Ocean City, NJ · Occupancy & ADR
Ocean City occupancy rate and average daily rate
A well-run Ocean City short-term rental models at 54% occupancy — about 197 booked nights a year — at an average daily rate of $298. That works out to $161 of revenue per available night.
Occupancy
54%
197 nights booked
Average daily rate
$298
Revenue per available night
$161
ADR × occupancy
Typical stay length
4.2 nights
≈ 47 turnovers a year
Rate versus nights booked
In Ocean City the two levers move against each other. Modelled outcomes at three pricing positions:
| Pricing position | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Nights | Gross revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price 10% under the market | $268 | 60% | 221 | $59,162 |
| Market pricing | $298 | 54% | 197 | $58,736 |
| Price 10% over the market | $328 | 48% | 173 | $56,891 |
The trade-off uses a modelled price elasticity: a 10% price move shifts occupancy by roughly 12% in the opposite direction. Real elasticity varies by property and by season — treat this as a way to frame the decision, not a forecast.
Occupancy by month
| Month | Modelled occupancy | Modelled ADR |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41% | $244 |
| Feb | 43% | $253 |
| Mar | 52% | $289 |
| Apr | 56% | $307 |
| May | 60% | $325 |
| Jun | 67% | $352 |
| Jul | 71% | $370 |
| Aug | 69% | $361 |
| Sep | 56% | $307 |
| Oct | 48% | $271 |
| Nov | 43% | $253 |
| Dec | 41% | $244 |
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