Frankford, Delaware Short-Term Rental Market
The Delaware and Maryland shore STR market averaged $372 ADR, 42.6% occupancy and $4,269 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Frankford, Delaware is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Delaware/Maryland Beaches market area is 43%. average monthly revenue in the Delaware/Maryland Beaches market area is $4,269. average daily rate in the Delaware/Maryland Beaches market area is $372. the top operator in the Delaware/Maryland Beaches market area is Vacasa with 2,346 listings. market score is 49/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Delaware/Maryland Beaches regional market, which includes Frankford. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Frankford.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Frankford, Delaware is a small inland town in Sussex County with about 790 residents, roughly 6 to 8 miles from Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. The performance figures on this page describe the Delaware and Maryland Atlantic beaches STR market, a shared regional series that covers the nearby Atlantic beach towns. Treat every number below as a regional benchmark for the Delaware and Maryland Atlantic beaches STR market rather than a measurement of Frankford alone. In September 2026 the regional market averaged an ADR of $372, occupancy of 42.6% and monthly revenue of $4,269. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 12.5%, ADR rose 5.2% and revenue rose 11.9%. Entire-place listings averaged an ADR of $374. Summing the seasonal months gives annualized revenue of $39,928. Looking at the longer record, occupancy peaked at 52.8% in 2021 and slid to 43.7% by 2025, while ADR climbed from $277 in 2021 to $319 in 2025. The first nine months of 2026 show 48.2% occupancy, a $337 ADR and $4,287 in monthly revenue, versus $3,791 for all of 2025. Because 2026 covers nine months, it is not a like for like comparison with a full year. Frankford itself is not a primary tourist destination. Its visitor draw is agritourism, including a vineyard and winery, a u-pick orchard, an alpaca farm and a wildlife park, and it captures overflow from beachgoers who want a quieter, lower cost base. No Frankford specific visitor counts are published. Bedroom, channel and listing type counts and the leading operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Frankford, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 25% |
| Feb | 35% |
| Mar | 39% |
| Apr | 39% |
| May | 46% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 79% |
| Aug | 77% |
| Sep | 45% |
| Oct | 26% |
| Nov | 25% |
| Dec | 31% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Delaware/Maryland Beaches market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Delaware/Maryland Beaches market as a whole, which includes Frankford, so these counts are not Frankford-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 2,346 | 60,626 | ★ 4.36 |
| 2 | Coastal Resort Rentals | 355 | 1,646 | ★ 4.39 |
| 3 | Shoreline Properties | 349 | 1,861 | ★ 4.28 |
| 4 | Central Reservations | 328 | 4,890 | ★ 4.53 |
| 5 | VacayHome Connect | 312 | 593 | ★ 4.18 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Frankford?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 17.3% |
| vrbo | 25.9% |
| both | 56.8% |
Home Value Trends (Frankford)
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Frankford. The town has no dedicated short-term-rental ordinance in available sources, and rentals are handled under the town’s general rental license, which is reported at $50 per year and renews annually. Land use falls under the town’s Land Development Ordinance (Ordinance No. 29), and no short-term-rental-specific zoning prohibition was found. Standard considerations such as occupancy limits, parking and noise may apply. No maximum nights cap, owner-occupancy requirement or primary-residence requirement was identified. Enforcement severity is rated minimal. At the state level, Delaware charges a 4.5% lodging tax on short-term rentals for agreements entered on or after January 1, 2025. It applies to base rent, not cleaning or linen fees. Owners who rent directly, without a platform, need a Delaware accommodations intermediary business license, reported at $25, while owners who rent only through a platform do not because the platform collects the state license and tax. Sussex County was authorized to add up to 3% in unincorporated areas, but the County Council voted it down 3 to 2 on December 10, 2024, and it would not apply inside incorporated Frankford in any case. These rules describe Frankford only and may differ in the neighboring towns that share its regional performance data. The town’s specific treatment is not fully documented online, so confirm current details with Frankford Town Hall and the Delaware Division of Revenue.
Market Comparison
The Delaware and Maryland Atlantic beaches STR market shows a high-rate, seasonal profile. September 2026 occupancy was 42.6% with a $372 ADR. The seasonal profile explains much of the occupancy level: July and August run at 78.9% and 77.1% occupancy, while the winter months fall to 25% to 35%. Year over year, the market is moving the right direction, with occupancy up 12.5%, ADR up 5.2% and revenue up 11.9%. Frankford’s own position within this region is as a quieter, inland and lower-cost alternative to the beach towns, with agritourism as a secondary draw. Operator and listing mix data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Frankford, so this profile omits it. Investors comparing Frankford with the oceanfront towns in the same series should expect the shared figures to describe the region’s beach demand rather than inland Frankford specifically.
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