Waterfront! Game Room, Hot Tub, Kayaks, SUP,DogsOk Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $128,048
- Occupancy
- 50.6%
- Daily rate
- $504
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Colington, NC Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Colington brought in $25,605 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 21% less than the North Carolina average of $32,258.
The short answer
Colington Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates are in line with the North Carolina average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged $301 a night and were booked on 35% of available nights, against $305 and 39% for the North Carolina average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 8.9 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 64 active listings, Colington is the 152nd-largest of 298 North Carolina markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 17% while the number of active listings shrank 12%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Colington?
Gross bookings per Colington listing averaged $25,605 over the 12 months to September 2026 (North Carolina average: $32,258), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Colington listing brings in $8,180 in July, its best month, and $923 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 52% 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.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $7,230+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,940 or more, roughly $2,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,760 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,470 or less, about half 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 8.9 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $3,210 $8,760 $786
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.
Colington 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 | $2,836 | 34.2% | $277 | $95 | 67 days | 3.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,285 | 29.7% | $261 | $74 | 56 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,314 | 34.6% | $262 | $77 | 46 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,994 | 27.8% | $275 | $64 | 45 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,189 | 14.4% | $269 | $38 | 43 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $786 | 12.6% | $266 | $28 | 35 days | 1.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,496 | 31.7% | $262 | $81 | 20 days | 6.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,267 | 30.3% | $267 | $76 | 59 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,881 | 40.4% | $315 | $125 | 53 days | 4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $7,282 | 62.4% | $380 | $243 | 70 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $8,764 | 63.1% | $387 | $283 | 99 days | 5.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,656 | 53.3% | $355 | $182 | 79 days | 4 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Colington market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Colington Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Colington Airbnb took in $25,605 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 $2,600 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,230 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,620 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.
Colington Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $23,375 | $41,880 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Colington bookings | $2,230 | $4,000 |
| Gross bookings | $25,605 | $45,880 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 75% of Colington listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,170 | −$5,680 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,230 | −$4,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,280 | −$2,290 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$510 | −$920 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$770 | −$1,380 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$260 | −$260 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$8,350 | −$14,660 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $17,255about $1,440 a month | $31,220about $2,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Colington Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Colington'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 Colington 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 Colington's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Colington listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 35% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $280 adds about $2,810 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $370 a night or more, against a median of $280. 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 $2,340 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $8,180, against $923 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Colington listings average 4.81 stars, and 42% 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 $3,820 a month, against $2,130 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Colington?
Colington listings were booked on 35% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the North Carolina average (39%) and 6 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 17% in February to 65% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 35% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Colington, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 36% 67% 13%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Colington?
The average nightly rate in Colington, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $301 over the past year, about the same as the North Carolina average ($305) and about 6% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $235 in October and November to about $370 in July.
The top 10% charge about 2.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $470+ a night, about 1.7 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $370 or more, about $90 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $280 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $205 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 55% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $277 $387 $212
The 12-month ADR of $301 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 Colington?
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 Colington it averaged $116 over the past year, from about $33 in a typical February to about $264 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $237+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $170 or more, about $75 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $95 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $58 or less, about 61% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 8 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $105 $283 $28
The 12-month RevPAR of $116 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 Colington
Colington has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to April. A listing earns about five times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Colington
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,210 $8,180 $923
Revenue by month in Colington in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,380 |
| February | Low season | $923 |
| March | Low season | $2,020 |
| April | Low season | $2,180 |
| May | Shoulder season | $3,430 |
| June | High season | $6,320 |
| July | High season | $8,180 |
| August | High season | $5,700 |
| September | Low season | $2,640 |
| October | Low season | $2,080 |
| November | Low season | $2,010 |
| December | Low season | $1,710 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $6,730 | 58% | $355 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | $3,430 | 38% | $297 |
| Low seasonSeptember–April | $1,870 | 28% | $246 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Colington?
