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Oak Island, North Carolina

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Oak Island, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market

CMarket Score 63/100

Quick Answer: Oak Island, North Carolina is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 51%. average monthly revenue is $4,201. average daily rate is $320. the top operator is Vacasa with 776 listings. market score is 63/100 (grade C).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$4,201
↑ 5.4% YoY
51%
Occupancy
↓ 6.2% YoY
$320
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 6.7% YoY
$164
RevPAR
↑ 0.1% YoY
49.1 days avg lead time3.9 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation63
Seasonality43
Investability85
Rental Demand73
Revenue Growth79

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Oak Island, North Carolina
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan32%$199$1,785
Feb45%$196$1,932
Mar55%$220$2,662
Apr56%$254$3,455
May60%$291$4,177
Jun76%$341$6,376
Jul81%$328$6,698
Aug69%$319$5,786
Sep52%$271$3,733
Oct47%$234$2,934
Nov39%$220$2,212
Dec34%$213$2,084

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Oak Island

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Vacasa77618,259★ 4.46
2Oak Island Accommodations4692,489★ 4.43
3Better Beach Rentals4453,724★ 4.37
4Evolve33212,283★ 4.75
5Carolina Retreats by Vtrips3173,785★ 4.54

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Oak Island?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed2,959
2 bed3,619
3 bed4,914
4 bed3,527
5 bed2,714

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$324
Luxury$532
Professionally Managed$411

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$3,500
Entire Place$4,246
House$4,630

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb21.3%
vrbo16.9%
both61.8%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Oak Island)

Typical Home Value
$572,756
Median Sale Price
$598,833
Days to Pending
51
Oak Island, North CarolinaRev $4,201ADR $320Occ 51%Score C (63)

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Quick Facts: Oak Island

Active STRs
2,495
Avg Daily Rate
$408
Occupancy Rate
93%
Population
8,396
Annual Visitors
500,000

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