Lake Front-Maine Themed-Soaking Tub-Fire Pit-Kayak Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- $111,385
- Occupancy
- 66.8%
- Daily rate
- $390
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Bucksport brought in $26,719 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 29% less than the Maine average of $37,768.
The short answer
Bucksport is cheaper but busier than the Maine average. Listings averaged $316 a night and were booked on 46% of available nights, against $375 and 43% for the Maine average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.4 times as much as in March, usually the slowest. With only 42 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 42 active listings, Bucksport is the 87th-largest of 189 Maine markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 19% while the number of active listings grew 5%.
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Gross bookings per Bucksport listing averaged $26,719 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Maine average: $37,768), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Bucksport listing brings in $6,230 in July, its best month, and $1,840 in March, its slowest. August runs within 2% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 39% 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 3.3 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 3.4 times what March 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 rates peaked in September 2025 and bookings in August 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,585 | 53.9% | $349 | $153 | 59 days | 5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,163 | 61.1% | $335 | $134 | 61 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,303 | 36.7% | $324 | $77 | 33 days | 3.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,674 | 40.3% | $337 | $86 | 31 days | 3.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,936 | 31.7% | $340 | $62 | 23 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,061 | 35.3% | $335 | $74 | 26 days | 2.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,318 | 25.3% | $334 | $43 | 30 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,772 | 30.3% | $333 | $59 | 39 days | 5.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,295 | 46.2% | $301 | $106 | 52 days | 7.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,517 | 52.3% | $298 | $151 | 62 days | 4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $6,234 | 63.9% | $328 | $201 | 77 days | 3.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,141 | 67.0% | $317 | $198 | 81 days | 4.5 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 Bucksport address, run it through the short-term rental calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Bucksport Airbnb took in $26,719 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,440 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 $2,580 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,750 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,670 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,240 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 | $23,969 | $42,650 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Bucksport bookings | $2,750 | $4,880 |
| Gross bookings | $26,719 | $47,530 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Bucksport listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,660 | −$6,520 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,750 | −$4,880 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,340 | −$2,380 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$530 | −$950 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$800 | −$1,430 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$270 | −$270 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$9,480 | −$16,560 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $17,239about $1,440 a month | $30,970about $2,580 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Bucksport'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 Bucksport 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 $3,960 a month, against $2,230 for the average one.
Occupancy
Bucksport listings were booked on 46% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Maine average (43%) and 5 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 31% in March to 67% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Bucksport, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Bucksport, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $316 over the past year, about 16% below the Maine average of $375 and about the same as the U.S. average ($320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $330 and bottom out in May at about $285.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 16% above May's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Bucksport it averaged $127 over the past year, from about $59 in a typical March to about $201 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.4 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $127 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 42 active listings, the monthly pattern in Bucksport is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in Bucksport
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,060 |
| February | $2,260 |
| March | $1,840 |
| April | $2,450 |
| May | $3,140 |
| June | $4,440 |
| July | $6,230 |
| August | $6,140 |
| September | $3,980 |
| October | $4,130 |
| November | $2,970 |
| December | $3,130 |
Guests book Bucksport stays 50 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 81 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 21 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
Permits
None of the 42 active listings in Bucksport 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 Bucksport.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Bucksport neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Riverfront Park, Main Street and Fort Knox. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Park | Scenic area along the Penobscot River with beautiful views and recreational activities. Ideal for guests looking to enjoy nature, walking trails, and a peaceful environment. | Riverfront Park Trail, Penobscot River, Bucksport Historical Society, Bucksport Marina, Jonathan Buck Cemetery |
| Main Street | The downtown area of Bucksport featuring local shops, cafes, and restaurants. Perfect for visitors who want to experience the small-town charm and community vibe. | Bucksport Village, local boutiques, Maine Coast Impressions, Bucksport Theatre, Bucksport Waterfront |
| Fort Knox | Historic fort offering tours and panoramic views of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Great for history enthusiasts and families looking for educational activities. | Fort Knox State Historic Site, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Fort Knox Visitor Center |
| Swan Lake | Peaceful area offering a relaxing getaway with opportunities for fishing and boating. Ideal for couples and nature lovers. | Swan Lake State Park, fishing spots, hiking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 88% of listings in Bucksport, alongside 5 private-room listings (12%). Houses are the most common property type at 50%, about 1.8 times the share of apartments and condos (29%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Bucksport Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 88.1% | 37 |
| Private room | 11.9% | 5 |
Listings by property type
Bucksport Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 50.0% | 21 |
| Apartment/Condo | 28.6% | 12 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 9.5% | 4 |
| Others | 9.5% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.4% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Bucksport (35% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 37 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Bucksport entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 35.1% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.5% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Bucksport earned $9,890 over the past year, against $31,300 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | $9,890 | $13,400 | $137 | 45% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | $31,300 | $37,400 | $334 | 55% |
The most common capacity in Bucksport is four guests (29% of listings), and 45% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 38 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Bucksport listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 26.3% | 10 |
| 4 guests | 28.9% | 11 |
| 6 guests | 18.4% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 2.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 23.7% | 9 |
Bucksport hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing. About a quarter of listings (24%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Bucksport: 43% of listings have one, and 60% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Bucksport listings with each common amenity
Guests
Bucksport draws mostly domestic guests: 92% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: New York is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews. Of the 8% from abroad, the largest groups come from Canada and the United Kingdom. English is spoken by 65% of guests, and Spanish by 10%.
