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Sylva, North Carolina

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Sylva, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market

CMarket Score 70/100

Quick Answer: Sylva, North Carolina is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 44%. average monthly revenue is $2,509. average daily rate is $210. the top operator is Evolve with 725 listings. market score is 70/100 (grade C).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$2,509
↑ 5.7% YoY
44%
Occupancy
↑ 3.3% YoY
$210
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 3.7% YoY
$93
RevPAR
↑ 7.1% YoY
48.8 days avg lead time3.7 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation74
Seasonality71
Investability81
Rental Demand59
Revenue Growth67

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Sylva, North Carolina
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan32%$182$1,841
Feb41%$181$1,882
Mar47%$187$2,364
Apr47%$194$2,452
May49%$203$2,509
Jun61%$227$3,529
Jul68%$226$4,163
Aug56%$217$3,422
Sep49%$207$2,750
Oct61%$212$3,425
Nov49%$213$2,818
Dec46%$208$2,731

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Sylva

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

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Evolve72535,200★ 4.76
2Vacasa46317,166★ 4.47
3Yonder1183,770★ 4.71
4Rumbling Bald Resort112412★ 4.35
5Bryson City Cabin Rentals1121,406★ 4.64

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Sylva?

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

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed2,999
2 bed3,826
3 bed3,374
4 bed1,423
5 bed766

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$212
Luxury$357
Professionally Managed$243

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$1,759
Entire Place$2,542
House$2,651

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb27.2%
vrbo11.8%
both61%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Sylva)

Typical Home Value
$330,180
Sylva, North CarolinaRev $2,509ADR $210Occ 44%Score C (70)

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Quick Facts: Sylva

Active STRs
311
Avg Daily Rate
$175
Occupancy Rate
63%
Population
2,578
Annual Visitors
150,000

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