Hatteras Island (Outer Banks), NC: short-term rental market report
Data as of 2026-10-30. Free report under CC BY 4.0.
In Hatteras Island (Outer Banks), NC, the median advertised nightly ask for short-term rentals checking in 0 to 30 days out was $349.93 (n=92 quoted listings, observed 2026-10-30), per Boogie Data. For check-in 60 to 90 days out the median was higher, at $360.83 (n=86). Local rules: all 6 jurisdictions (2 counties and 4 unincorporated communities within Dare County) are read as allowing short-term rentals, though no code we read says so in words (inferred).
Key numbers
| Measure | Value | Sample n | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Observed on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed inventory, listings | 320 | 320 | — | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Nightly ask, 0 to 30 days out, USD | 349.93 | 92 | 244 | 475.16 | 2026-10-30 |
| Nightly ask, 60 to 90 days out, USD | 360.83 | 86 | 226.25 | 529.08 | 2026-10-30 |
| Minimum stay, nights | 1 | 96 | 1 | 1 | 2026-10-30 |
| Land ask, 1 to 10 acres, USD | 770,000 | 25 | 495,000 | 1,350,000 | 2026-10-01 |
What stands out
The middle half of quoted listings ask 244-475 USD a night. Most accept a one-night stay. Dare County, NC holds 369 of 379 sampled listing locations.
Local rules (from official codes; not legal advice)
6 jurisdictions shown (2 counties and 4 unincorporated communities within Dare County): 6 have a dated reading, all permissive (inferred). A seventh has too few sampled listings to show.
| Jurisdiction | Reading | Sampled listings located here | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dare County, NC (unincorporated; Avon, Hatteras Island) | permissive (inferred) | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Dare County, NC (unincorporated; Buxton, Hatteras Island) | permissive (inferred) | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Dare County, NC (unincorporated; Hatteras, Hatteras Island) | permissive (inferred) | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Dare County, NC (unincorporated; Rodanthe, Hatteras Island) | permissive (inferred) | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Dare County, NC (unincorporated) | permissive (inferred) | 369 of 379 | 2026-09-24 |
| Hyde County, NC (unincorporated) | permissive (inferred) | 6 of 379 | 2026-09-24 |
Markets with the closest median ask
Ranked by how close their median is to the Hatteras Island (Outer Banks), NC median of $349.93.
| Market | Median nightly ask, 0 to 30 days, USD | Sample n | Observed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountains (Tennessee side), TN | 333.87 | 69 | 2026-10-30 |
| White Mountains, NH | 369 | 44 | 2026-10-30 |
| Coachella Valley, CA | 328.25 | 46 | 2026-10-30 |
| Summit County, CO | 379.80 | 71 | 2026-10-30 |
| Outer Banks, NC | 316 | 89 | 2026-10-30 |
Methodology
We observed 320 listings; at least 100 are needed. 92 listings had a nightly quote; at least 10 are needed for price and stay summaries. We sampled 379 listing locations to identify jurisdictions. Asks are listed nightly rates before fees and taxes. Rule readings: permissive means no cap, owner-occupancy rule, night limit or district exclusion (a licence or permit may still be required). (inferred) means no code we read says in words that short-term rentals are allowed. We infer it from how the code defines its terms and because homes are allowed without special zoning approval, or there is no zoning at all. Restrictions may still apply; confirm locally.
Sources by category
Official local codes and ordinances, read by us; Public accommodation advertised rate observations; Public accommodation inventory observations; Public land asking-price summaries
Coverage and freshness
One of up to 25 markets chosen by observed inventory, not ranked. We track 210 markets; 207 had every input on 2026-10-30. Data as of 2026-10-30; not a live feed.
Limitations
Asks are not booked rates, occupancy, revenue or yield, and quoted samples can lean expensive. Observations began 2026-08-22; seasonal claims need 90 days of history, so none are made. Lodging taxes are not covered. Land asks cover the county search, not only the named towns. Samples, not a census or a recommendation; markets or rows we don't show may still have activity. No individual listings, transactions or personal details are published.
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Cite as: "Hatteras Island (Outer Banks), NC: short-term rental market report", Boogie Data (ReadyDone, LLC), https://boogiedata.com/reports/str/outer-banks-south, CC BY 4.0 (licence). Covers this report, not the API datasets; provided as is.
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