyville Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Selbyville: 93% of listings have one, and 68% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Selbyville listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Selbyville
Listings in Selbyville with an EV charger earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $57,900 against $25,400. The gap is smaller for a children's playroom (about twice as much) and an outdoor dining area (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Selbyville listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV charger | 6% | $57,900 | $25,400 | +128% |
| Children's playroom | 6% | $53,000 | $25,700 | +106% |
| Outdoor dining area | 34% | $40,000 | $20,600 | +94% |
| Beach essentials | 22% | $42,400 | $23,000 | +84% |
| Bikes | 17% | $43,100 | $24,000 | +79% |
| Children’s bikes | 7% | $45,200 | $25,900 | +74% |
| Patio or balcony | 68% | $30,500 | $20,100 | +52% |
| Game console | 8% | $39,500 | $26,200 | +51% |
| Sun loungers | 8% | $38,100 | $26,300 | +45% |
| Outdoor furniture | 59% | $31,200 | $21,600 | +44% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Selbyville?
Selbyville 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 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 74% of guests, and Spanish by 15%.
99% of Selbyville guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 99%
- International 1%
Where Selbyville guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | 4.4% |
| New York | 3.4% |
| Philadelphia | 3.4% |
| Washington | 2.7% |
| Newark | 1.5% |
Where Selbyville guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.7% |
| Canada | 0.4% |
| Singapore | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Selbyville guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 73.7% |
| Spanish | 15.5% |
| French | 2.3% |
| Portuguese | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Selbyville?
Selbyville Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 41% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.73, against 4.89 for location and check-in.
Location and check-in score highest in Selbyville; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.73 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.89 |
| Value | 4.75 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Selbyville: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly all Selbyville listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 50% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Selbyville listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 80%
- 181-270 days 17%
- 91-180 days 3%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 79.9% | 143 |
| 181-270 days | 16.8% | 30 |
| 91-180 days | 2.8% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 0.6% | 1 |
Days a year Selbyville listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 1%
- 181-270 days 2%
- 91-180 days 19%
- 31-90 days 50%
- 1-30 days 28%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.1% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 2.2% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 19.0% | 34 |
| 31-90 days | 49.7% | 89 |
| 1-30 days | 27.9% | 50 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Selbyville?
The average Selbyville booking lasts 5.1 nights, longest in July and shortest in September. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year, some 2,450 in all. About three-quarters of 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 Selbyville
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4.1 nights 5.4 nights 2.9 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Selbyville Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
Only 34% of listings in Selbyville accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Selbyville listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Selbyville?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Selbyville, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 10% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Selbyville listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Selbyville?
Nearly all Selbyville listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $273. Spread over the average stay of 5.1 nights, that adds roughly $55 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $273
- Average cleaning fee
- $326
- Listings charging a fee
- 96.6%
- Share of gross revenue
- 15.2%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Selbyville
The top-grossing Airbnb in Selbyville, a five-bedroom home, took in $152,000 over the past year, about 5.6 times the city's average of $27,200. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Bayside Retreat! Guest Favorite! Golf Cart Incl. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 
Minutes to OC on Bay. Hot tub, Game Rm! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.97 - Revenue
- $135,401
- Occupancy
- 43.9%
- Daily rate
- $700
Bayside Resort Luxury Beach Home Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $96,677
- Occupancy
- 39.6%
- Daily rate
- $797
2 Fireplaces | Christmas Tree | Resort Pools Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- $92,704
- Occupancy
- 34.5%
- Daily rate
- $581
Bayside Resort Beach Home Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- $91,212
- Occupancy
- 36.3%
- Daily rate
- $719
Bayside Family Oasis - Perfect for Large Families Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $90,005
- Occupancy
- 30.0%
- Daily rate
- $643
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Selbyville?
Steve is the top-grossing host in Selbyville, with $587,000 in bookings across 36 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 46% of its 179 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Tom grossed $39,000 per listing, about 2.4 times Steve's $16,300.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve | 36 | $586,598 | $16,294 | 4.86/5 | |
| VueStay Vacations By Casago | 29 | $520,899 | $17,962 | 4.46/5 | |
| Shelley | 6 | $168,495 | $28,083 | 4.92/5 | |
| 4 | Jason | 1 | $151,874 | $151,874 | 5.00/5 |
| 5 | Marty | 1 | $135,401 | $135,401 | 4.97/5 |
| 6 | Ocean City Vacation Homes | 2 | $128,679 | $64,340 | 4.62/5 |
| 7 | Tom | 3 | $117,124 | $39,041 | 4.93/5 |
| 8 | Anna | 2 | $109,077 | $54,539 | 4.78/5 |
| 9 | Brian | 1 | $96,677 | $96,677 | 4.96/5 |
| 10 | Amy | 1 | $92,704 | $92,704 | 4.99/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Selbyville?
Professional management companies run 35% of Selbyville listings. Superhosts run a third of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 87% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 33.0%
- Professional management
- 34.6%
- Cohosted listings
- 15.1%
- Instant Book enabled
- 43.6%
- Simplified Pricing
- 86.6%
Nearby markets
Selbyville vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 10 km, Fenwick Island (5 km away, 41 listings) earned the most per listing, about 42% more than Selbyville. Frankford was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 34% in Selbyville.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayville 3 km | 69 | $26,656 | $416 | 33% |
| Fenwick Island 5 km | 41 | $38,705 | $579 | 36% |
| Frankford 6 km | 109 | $25,232 | $287 | 41% |
| South Bethany 8 km | 76 | $30,183 | $513 | 35% |
| Millville 9 km | 139 | $25,319 | $345 | 38% |
| Ocean City 9 km | 4,159 | $31,434 | $354 | 37% |
| Ocean Pines 9 km | 238 | $30,463 | $332 | 40% |
| Bethany Beach 10 km | 452 | $33,724 | $472 | 36% |
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FAQ
Selbyville Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Selbyville?
An active Selbyville Airbnb grossed $27,232 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 179 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,020 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Selbyville?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Selbyville listings earn between $1,670 and $5,020 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,260 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 Selbyville?
Listings in Selbyville were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Delaware average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Selbyville?
The average booked night in Selbyville cost $389 before fees. Half of listings charge between $275 and $470, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Selbyville?
None of the active Selbyville 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 Selbyville?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Selbyville Airbnb grossed $27,232 in the 12 months to September 2026, 17% below 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, $16,212 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 $2,300 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Selbyville?
July usually pays best, averaging $8,710 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Selbyville?
Each night a Selbyville listing was open to book earned $152 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 $295 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Selbyville?
Selbyville stays were booked 64 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Selbyville?
The average Selbyville Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Selbyville rated?
Guests rate Selbyville Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and cleanliness lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Selbyville?
Salisbury, Long Neck and Selbyville draw the most short-term rental interest in Selbyville. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Selbyville?
AirROI counted 179 active Airbnb listings in Selbyville as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Bayville, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Selbyville?
In Selbyville, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $273.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 179 active Airbnb listings in Selbyville 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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