Maine · Market rankings
Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Maine
Maine markets ranked by modelled gross yield — annual short-term rental revenue against modelled purchase price. A first screen, not a buy signal.
| # | Market | Modelled gross yield | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, MECumberland County | 15% | $252 | 62% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 2 | Bar Harbor, MEHancock County | 14% | $332 | 56% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 3 | Kennebunkport, MEYork County | 13% | $332 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 4 | Ogunquit, MEYork County | 13% | $318 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Camden, MEKnox County | 13% | $312 | 54% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Boothbay Harbor, MELincoln County | 13% | $282 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 7 | Bar Harbor area — Southwest Harbor, MEHancock County | 13% | $298 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 8 | Old Orchard Beach, MEYork County | 13% | $252 | 52% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 9 | Sunday River — Newry, MEOxford County | 13% | $252 | 52% | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| 10 | Rangeley, MEFranklin County | 12% | $218 | 48% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 11 | Greenville, MEPiscataquis County | 12% | $228 | 48% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
Gross yield is modelled revenue ÷ modelled purchase price. Purchase prices are modelled from nightly-rate benchmarks, so always re-run the math with a real asking price on the market's investment page. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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