Guests book Colington stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 96 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical July booking is made in early April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 53 days 99 days 20 days
The 12-month figure of 62 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 Colington
None of the 64 active listings in Colington 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 Colington.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Colington
AirROI's area guide picks four Colington neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Colington Harbor, Outer Banks Beaches and North Carolina Aquarium. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colington Harbor | A peaceful waterfront community known for its beautiful views and access to boating and fishing. Popular among families and tourists looking for a quiet retreat near the beach. | Colington Marina, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nags Head Woods, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Currituck Sound |
| Outer Banks Beaches | Famous for its stunning beaches and natural beauty. Attracts vacationers seeking sun, sand, and surf with plenty of outdoor activities available. | Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Ocracoke Island, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Lighthouses of the Outer Banks |
| North Carolina Aquarium | A popular attraction for families and marine life enthusiasts. It's a great location to generate interest from vacationers visiting the area. | North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Elizabethan Gardens |
| Roanoke Island | Rich in history and culture, Roanoke Island offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. A charming and engaging area for tourists. | The Lost Colony, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Elizabethan Gardens, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Colington Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Colington, ahead of hotel rooms at 6%. Houses account for 75% of the stock; other property types come next at 11%.
Listings by room type
Colington Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 89%
- Hotel room 6%
- Private room 5%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 89.1% | 57 |
| Hotel room | 6.3% | 4 |
| Private room | 4.7% | 3 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Colington Airbnb listings by property type
- House 75%
- Others 11%
- Hotel/Boutique 9%
- Apartment/Condo 5%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 75.0% | 48 |
| Others | 10.9% | 7 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.4% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 4.7% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Colington Have?
Most Colington homes are built for groups: 75% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (55%). Shares are of the 55 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Colington entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
2%
9%
15%
55%
18%
2%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.8% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% | 8 |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.5% | 30 |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% | 1 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Colington
A typical three-bedroom home in Colington earned $18,400 over the past year, against $25,000 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | 30 | $18,400 | $24,500 | $324 | 34% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | $25,000 | $43,700 | $476 | 29% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Colington Sleep?
Colington is a group-trip market: 34% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (33%).
Colington listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
13%
2%
11%
3%
33%
3%
34%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 13.1% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 1.6% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 11.5% | 7 |
| 5 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 32.8% | 20 |
| 7 guests | 3.3% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 34.4% | 21 |
How Colington Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Colington hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 29
- Beds per listing
- 3.7
- Show exact location
- 38%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Colington Offer?
Waterfront settings are common in Colington: 59% of listings have one, and 58% have a backyard.
Share of Colington listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Colington?
Colington draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Richmond is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews.
98% of Colington guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 98%
- International 2%
Where Colington guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 3.5% |
| Suffolk | 2.6% |
| Washington | 2.6% |
| Raleigh | 2.6% |
| Greensboro | 2.2% |
Where Colington guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.2% |
| Canada | 0.4% |
| Cameroon | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Colington guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Italian | 1.1% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Colington?
Colington Airbnbs average 4.81 stars, and 42% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.72, against 4.91 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Colington; value 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 | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.78 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.72 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Colington: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Colington listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 30% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Colington listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 59%
- 181-270 days 31%
- 91-180 days 8%
- 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 59.4% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 31.3% | 20 |
| 91-180 days | 7.8% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 1.6% | 1 |
Days a year Colington listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 9%
- 91-180 days 30%
- 31-90 days 30%
- 1-30 days 30%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.6% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 9.4% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 29.7% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 29.7% | 19 |
| 1-30 days | 29.7% | 19 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Colington?
The average Colington booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in February. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 1,100 in all. 54% 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 Colington
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.9 nights 5.4 nights 2 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Colington Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
44% of listings in Colington accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Colington 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 Colington?
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Colington, used by 30% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 36% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Colington listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Colington?
