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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Acme Township, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 57 | 11.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 72 | 14.40 |
| Density | 15% | 92 | 13.80 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 82 | 8.20 |
| Population | 10% | 79 | 7.90 |
| Acme Township Total | 81 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
10.2%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $411K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
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Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Strong
Regulatory environment at a glance.
Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Why Acme Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Acme Township scores 81 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.22%, about 4.1 points above Michigan's statewide 6.1% yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $411,000, and the market carries 163 active listings, inside a catchment of roughly 407,000 people within an hour, 1.42 million within two hours, and 4.76 million within three; the nearest metro is Saginaw. Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average listing at about $42,000 a year; the top quartile reaches about $54,800, and the top tenth about $73,600. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to the properties it manages. See Grand Traverse County. Acme Township requires a permit: a $300/year Vacation Home license through the Zoning Admin, or a $100/year Tourist Home permit for owner-occupied stays; the combined 50+50 cap is rarely full, and a local agent is required. ROAM provides full-service vacation rental management in Acme Township as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment to see the numbers for your property.
Best Times to Rent Your Acme Township Vacation Property
Acme Township's peak month is July, and the trough is April. July revenue runs about 3.32 times April's — a wide swing between the months of highest and lowest revenue on the calendar. That gap means the shoulder months on either side of summer carry real pricing risk: a rate that works in peak season won't necessarily work in the trough, and the reverse is true too. Owners and managers pricing Acme Township need to treat July and April as different markets, not variations on the same number. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Grand Traverse County hub, Blair Township, East Bay Township, Fife Lake Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Acme Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes ($300/yr)
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Zoning Admin
- Official Source
- View Ordinance
Ord. #2017-01 + Zoning amendment #048 (Nov 14, 2017; amended Aug 2019 and March 2023). Dual-track: Tourist Home ($100/yr, allowed in all districts, owner-occupancy required) and Vacation Home ($300/yr, zoning-specific, no owner-occupancy). Combined 50+50 cap that is rarely full. Local agent required. Acme sits between Traverse City and Elk Rapids on the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay — its regulatory approach is moderate relative to its neighbors and the cap has room.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Acme Township?
Revenue climbs steadily with bedroom count in Acme Township. A 0-bedroom averages about $23,900 a year at a $138 nightly rate and 49% occupancy; a 3-bedroom jumps to about $44,100 at $267 a night; a 5-bedroom averages about $73,600 at $464 a night. Occupancy moves the other direction, easing from about 49% for 0-bedrooms to about 44% for 5-bedrooms, even as nightly rates and total revenue rise. Bigger properties spend somewhat more nights vacant but earn more per night they're booked. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,871/yr
$138/night
1BR
$26,631/yr
$156/night
2BR
$30,525/yr
$180/night
3BR
$44,102/yr
$267/night
4BR
$53,255/yr
$329/night
5BR
$73,592/yr
$464/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Acme Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Acme Township, Michigan?
Yes. Acme Township requires a permit, administered by the Zoning Admin. The ordinance runs two tracks: a $100/year Tourist Home permit for owner-occupied stays, allowed in all districts, and a $300/year Vacation Home license for non-owner-occupied rentals, which is zoning-specific. A local agent is also required.
How much can a vacation rental make in Acme Township?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average listing at about $42,000 a year. The top quartile reaches about $54,800, and the top tenth about $73,600.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Acme Township?
Occupancy in Acme Township averages about 46.2%, which is about 7.8 points below the statewide Michigan figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Acme Township?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $138 for a 0-bedroom up to about $464 for a 5-bedroom, with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom properties landing in between at about $156, $180, $267, and $329 a night.
Is Acme Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Acme Township scores 81 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.22%, about 4.1 points above Michigan's statewide 6.1% yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $411,000, and the market carries 163 active listings.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Acme Township?
Acme Township's regulation status is moderate. A permit is required: a $100/year Tourist Home permit for owner-occupied stays, or a $300/year Vacation Home license for non-owner-occupied stays, both administered by the Zoning Admin. The combined cap sits at 50 of each type and is rarely full, and a local agent is required.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Acme Township?
July is the peak month for revenue in Acme Township, and April is the trough. July revenue runs about 3.32 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Acme Township?
By annual revenue, 5-bedroom properties perform best in Acme Township, averaging about $73,600 a year at a $464 nightly rate, though occupancy for that size runs lower, at about 44%, than smaller sizes.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Acme Township?
Gross yield in Acme Township runs about 10.22%, roughly 4.1 points above Michigan's statewide gross yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Acme Township?
Property size is a major source of revenue variance in Acme Township: a 0-bedroom averages about $23,900 a year, while a 5-bedroom averages about $73,600. Nightly rates rise similarly by size, from about $138 to about $464, even as occupancy eases slightly from about 49% to about 44% as properties get larger.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Acme Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Acme Township as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Acme Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Acme Township — offering dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional Airbnb management for owners who want their property run as a business, not a side project.
How much can I make renting my Acme Township property on Airbnb?
The average Acme Township vacation rental earns approximately $44,102 per year, based on current market data. Properties managed by ROAM typically outperform the market average by 30-50% through optimized pricing, professional photography, and listing optimization.
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Acme Township?
Yes, Acme Township requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $300. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Acme Township?
ROAM offers competitive management packages with transparent pricing. Our fees are structured to align our success with yours — we earn more when your property earns more. Visit our packages page for current pricing.
How does ROAM compare to other Acme Township property managers?
ROAM combines local Michigan expertise with proprietary technology (Signal) for listing optimization and dynamic pricing. Unlike national platforms, we have boots on the ground in your market and treat every property as our own.
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