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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Delaware (2026)
Rehoboth Beach is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Delaware in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 11 markets. Its listings averaged $45,200 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 42% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 11 for market size, 2nd of 11 for revenue per listing and 2nd of 11 for occupancy. Lewes and Dewey Beach come next.
- Markets tracked
- 26
- Active Airbnb listings
- 3,980
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $32,900
- Occupancy rate
- 39%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $365
- Revenue change, typical market
- +12%
The short answer
Delaware Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Delaware, the 3,980 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $32,900 over the same period. They were booked on 39% of nights at about $365 a night; the ranking covers the 11 markets with at least 100 active listings. Revenue per listing rose in 8 of the 11 ranked markets with a comparable year of data, by 12% in the typical one.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 10 Airbnb markets in Delaware are
Each dot is one of the 26 markets AirROI tracks in Delaware, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
Top 10
The Top 10 Airbnb Markets in Delaware
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rehoboth Beach Large market · High earnings | $45,200 | 42% | |
 Lewes Large market · High earnings | $34,200 | 41% | |
 Dewey Beach High earnings · High occupancy | $58,500 | 43% | |
| 4 |  Bethany Beach Growing revenue · Large market | $33,700 | 36% |
| 5 |  Wilmington High occupancy | $14,500 | 40% |
| 6 |  Ocean View Growing revenue · Large market | $24,300 | 36% |
| 7 |  Frankford High occupancy · Growing revenue | $25,200 | 41% |
| 8 |  Selbyville | $27,200 | 34% |
| 9 |  Millville Growing revenue | $25,300 | 38% |
| 10 |  Newark Year-round demand | $13,200 | 38% |
1. Rehoboth Beach
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Rehoboth Beach - Avg. revenue
- $45,200 +18% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 42%
- Nightly rate
- $415
- Active listings
- 915
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 2nd of 11
- Occupancy 2nd of 11
- Market size 1st of 11
- Year-round 9th of 11
- Growth 2nd of 11
- How it earns
- Rehoboth Beach fills more nights than most of Delaware: 42% of them, the second-highest occupancy of the 11 ranked markets, at about $415 a night. That adds up to $45,200 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 11 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $3,930 a month; the top quarter clear $6,540 or more. Revenue per listing rose 18% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Delaware, helped by nightly rates 12% higher.
- When it earns
- Rehoboth Beach's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $12,400 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $1,780.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (30% of entire homes), and houses make up 65% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February.
Revenue per listing by month
$12,400 $1,780- Median listing
- $3,930/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $6,540+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 69 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 52%
Areas in the full report: Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk · The Pines · Cape Henlopen State Park
Full Rehoboth Beach Airbnb report2. Lewes
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Lewes - Avg. revenue
- $34,200 +12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 41%
- Nightly rate
- $340
- Active listings
- 455
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 3rd of 11
- Occupancy 4th of 11
- Market size 2nd of 11
- Year-round 5th of 11
- Growth 6th of 11
- How it earns
- Lewes is Delaware's second-largest Airbnb market, with 455 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $34,200, the third-highest of the 11 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $3,340, and the best quarter clear $5,290. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, helped by nightly rates 9% higher.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Lewes concentrates from June to August: July earns about $9,230 per listing, about 5.1 times as much as February.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.88 stars on average against 4.80 for the typical market in Delaware, so reviews set a high bar.
- The competition
- It is still largely owner-run: professional managers account for 10% of listings, and Superhosts make up 56% of hosts.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can ride out a slow February and want to manage a property themselves.
Revenue per listing by month
$9,230 $1,800- Median listing
- $3,340/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $5,290+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 63 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 56%
Areas in the full report: Downtown Lewes · Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal · North Shores
Full Lewes Airbnb report3. Dewey Beach
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Dewey Beach - Avg. revenue
- $58,500 +11% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 43%
- Nightly rate
- $540
- Active listings
- 226
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 1st of 11
- Occupancy 1st of 11
- Market size 6th of 11
- Year-round 11th of 11
- Growth 7th of 11
- How it earns
- Dewey Beach commands premium rates, about $540 a night, and still books 43% of nights, 4 points above the Delaware average. Average revenue per listing came to $58,500, the highest of the 11 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $5,540 and a top-quarter listing $8,630 or more. Revenue per listing rose 11% over the year, helped by nightly rates 11% higher. With 226 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Dewey Beach, the months from June to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $16,500 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,750. Guests book early, about 80 days ahead against roughly 64 for the typical market in Delaware, and stay about 5 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.80 for the typical market in Delaware, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (32% of entire homes), and houses make up 57% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February and can furnish and price for a premium stay.
