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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Auburn Hills, 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% | 56 | 11.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 90 | 9.00 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Auburn Hills Total | 90 | ||
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
11.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $365K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
ROAM portfolio vs market comparison pending
Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Exceptional
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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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Auburn Hills Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Auburn Hills scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 11.62%, which runs 5.5 points above the Michigan state figure of 6.1%. The market carries 54 active listings against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $365,000, inside a catchment of roughly 5.7 million people within an hour, 10.6 million within two hours, and 17.1 million within three hours, with Detroit as the nearest metro. 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 $42,440 a year, the top quartile at about $53,954, and the top tenth at about $72,881. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to that same market. Auburn Hills has no local STR-specific ordinance and no permit requirement, a friendly regulatory posture. See the Oakland County hub. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Auburn Hills, and it's Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Auburn Hills Vacation Property
Auburn Hills' peak revenue month is July, and the trough is February. July revenue runs about 2.34 times February's — a wide swing between the calendar's high and low points. Shoulder months between those two extremes sit somewhere on that curve, and pricing that doesn't adjust for them either sits too high during the slow stretch around February or leaves revenue on the table during the July peak. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Oakland County hub, Berkley, Commerce Charter Township, Farmington Hills, and the wider Southeast Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Auburn Hills Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
No STR-specific ordinance found for Auburn Hills as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Oakland County has no countywide STR ordinance. Ferndale has a dual-track system. Bloomfield Twp effectively prohibits non-owner-occ. Birmingham reviewed and declined to regulate (2021, 2023). Most suburbs have no STR-specific ordinance.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Auburn Hills?
Revenue climbs steadily with bedroom count in Auburn Hills. Studios average about $22,108 a year at a $137 nightly rate; one-bedrooms about $23,557; two-bedrooms about $27,244. The jump gets steeper from there — three-bedrooms average about $41,769, four-bedrooms about $52,951, and five-bedrooms about $87,011 at a $550 nightly rate. Occupancy moves the other direction as size increases, sliding from 47.01% for studios down to 44.6% for five-bedrooms, a narrow but consistent decline. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$22,108/yr
$137/night
1BR
$23,557/yr
$150/night
2BR
$27,244/yr
$173/night
3BR
$41,769/yr
$262/night
4BR
$52,951/yr
$333/night
5BR
$87,011/yr
$550/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Auburn Hills Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Auburn Hills, Michigan?
No. Auburn Hills has no permit requirement and no STR-specific ordinance as of the most recent review; general zoning and nuisance codes apply. Michigan's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days still applies.
How much can a vacation rental make in Auburn Hills?
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 $42,440 a year in Auburn Hills. The top quartile earns about $53,954, and the top tenth about $72,881.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Auburn Hills?
Auburn Hills' average occupancy rate is 45.1%, which sits 8.9 points below the Michigan state figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Auburn Hills?
Nightly rates in Auburn Hills vary by property size — from about $137 for studios up to about $550 for five-bedroom properties, based on the market's per-bedroom-size averages.
Is Auburn Hills a good market for short-term rental investment?
Auburn Hills scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 11.62%, 5.5 points above the Michigan state figure of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Auburn Hills?
Auburn Hills has no STR-specific ordinance as of the most recent review; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. Michigan's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days still applies.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Auburn Hills?
Peak revenue month is July; the trough is February. July revenue runs about 2.34 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Auburn Hills?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most, averaging about $87,011 a year at a $550 nightly rate, though occupancy runs slightly lower at 44.6% versus 47.01% for studios.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Auburn Hills?
Auburn Hills' gross yield is 11.62%, compared with the Michigan state figure of 6.1% — 5.5 points higher.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Auburn Hills?
Property size is the main source of variance: studios average about $22,108 a year while five-bedroom properties average about $87,011. Nightly rates rise sharply with bedroom count, from $137 to $550, while occupancy stays fairly narrow across sizes, from 44.6% to 47.01%.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Auburn Hills?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Auburn Hills 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 Auburn Hills, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Auburn Hills — offering Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Auburn Hills property on Airbnb?
The average Auburn Hills vacation rental earns approximately $41,769 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 Auburn Hills?
Auburn Hills does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Auburn Hills?
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 Auburn Hills 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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