Delaware short-term rental market data
Across Oct 2025 – Sep 2026, Delaware averaged 42.8% occupancy and $323.44 per night across an average of 6,196 active listings. These market-wide figures are a starting point, not a prediction for an individual home.
- Average occupancy
- 42.8%
- Average nightly rate (USD)
- $323.44
- Average active listings
- 6,196
- Busiest month
- Jul 2026
Arithmetic averages of the latest 12 reported monthly figures; active listing counts are rounded.
The market, month by month
Monthly data table
| Month | Occupancy | Nightly rate | RevPAR | Active listings | Avg. revenue / active listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.1% | $272.10 | $87.39 | 5,963 | Not reported |
| Nov 2025 | 24.9% | $241.69 | $60.26 | 5,957 | Not reported |
| Dec 2025 | 23.8% | $241.61 | $57.54 | 5,902 | Not reported |
| Jan 2026 | 21.3% | $238.78 | $50.80 | 6,037 | Not reported |
| Feb 2026 | 22.8% | $230.79 | $52.52 | 6,085 | Not reported |
| Mar 2026 | 26.5% | $241.62 | $64.12 | 6,067 | Not reported |
| Apr 2026 | 31.2% | $276.00 | $86.15 | 6,177 | Not reported |
| May 2026 | 48.2% | $342.16 | $164.82 | 6,310 | Not reported |
| Jun 2026 | 68.7% | $451.36 | $310.23 | 6,364 | Not reported |
| Jul 2026 | 82.7% | $517.44 | $428.02 | 6,455 | Not reported |
| Aug 2026 | 77.0% | $476.58 | $366.97 | 6,537 | Not reported |
| Sep 2026 | 53.9% | $351.14 | $189.24 | 6,502 | Not reported |
Delaware local markets
| Market | Avg. occupancy | Avg. nightly rate | Avg. active listings | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE Helot homes here | 60.8% | $118.62 | 279 | Jun 2026 |
What the numbers say
- July 2026 was the busiest reported month, with 82.7% occupancy.
- January 2026 had the lowest reported occupancy at 21.3%.
- The latest reported month was 28.8 percentage points below the occupancy peak.
Delaware market questions
PriceLabs STR index reports 42.8% average occupancy across the latest 12 reported months. This is an arithmetic average of monthly figures, not an individual property forecast.
July 2026 had the highest reported occupancy at 82.7%. January 2026 had the lowest at 21.3%. This period alone does not establish a recurring seasonal pattern.
Average nightly rate was $323.44 across the reported months.
Data: PriceLabs STR index, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Averages across active listings, not a forecast or guarantee.
Data as of 2026-10-20.
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