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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Benton Harbor, 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% | 55 | 11.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 90 | 9.00 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Benton Harbor 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
19.3%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $271K 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 Benton Harbor Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Benton Harbor's market score is 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 19.3%, 13.2 points above the Michigan-wide yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $271,000. The market shows 25 active listings, a small footprint against a wide catchment: roughly 1.56 million people within an hour, 14.4 million within two hours, and 24.5 million within three, with South Bend 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 annual revenue at about $52,323; the top quartile reaches about $70,052, and the top tenth about $92,210. ROAM runs dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for the properties it manages.
No permit is required here, and the regulation status reads friendly.
Learn about full-service vacation rental management in Benton Harbor and Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve, or browse the Berrien County hub. Start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Benton Harbor Vacation Property
Benton Harbor's revenue swings sharply across the year. July, the peak month, brings in about 3.08 times what February, the trough month, brings in. That spread between the strongest and weakest month means pricing set for July will run too high in February, and pricing set for February will run too low in July. Shoulder months fall somewhere between the two and need their own pricing. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing to that curve across the season.
Explore the region: see the Berrien County hub, Benton Charter Township, Benton Township, Bertrand Township, and the wider Southwest Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Berrien County has no countywide STR ordinance. Chikaming Twp (550 permits), New Buffalo city and township, Bridgman (effective ban), and multiple villages have their own rules. This is Harbor Country — Michigan's densest coastal STR zone.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Benton Harbor?
By bedroom count, revenue and nightly rate both climb with size while occupancy eases slightly. Studios average about $31,852 a year at a $188.53 ADR and 46.59% occupancy; one-bedrooms about $32,604 at $200.53 and 45.12%; two-bedrooms about $38,399 at $236.97 and 45.01%; three-bedrooms about $55,479 at $346.17 and 44.63%; four-bedrooms about $66,956 at $425.11 and 43.9%; five-bedrooms about $88,646 at $572.04 and 43.33%. ROAM's full-service management prices each size to its own demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$31,852/yr
$189/night
1BR
$32,604/yr
$201/night
2BR
$38,399/yr
$237/night
3BR
$55,479/yr
$346/night
4BR
$66,956/yr
$425/night
5BR
$88,646/yr
$572/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Benton Harbor
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Permits, tax remittance, insurance verification, and local regulation monitoring managed for you.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Benton Harbor Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Benton Harbor, Michigan?
No. Benton Harbor does not currently require a permit for short-term rentals (permit type: none), and the regulation status is friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in Benton Harbor?
Market-wide, the average listing earns about $52,323 a year; the median listing earns about $52,176. The top quartile reaches about $70,052, and the top tenth about $92,210.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Benton Harbor?
Occupancy across the market averages 44.63%, which sits 9.4 points below the Michigan-wide occupancy figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Benton Harbor?
Nightly rates vary by size: studios average a $188.53 ADR, one-bedrooms $200.53, two-bedrooms $236.97, three-bedrooms $346.17, four-bedrooms $425.11, and five-bedrooms $572.04.
Is Benton Harbor a good market for short-term rental investment?
Benton Harbor's market score is 90, exceptional tier, with a gross yield of 19.3% — 13.2 points above the Michigan-wide yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $271,000.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Benton Harbor?
No permit is required for short-term rentals in Benton Harbor; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no STR-specific ordinance was found for Benton Harbor as of the last verification on 2026-04-22. A state use tax of 6% applies to transient accommodations booked under 30 days. Regulation status here reads friendly.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Benton Harbor?
July is the peak revenue month and February is the trough, with July revenue running about 3.08 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Benton Harbor?
Five-bedroom homes post the highest average revenue, about $88,646 a year at a $572.04 ADR and 43.33% occupancy. Four-bedrooms average about $66,956 and three-bedrooms about $55,479, each at somewhat higher occupancy.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Benton Harbor?
Gross yield in Benton Harbor runs 19.3%, about 13.2 points above the Michigan-wide yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Benton Harbor?
Revenue varies along two independent measures here. By bedroom count, average annual revenue ranges from about $31,852 for studios to about $88,646 for five-bedroom homes. Separately, market-wide figures show the average listing earning about $52,323, the top quartile about $70,052, and the top tenth about $92,210. That market-wide average is a blend across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Benton Harbor?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Benton Harbor — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners.
How much can I make renting my Benton Harbor property on Airbnb?
The average Benton Harbor vacation rental earns approximately $55,479 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 Benton Harbor?
Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor?
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 Benton Harbor 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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