92% of Bucksport guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Bucksport guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 4.4% |
| Boston | 2.6% |
| Chicago | 2.3% |
| Portland | 1.0% |
| Denver | 1.0% |
Where Bucksport guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 91.9% |
| Canada | 2.0% |
| United Kingdom | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Bucksport guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 65.4% |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| French | 4.7% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Hindi | 3.3% |
Bucksport Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 62% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.83.
Communication scores highest in Bucksport; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.83 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Bucksport listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 12% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Bucksport listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 52.4% | 22 |
| 181-270 days | 35.7% | 15 |
| 91-180 days | 7.1% | 3 |
| 31-90 days | 4.8% | 2 |
Days a year Bucksport listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.8% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 7.1% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 35.7% | 15 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 19.0% | 8 |
The average Bucksport booking lasts 5 nights, longest in May and shortest in February. Listings took about 26 bookings each over the year, some 1,030 in all. 46% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Bucksport
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than seven in ten listings in Bucksport accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Bucksport 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 Bucksport, used by 55% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 36% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Bucksport listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Bucksport listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $109; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly $20 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Bucksport, a four-bedroom home, took in $111,000 over the past year, about 4.2 times the city's average of $26,700. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Lake Front-Maine Themed-Soaking Tub-Fire Pit-Kayak Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Cozy Maine home, w/hot tub! One hour to Acadia NP! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Lake Front-Spa Tub-Fire Pit-Full Kitchen-Canoe Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93
180 Lakefront Views|Kayaks|Fire Pit|Swimming|A/C Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Authentic Maine Log Cabin|Lakefront|Kayaks|Pets Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.93
The Sunset Chalet | PERFECT Location! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99 Professional management companies run one in five Bucksport listings and owners run the rest, though 48% of listings have a co-host. 71% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 22 km, Brewer (21 km away, 30 listings) earned the most per listing, about 79% more than Bucksport.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland 8 km | 62 | $27,241 | $277 | 47% |
| Winterport 9 km | 37 | $24,792 | $304 | 38% |
| Stockton Springs 14 km | 44 | $33,245 | $306 | 41% |
| Dedham 16 km | 45 | $37,959 | $374 | 44% |
| Penobscot 16 km | 35 | $23,850 | $308 | 47% |
| Searsport 20 km | 34 | $25,297 | $265 | 43% |
| Brewer 21 km | 30 | $47,727 | $311 | 44% |
| Bangor 22 km | 137 | $23,570 | $186 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Bucksport Airbnb grossed $26,719 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 42 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,690 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Bucksport listings earn between $1,380 and $4,690 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,170 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 Bucksport were booked on 46% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Maine average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Bucksport cost $316 before fees. Half of listings charge between $145 and $305; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
None of the active Bucksport 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 Bucksport Airbnb grossed $26,719 in the 12 months to September 2026, 29% below the Maine average of $37,768. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $17,239 a year (about $1,440 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 $2,580 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging $6,230 per active listing, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Bucksport listing was open to book earned $127 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 $259 or more.
Bucksport stays were booked 50 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Bucksport Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 26 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Bucksport Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Riverfront Park, Main Street and Fort Knox draw the most short-term rental interest in Bucksport. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 42 active Airbnb listings in Bucksport as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Orland, 8 km away.
In Bucksport, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $109; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 42 active Airbnb listings in Bucksport 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.