Revenue per listing by month
$16,500 $1,750- Median listing
- $5,540/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $8,630+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 80 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 49%
4. Bethany Beach
Known for: Growing revenue · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bethany Beach - Avg. revenue
- $33,700 +31% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $470
- Active listings
- 452
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 4th of 11
- Occupancy 9th of 11
- Market size 3rd of 11
- Year-round 9th of 11
- Growth 1st of 11
- How it earns
- Bethany Beach is Delaware's third-largest Airbnb market, with 452 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $33,700, the fourth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $4,040 a month; the top quarter clear $6,750 or more. Revenue per listing rose 31% over the year, the biggest gain in Delaware, helped by nightly rates 14% higher.
- When it earns
- Bethany Beach's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $12,200 per listing; February, the quietest month, brings in about $1,660.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.70 stars) trail the typical market in Delaware (4.80), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- The competition
- Professional managers run 46% of listings, against about 24% in the typical market in Delaware, and the largest operator runs 150 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can carry costs through a quiet February and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$12,200 $1,660- Median listing
- $4,040/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $6,750+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 73 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 23%
Areas in the full report: North Bethany · Bethany Beach · South Bethany
Full Bethany Beach Airbnb report5. Wilmington
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Wilmington - Avg. revenue
- $14,500 −5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 40%
- Nightly rate
- $160
- Active listings
- 278
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 9th of 11
- Occupancy 5th of 11
- Market size 5th of 11
- Year-round 2nd of 11
- Growth 9th of 11
- How it earns
- Wilmington is Delaware's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 278 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $14,500 in revenue over the year, the ninth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. Its place at #5 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 11) rather than on revenue per listing. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,580, and the best quarter clear $2,880. Revenue per listing slipped 5% over the year even with rates 26% higher, as bookings softened. Its 278 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Wilmington has two seasons, May–August and October–November. June is the strongest month at about $2,980 per listing, and January the quietest at about $1,410. Guests book later than in most of Delaware, about 27 days ahead against roughly 64 for the typical market in Delaware; stays average 9 nights.
- What sells
- Smaller places set the market: only 29% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 68% in the typical market in Delaware.
- The competition
- It is still largely owner-run: professional managers account for 11% of listings, and Superhosts make up 49% of hosts.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,980 $1,410- Median listing
- $1,580/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,880+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 27 days
- Average stay
- 9 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 49%
6. Ocean View
Known for: Growing revenue · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ocean View - Avg. revenue
- $24,300 +18% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 36%
- Nightly rate
- $370
- Active listings
- 363
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 8th of 11
- Occupancy 8th of 11
- Market size 4th of 11
- Year-round 6th of 11
- Growth 3rd of 11
- How it earns
- Ocean View is Delaware's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 363 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $24,300, the eighth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. Its place at #6 rests on revenue growth (3rd of 11) rather than on revenue per listing. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,860 and a top-quarter listing $4,590 or more. Revenue per listing rose 18% over the year, the third-biggest gain in Delaware, helped by nightly rates 13% higher.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Ocean View concentrates from June to August: July earns about $8,210 per listing, about 5.6 times as much as January.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 3 bedrooms (31% of entire homes), and houses make up 77% of supply.
- The competition
- Professional managers run 38% of listings, against about 24% in the typical market in Delaware, and the largest operator runs 58 listings, so new hosts compete with polished operations.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow January and plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$8,210 $1,450- Median listing
- $2,860/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,590+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 64 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 31%
Areas in the full report: Ocean View Beach · Bethany Beach · South Bethany
Full Ocean View Airbnb report7. Frankford
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Frankford - Avg. revenue
- $25,200 +14% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 41%
- Nightly rate
- $285
- Active listings
- 109
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 7th of 11
- Occupancy 3rd of 11
- Market size 10th of 11
- Year-round 7th of 11
- Growth 5th of 11
- How it earns
- Frankford listings charge about $285 a night, 22% below the Delaware average, and are booked on 41% of nights. That adds up to $25,200 per listing over the year, the seventh-highest of the 11 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on occupancy (3rd of 11) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $2,550 a month; the top quarter clear $4,110 or more. Revenue per listing rose 14% over the year, helped by nightly rates 26% higher. With 109 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- In Frankford, the months from June to August earn above the yearly average, led by July at about $7,390 per listing; February is the low point at about $1,170.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.86 stars on average against 4.80 for the typical market in Delaware, so reviews set a high bar.
- What sells
- Three-bedroom homes lead the market (44% of entire homes), and houses make up 78% of supply.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are prepared for thin bookings around February.
