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Ocean City, Maryland

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Ocean City, Maryland Short-Term Rental Market

DMarket Score 49/100

Quick Answer: Ocean City, Maryland is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 35%. average monthly revenue is $2,084. average daily rate is $269. the top operator is Vacasa with 2,346 listings. market score is 49/100 (grade D).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$2,084
↓ 9.4% YoY
35%
Occupancy
↓ 12.5% YoY
$269
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 4.9% YoY
$95
RevPAR
↓ 8.2% YoY
52.4 days avg lead time3.4 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation67
Seasonality43
Investability70
Rental Demand47
Revenue Growth92

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Ocean City, Maryland
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan25%$272$2,023
Feb35%$256$2,004
Mar40%$249$2,030
Apr39%$262$2,334
May47%$304$2,768
Jun70%$349$5,336
Jul79%$345$6,758
Aug78%$342$6,733
Sep45%$282$3,338
Oct26%$249$2,040
Nov25%$256$1,898
Dec31%$277$2,111

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Ocean City

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

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Vacasa2,34660,626★ 4.36
2Coastal Resort Rentals3551,646★ 4.39
3Shoreline Properties3491,861★ 4.28
4Central Reservations3284,890★ 4.53
5VacayHome Connect312593★ 4.18

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Ocean City?

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

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed2,126
2 bed4,712
3 bed4,397
4 bed2,232
5 bed1,628

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$271
Luxury$391
Professionally Managed$287

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$1,784
Entire Place$2,098
House$2,685

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb17.3%
vrbo25.9%
both56.8%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Ocean City)

Typical Home Value
$440,846
Median Sale Price
$454,531
Days to Pending
39
Ocean City, MarylandRev $2,084ADR $269Occ 35%Score D (49)

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Quick Facts: Ocean City

Active STRs
7,954
Avg Daily Rate
$348
Occupancy Rate
76%
Population
6,985
Annual Visitors
8,000,000

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