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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Benton 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% | 59 | 11.80 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 91 | 9.10 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Benton Township Total | 91 | ||
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
16.8%
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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Why Benton Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Benton Township scores 91 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 16.82%, well above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. The market carries 29 active listings, with about 1.6 million people within an hour, 14.4 million within two hours, and 24.5 million within three, near South Bend. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $271,000.
These revenue figures are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution: the average listing earns about $45,600, the top quartile about $60,500, and the top tenth about $80,600. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations across the properties it manages.
Regulation here is friendly: no permit is required, and general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, with no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026. See the Berrien County hub.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Benton Township, and stands 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 Benton Township Vacation Property
Benton Township's peak month is July; the trough is February. July revenue runs about 2.25 times February's — a wide swing across the calendar. That gap makes the shoulder months between the two worth close pricing attention, since revenue shifts substantially from the winter trough up toward the summer peak and back down again. Owners pricing the calendar as if every month looked like July, or every month looked like February, will misprice most of the year. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Berrien County hub, Benton Charter Township, Benton Harbor, Bertrand Township, and the wider Southwest Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Benton Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Township Zoning/Planning
No STR-specific ordinance found for Benton Township 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 Township?
Larger properties earn more in Benton Township: a 5-bedroom averages about $81,200 a year at an ADR near $499, a 3-bedroom averages about $48,000 at an ADR near $285, and a studio (0-bedroom) averages about $24,900 at an ADR near $149. Occupancy holds in a narrow band across sizes: about 49% at studios, down to about 46% at 5 bedrooms, while ADR and revenue rise steadily with bedroom count. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,928/yr
$149/night
1BR
$29,288/yr
$174/night
2BR
$34,759/yr
$205/night
3BR
$47,984/yr
$285/night
4BR
$55,435/yr
$331/night
5BR
$81,216/yr
$499/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Benton Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Benton Township, Michigan?
No. Benton Township does not currently require a permit for short-term rentals; general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the regulatory posture here is friendly as of the last review in April 2026.
How much can a vacation rental make in Benton Township?
Market-wide, the average listing in Benton Township earns about $45,600 a year — but that's an average across every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. The top quartile earns about $60,500, and the top tenth about $80,600.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Benton Township?
Occupancy in Benton Township averages about 47.5%, which is about 6.5 points below the Michigan statewide figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Benton Township?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $149 at studios up to about $499 at 5-bedroom properties, based on Benton Township's per-bedroom averages.
Is Benton Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
ROAM's market score for Benton Township is 91 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 16.82%, well above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Benton Township?
Regulation in Benton Township is friendly: no permit is required, and there's no STR-specific ordinance as of the April 2026 review — general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, under Township Zoning/Planning oversight.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Benton Township?
July is the peak month for revenue in Benton Township, and February is the trough — July revenue runs about 2.25 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Benton Township?
By average annual revenue, 5-bedroom properties perform best in Benton Township at about $81,200 a year, followed by 4-bedrooms at about $55,400 and 3-bedrooms at about $48,000.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Benton Township?
Benton Township's gross yield is 16.82%, compared with Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Benton Township?
Revenue varies mainly by property size in Benton Township: a studio averages about $24,900 a year, while a 5-bedroom averages about $81,200. Nightly rates also rise with bedroom count, from about $149 at studios to about $499 at 5-bedrooms.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Benton Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Benton 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 Benton Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Benton Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Benton Township property on Airbnb?
The average Benton Township vacation rental earns approximately $47,984 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 Township?
Benton Township 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 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 Benton 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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