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Nags Head, North Carolina

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Nags Head, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market

BMarket Score 78/100

Quick Answer: Nags Head, North Carolina is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 52%. average monthly revenue is $3,861. average daily rate is $313. the top operator is Vacasa with 629 listings. market score is 78/100 (grade B).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$3,861
↓ 35.6% YoY
52%
Occupancy
↓ 13.8% YoY
$313
Avg Daily Rate
↓ 29.3% YoY
$162
RevPAR
↓ 39% YoY
58 days avg lead time4.3 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation61
Seasonality41
Investability83
Rental Demand79
Revenue Growth100

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Nags Head, North Carolina
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan29%$246$2,000
Feb41%$232$2,130
Mar55%$233$2,486
Apr57%$281$3,746
May64%$332$4,708
Jun79%$419$7,774
Jul83%$401$8,200
Aug80%$378$7,465
Sep62%$279$4,317
Oct48%$239$3,030
Nov39%$237$2,308
Dec32%$231$2,122

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Nags Head

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

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Vacasa62922,352★ 4.33
2Village Realty5755,553★ 4.49
3Surf Or Sound4512,567★ 4.30
4Resort Realty4351,965★ 4.39
5Seaside vacation rentals3543,576★ 4.44

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Nags Head?

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

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed1,050
2 bed1,253
3 bed2,207
4 bed2,100
5 bed2,134

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$315
Luxury$494
Professionally Managed$358

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$2,697
Entire Place$3,903
House$4,203

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb19.9%
vrbo24%
both56.1%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Nags Head)

Typical Home Value
$721,190
Days to Pending
35
Nags Head, North CarolinaRev $3,861ADR $313Occ 52%Score B (78)

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Quick Facts: Nags Head

Active STRs
1,914
Avg Daily Rate
$464
Occupancy Rate
97%
Population
3,000
Annual Visitors
1,500,000

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