Revenue per listing by month
$7,390 $1,170- Median listing
- $2,550/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,110+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 56 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 45%
8. Selbyville
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Selbyville - Avg. revenue
- $27,200 +10% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $390
- Active listings
- 179
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 5th of 11
- Occupancy 11th of 11
- Market size 7th of 11
- Year-round 4th of 11
- Growth 8th of 11
- How it earns
- Selbyville listings charge about $390 a night, 6% above the Delaware average, and are booked on 34% of nights. Listings averaged $27,200 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $2,970, and the best quarter clear $5,020. Revenue per listing rose 10% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher, even as the number of listings grew 20%. Its 179 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Selbyville's season runs from June to August, peaking in July at about $8,710 per listing; January, the quietest month, brings in about $1,930.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 86% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 68% in the typical market in Delaware, and houses make up 91% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet January and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$8,710 $1,930- Median listing
- $2,970/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $5,020+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 64 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 33%
9. Millville
Known for: Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Millville - Avg. revenue
- $25,300 +17% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $345
- Active listings
- 139
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 6th of 11
- Occupancy 7th of 11
- Market size 8th of 11
- Year-round 8th of 11
- Growth 4th of 11
- How it earns
- Millville books 38% of nights at about $345 a night, close to the typical market in Delaware. Average revenue per listing came to $25,300, the sixth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $2,910 and a top-quarter listing $4,670 or more. Revenue per listing rose 17% over the year, helped by nightly rates 12% higher. With 139 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Millville concentrates from June to August: July earns about $9,000 per listing, about 6.5 times as much as March. More than a third of listings (35%) ask for a stay of a week or more.
- What sells
- Big homes set the market: 92% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 68% in the typical market in Delaware, and houses make up 92% of supply.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.90 stars on average against 4.80 for the typical market in Delaware, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can ride out a slow March and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$9,000 $1,390- Median listing
- $2,910/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $4,670+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 70 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 3 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 30%
10. Newark
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Newark - Avg. revenue
- $13,200 −25% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 38%
- Nightly rate
- $145
- Active listings
- 118
Where it places among the 11 ranked markets in Delaware
- Revenue 10th of 11
- Occupancy 6th of 11
- Market size 9th of 11
- Year-round 1st of 11
- Growth 11th of 11
- How it earns
- Newark is one of the steadier markets in Delaware: February, its slowest month, still brings in about 62% of June's revenue. Average revenue per listing came to $13,200, the tenth-highest of the 11 ranked markets. Its place at #10 rests on year-round demand (1st of 11) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $1,620 a month; the top quarter clear $2,850 or more. Revenue per listing fell 25% over the year. Its 118 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Delaware, about 33 days before check-in, and guests stay about 10 nights.
- What sells
- Private rooms are a large part of supply (31% of listings), which pulls the average nightly rate down.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.69 stars) trail the typical market in Delaware (4.80), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who prefer a smaller one- or two-bedroom place and want income that holds up all year.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,740 $1,710- Median listing
- $1,620/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,850+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 33 days
- Average stay
- 10 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 41%
Full ranking
How All 11 Ranked Markets in Delaware Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Rehoboth Beach Large market, high earnings | $45,178 | 42% | $417 | 14% | +18% | 915 | |
| Lewes Large market, high earnings | $34,247 | 41% | $338 | 19% | +12% | 455 | |
| Dewey Beach High earnings, high occupancy | $58,472 | 43% | $542 | 11% | +11% | 226 | |
| 4 | Bethany Beach Growing revenue, large market | $33,724 | 36% | $472 | 14% | +31% | 452 |
| 5 | Wilmington High occupancy | $14,546 | 40% | $158 | 47% | −5% | 278 |
| 6 | Ocean View Growing revenue, large market | $24,285 | 36% | $370 | 18% | +18% | 363 |
| 7 | Frankford High occupancy, growing revenue | $25,232 | 41% | $287 | 16% | +14% | 109 |
| 8 | Selbyville | $27,232 | 34% | $389 | 22% | +10% | 179 |
| 9 | Millville Growing revenue | $25,319 | 38% | $345 | 15% | +17% | 139 |
| 10 | Newark Year-round demand | $13,170 | 38% | $144 | 62% | −25% | 118 |
| 11 | Dover | $11,254 | 35% | $123 | 40% | −19% | 100 |
By measure
Delaware Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Delaware
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey Beach #3 overall | $58,500 | |
| Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | $45,200 | |
| Lewes #2 overall | $34,200 | |
| 4 | Bethany Beach #4 overall | $33,700 |
| 5 | Ocean View #6 overall | $24,300 |
