Virginia · Market rankings
Highest Airbnb Revenue Markets in Virginia
Virginia markets ranked by modelled gross annual revenue for a typical three-bedroom short-term rental. Virginia Beach models highest at $54,300.
| # | Market | Modelled annual revenue | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach, VAVirginia Beach City | $54,300 | $248 | 60% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 2 | Alexandria, VAAlexandria City | $53,300 | $228 | 64% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 3 | Charlottesville, VAAlbemarle County | $49,900 | $228 | 60% | Jul–Aug–Sep |
| 4 | Chincoteague, VAAccomack County | $47,200 | $235 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Smith Mountain Lake — Moneta, VABedford County | $47,100 | $248 | 52% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Williamsburg, VAJames City County | $43,400 | $205 | 58% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 7 | Luray, VAPage County | $39,700 | $198 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 8 | Front Royal, VAWarren County | $37,700 | $188 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 9 | Richmond, VARichmond City | $37,000 | $172 | 59% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 10 | Chincoteague area — Onancock, VAAccomack County | $34,300 | $188 | 50% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 11 | Roanoke, VARoanoke City | $32,300 | $158 | 56% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
Revenue is modelled as nightly rate × 365 × occupancy for a three-bedroom home. Bigger homes earn more; the bedroom pages on each market show the spread. 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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