Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Middle River, MD Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Middle River brought in $24,690 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Middle River run through May 2026.
The short answer
Middle River Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged $305 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 6 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Middle River is the 99th-largest of 126 Maryland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Middle River?
Gross bookings per Middle River listing averaged $24,690 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Maryland average: $31,882), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Middle River listing brought in $5,230 in July, its best month, and $865 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Middle River's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,160+ a month, about 2.7 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,460 or more, roughly $1,800 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,670 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,560 or less, about 59% 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 earned about 6 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
Middle River Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
July led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $3,858 | 38.0% | $238 | $129 | 45 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jul 2025 | $5,229 | 57.5% | $242 | $169 | 45 days | 7 nights |
| Aug 2025 | $5,194 | 52.4% | $241 | $168 | 41 days | 3.5 nights |
| Sep 2025 | $3,139 | 37.6% | $247 | $105 | 43 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,177 | 40.8% | $247 | $102 | 46 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,493 | 37.7% | $248 | $83 | 24 days | 4.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,098 | 37.0% | $246 | $100 | 31 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,765 | 33.7% | $295 | $89 | 28 days | 4.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $865 | 13.1% | $297 | $31 | 33 days | 2.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,333 | 24.2% | $302 | $75 | 34 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,602 | 30.8% | $302 | $87 | 29 days | 2.4 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,415 | 38.1% | $310 | $142 | 59 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Middle River home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Middle River Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Middle River Airbnb took in $24,690 in the 12 months to May 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,340 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 $2,250 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,090 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,590 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.
Middle River Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $21,600 | $36,120 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Middle River bookings | $3,090 | $5,160 |
| Gross bookings | $24,690 | $41,280 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 65% of Middle River listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,750 | −$4,590 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,090 | −$5,160 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,230 | −$2,060 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$490 | −$830 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$740 | −$1,240 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$250 | −$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$120 | −$120 |
| 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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$8,670 | −$14,250 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,020about $1,340 a month | $27,030about $2,250 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Middle River Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Middle River'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 Middle River 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 Middle River's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Middle River listings are booked on 49% or more of their nights, against 33% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $230 adds about $2,320 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $350 a night or more, against a median of $230. 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 $2,160 a year.
- Open for the busy months. July brought the average listing about $5,230, against $865 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Middle River listings average 4.84 stars, and 60% 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 $3,440 a month, against $2,060 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Middle River?
Middle River listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Maryland average and 4 percentage points below the U.S. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 13% in February to 57% in July.
Across Middle River's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 70%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 49% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 33% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
July was the busiest month in Middle River, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Middle River?
The average nightly rate in Middle River, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $305 over the past year, about 9% below the Maryland and U.S. averages (both about $335). Rates peak in May at about $310 and bottom out in June and August at about $240.
Across Middle River's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $455+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $350 or more, about $120 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $230 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $105 or less, about half of the median.
May rates ran 30% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The 12-month ADR of $305 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Middle River?
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 Middle River it averaged $100 over the past year, from about $31 in February to about $169 in July.
Across Middle River's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $206+ per open night, about 2.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $134 or more, about $55 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $77 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $46 or less, about 59% of the median.
July RevPAR was about 5.5 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The 12-month RevPAR of $100 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 Middle River
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Middle River is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in July and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Middle River?
Guests book Middle River stays 37 days ahead on average (about five weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 59 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-March.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Middle River
None of the 20 active listings in Middle River 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 Middle River.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Middle River
AirROI's area guide picks seven Middle River neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Middle River Waterfront, Pleasantville and Hawthorne. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River Waterfront | Offers stunning views and access to the water, making it a delightful spot for vacationers looking to enjoy water activities such as boating and fishing. The area is family-friendly and popular for summer getaways. | Middle River Park, Waterside shopping and dining, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Boat rentals and fishing charters |
| Pleasantville | A charming suburban area with a tight-knit community feel, ideal for families and professionals who prefer a quieter atmosphere while still being close to urban amenities. | Community parks, Local shops and cafes, Proximity to schools, Pleasantville Gardens |
| Hawthorne | Known for its recreational facilities and green spaces, this neighborhood is popular among families and those who enjoy outdoor activities. It provides a relaxed environment great for weekend retreats. | Hawthorne Park, Sports fields, Local hiking trails, Fishing spots along the river |
| East Baltimore | A dynamic area close to the bustling city of Baltimore with a mix of cultural experiences. Great for travelers who want to explore city life and local attractions while enjoying a suburban retreat. | Baltimore Museum of Art, Johns Hopkins University, Druid Hill Park, Inner Harbor, Patterson Park |
| Sparrows Point | A historic area with beautiful landscapes and waterfront views. Attractive for those looking for a blend of history and nature along with quick access to urban amenities in Baltimore. | Bethlehem Steel Memorial, Sparrows Point Historical Society, Parks and nature reserves, Local dining experiences |
| Chase | A quiet residential area that draws families and individuals looking for peace and tranquility, but still offers convenient access to nearby attractions and commuting routes into Baltimore. | Local markets, Chase Lake, Community festivals, Fishing and outdoor activities |
| Wagner | A small neighborhood known for its safety and community vibe, ideal for those looking for a home away from home experience. Attracts guests seeking family-oriented activities. | Local community center, Parks and playgrounds, Charming local eateries |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Middle River vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 32 km, Chestertown (32 km away, 64 listings) earned the most per listing, about 78% more than Middle River. Catonsville was the busiest, booked on 43% of nights against 37% in Middle River.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk 10 km | 37 | $23,647 | $221 | 37% |
| Parkville 13 km | 32 | $11,295 | $191 | 34% |
| Baltimore 17 km | 1,440 | $20,400 | $168 | 41% |
| Towson 18 km | 84 | $20,071 | $233 | 39% |
| Glen Burnie 27 km | 90 | $20,968 | $190 | 42% |
| Rock Hall 27 km | 65 | $32,460 | $342 | 33% |
| Catonsville 28 km | 52 | $18,574 | $152 | 43% |
| Chestertown 32 km | 64 | $43,968 | $409 | 39% |
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Markets Similar to Middle River
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FAQ
Middle River Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Middle River?
An active Middle River Airbnb grossed $24,690 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,460 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Middle River?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Middle River listings earn between $1,560 and $4,460 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,160 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 Middle River?
Listings in Middle River were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the Maryland average. July was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Middle River?
The average booked night in Middle River cost $305 before fees. Half of listings charge between $105 and $350, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Middle River?
None of the active Middle River 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 Middle River?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Middle River Airbnb grossed $24,690 in the 12 months to May 2026, 23% below the Maryland average of $31,882, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $16,020 a year (about $1,340 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 $2,250 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Middle River?
July paid best over the past year, at $5,230 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Middle River?
Each night a Middle River listing was open to book earned $100 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 $206 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Middle River?
Middle River stays were booked 37 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Middle River?
The average Middle River Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Middle River rated?
Guests rate Middle River Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Middle River?
Middle River Waterfront, Pleasantville and Hawthorne draw the most short-term rental interest in Middle River. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Middle River?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Middle River as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Dundalk, 10 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Middle River?
In Middle River, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $155.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Middle River from June 2025 to May 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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