| 6 | Wilmington #5 overall | $14,500 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Delaware by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 200 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey Beach #3 overall | $540 | |
| Bethany Beach #4 overall | $470 | |
| Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | $415 | |
| 4 | Ocean View #6 overall | $370 |
| 5 | Lewes #2 overall | $340 |
| 6 | Wilmington #5 overall | $160 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Delaware
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 200 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Dewey Beach #3 overall | 43% | |
| Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | 42% | |
| Lewes #2 overall | 41% | |
| 4 | Wilmington #5 overall | 40% |
| 5 | Ocean View #6 overall | 36% |
| 6 | Bethany Beach #4 overall | 36% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Delaware
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 200 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington #5 overall | 47% | |
| Lewes #2 overall | 19% | |
| Ocean View #6 overall | 18% | |
| 4 | Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | 14% |
| 5 | Bethany Beach #4 overall | 14% |
| 6 | Dewey Beach #3 overall | 11% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Delaware
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 200 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Beach #4 overall | +31% | |
| Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | +18% | |
| Ocean View #6 overall | +18% | |
| 4 | Lewes #2 overall | +12% |
| 5 | Dewey Beach #3 overall | +11% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Delaware
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach #1 overall | 915 | |
| Lewes #2 overall | 455 | |
| Bethany Beach #4 overall | 452 | |
| 4 | Ocean View #6 overall | 363 |
| 5 | Wilmington #5 overall | 278 |
| 6 | Dewey Beach #3 overall | 226 |
| 7 | Selbyville #8 overall | 179 |
| 8 | Millville #9 overall | 139 |
| 9 | Newark #10 overall | 118 |
| 10 | Frankford #7 overall | 109 |
| 11 | Dover #11 overall | 100 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Delaware Earn the Most
July is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in Delaware. February is the most common slowest month, in 7 markets.
July earns about 5.9 times what February does
Average revenue per listing across the 11 ranked markets in Delaware, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,820 | – | – |
| February | $1,670 | – | – |
| March | $2,090 | – | – |
| April | $2,460 | – | – |
| May | $3,610 | – | – |
| June | $7,040 | 2 markets | Wilmington, Newark |
| July | $9,780 | 9 markets | Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach |
| August | $8,810 | – | – |
| September | $3,740 | – | – |
| October | $2,690 | – | – |
| November | $2,410 | – | – |
| December | $2,350 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 11 markets in Delaware with at least 100 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 6 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Delaware
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Delaware?
Rehoboth Beach ranks first of the 11 markets in Delaware in AirROI's ranking, with $45,200 in average revenue per listing and 42% occupancy. Lewes and Dewey Beach follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Delaware?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 200 listings, Dewey Beach leads at $58,500 a year, ahead of Rehoboth Beach at $45,200. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Delaware?
The average active listing in Delaware earned $32,900 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 39% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between $14,500 and $33,700 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Delaware?
The average listing in Delaware was booked on 39% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 36% and 41%, so a market above about 41% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Delaware?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Dewey Beach has the highest occupancy, with 43% of available nights booked, followed by Rehoboth Beach at 42%. Its listings average about $540 a night and $58,500 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Delaware?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Dewey Beach has the highest average nightly rate, about $540, followed by Bethany Beach at $470. Wilmington is the least expensive, at about $160. The average booked night in Delaware costs about $365.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Delaware?
July is the highest-earning month for 9 of the 11 ranked markets, followed by June (2). February is the most common slowest month, in 7 of the 11 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Delaware earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, Wilmington has the steadiest income: its slowest month, January, still earns about half of its best. Lewes follows, at 19%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Delaware?
Among ranked markets with at least 200 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Bethany Beach, up 31% on the year before, and in Rehoboth Beach, up 18%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Delaware in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 8 of the 11 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 12%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Delaware?
AirROI tracked 3,980 active Airbnb listings in Delaware over the 12 months to September 2026, across 26 markets. The largest ranked market is Rehoboth Beach, with 915 listings, followed by Lewes with 455.
Directory
All 26 Airbnb Markets in Delaware
Every Delaware city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
B
- Bayville 69 listings
- Bear 30 listings
- Bellefonte 17 listings
- Bethany Beach 452 listings
- Bowers 18 listings
- Brookside 22 listings
D
- Dagsboro 18 listings
- Dewey Beach 226 listings
- Dover 100 listings
F
- Fenwick Island 41 listings
- Frankford 109 listings
G
- Georgetown 22 listings
L
- Lewes 455 listings
N
- New Castle 57 listings
- Newark 118 listings
O
- Ocean View 363 listings
R
- Rehoboth Beach 915 listings
S
- Selbyville 179 listings
- Smyrna 24 listings
- South Bethany 76 listings
- Sussex County 52 listings
W
- Wilmington 278 listings