About nine in ten Colington listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $201, and some higher fees lift the average to $368. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly $45 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $201
- Average cleaning fee
- $368
- Listings charging a fee
- 89.1%
- Share of gross revenue
- 8.7%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Colington
The top-grossing Airbnb in Colington, a four-bedroom home, took in $128,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of $25,600.
Waterfront! Game Room, Hot Tub, Kayaks, SUP,DogsOk Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 
Diamond on the Sound Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $93,743
- Occupancy
- 48.4%
- Daily rate
- $484
Waterfront w/ private elevator; 3 king en suites Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $69,273
- Occupancy
- 44.4%
- Daily rate
- $371
Cozy Cottage on the Canal (Hot Tub, Kayaks & Pool) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $67,765
- Occupancy
- 44.2%
- Daily rate
- $334
Salty Dog (canal-front): Hot tub, kayaks, bikes Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $67,581
- Occupancy
- 73.8%
- Daily rate
- $232
Sunset On The Sound: Water Views | Pool Access Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.69 - Revenue
- $65,247
- Occupancy
- 65.8%
- Daily rate
- $287
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Colington?
Professional management companies run 31% of Colington listings and owners run the rest, though 27% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 47% 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 75% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 46.9%
- Professional management
- 31.3%
- Cohosted listings
- 26.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 56.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 75.0%
Nearby markets
Colington vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 53 km, Southern Shores (13 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.1 times as much as Colington.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills 4 km | 1,262 | $39,180 | $344 | 42% |
| Kitty Hawk 8 km | 445 | $45,333 | $385 | 43% |
| Nags Head 12 km | 921 | $50,174 | $483 | 39% |
| Manteo 12 km | 185 | $30,731 | $300 | 35% |
| Southern Shores 13 km | 168 | $54,201 | $487 | 44% |
| Duck 19 km | 292 | $52,552 | $497 | 40% |
| Corolla 39 km | 813 | $53,588 | $583 | 37% |
| Rodanthe 53 km | 197 | $50,199 | $455 | 41% |
Other Airbnb Markets in North Carolina
- Charlotte Airbnb data 3,535 listings
- Asheville Airbnb data 1,833 listings
- Raleigh Airbnb data 1,708 listings
- Carolina Beach Airbnb data 1,698 listings
- Oak Island Airbnb data 1,643 listings
- Wilmington Airbnb data 1,606 listings
- Durham Airbnb data 1,178 listings
- Bryson City Airbnb data 976 listings
See all 298 North Carolina Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Colington
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Colington:
- Pass Christian Airbnb data MS · $306/night · 35.0%
- City of Geneva Airbnb data NY · $305/night · 35.3%
- Pagosa Springs Airbnb data CO · $293/night · 35.0%
- Bryan Airbnb data TX · $296/night · 34.6%
- Helen Airbnb data GA · $301/night · 35.7%
- Hartwell Airbnb data GA · $292/night · 34.7%
FAQ
Colington Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Colington?
An active Colington Airbnb grossed $25,605 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 64 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,940 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Colington?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Colington listings earn between $1,470 and $4,940 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,230 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 Colington?
Listings in Colington were booked on 35% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the North Carolina average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Colington?
The average booked night in Colington cost $301 before fees. Half of listings charge between $205 and $370, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Colington?
None of the active Colington 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 Colington?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Colington Airbnb grossed $25,605 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% below the North Carolina average of $32,258. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $17,255 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 $2,600 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Colington?
July usually pays best, averaging $8,180 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Colington?
Each night a Colington listing was open to book earned $116 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 $237 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Colington?
Colington stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) 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 Colington?
The average Colington Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Colington rated?
Guests rate Colington Airbnbs 4.81 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Colington?
Colington Harbor, Outer Banks Beaches and North Carolina Aquarium draw the most short-term rental interest in Colington. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Colington?
AirROI counted 64 active Airbnb listings in Colington as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Kill Devil Hills, 4 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Colington?
In Colington, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $201, and some higher fees lift the average to $368.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 64 active Airbnb listings in Colington 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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