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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Bessemer 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% | 56 | 11.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 87 | 8.70 |
| Population | 10% | 70 | 7.00 |
| Bessemer Township Total | 87 | ||
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
33.1%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $124K 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 Bessemer Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Bessemer Township scores 87 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 33.12%, compared to Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. The market carries 48 active listings, with about 117,306 people within an hour, 807,734 within two hours, and 4,176,064 within three. Typical home value (Zillow index) sits near $124,500, and Duluth is 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 $41,200 a year, the top quartile at about $53,600, and the top tenth at about $72,300. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
Bessemer Township has no permit requirement and a friendly regulation status, with the township relying on general zoning and nuisance codes rather than an STR-specific ordinance; the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Gogebic County hub. See Ironwood.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Bessemer Township, Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment to see what your property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your Bessemer Township Vacation Property
July is Bessemer Township's peak month for short-term rental revenue, and February is its trough month. Revenue in July runs about 2.68 times what it runs in February, the peak-to-trough revenue ratio for this market. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Gogebic County hub, Ironwood, Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, and the wider Upper Peninsula region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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: Gogebic County has no countywide STR ordinance. Ironwood city has general rental registration only. No STR-specific regulation found for Ironwood Township, Bessemer, or Wakefield.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Bessemer Township?
Revenue rises with bedroom count in Bessemer Township: a studio averages about $22,300 a year, a one-bedroom about $24,700, a two-bedroom about $29,600, a three-bedroom about $42,900, a four-bedroom about $52,100, and a five-bedroom about $75,800. Nightly rates rise with size too, from about $134 for a studio to about $499 for a five-bedroom, while occupancy runs somewhat lower at the larger end — about 47.6% for a studio versus about 42.8% for a five-bedroom. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations across every bedroom size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$22,287/yr
$134/night
1BR
$24,712/yr
$150/night
2BR
$29,577/yr
$178/night
3BR
$42,903/yr
$268/night
4BR
$52,097/yr
$334/night
5BR
$75,824/yr
$499/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Bessemer Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Bessemer Township, Michigan?
No — Bessemer Township has no permit requirement for short-term rentals, and the market's regulation status is friendly. General township zoning and nuisance codes apply, and Michigan's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Bessemer 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 in Bessemer Township at about $41,200 a year. The top quartile earns about $53,600, and the top decile about $72,300.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Bessemer Township?
Bessemer Township's average occupancy rate is about 45.1%, which sits 8.9 points below the Michigan benchmark for this metric.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Bessemer Township?
Nightly rates vary by bedroom count, from about $134 for a studio to about $499 for a five-bedroom, based on the market's average daily rates by property size.
Is Bessemer Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Bessemer Township scores 87 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 33.12%, compared to Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $124,500.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Bessemer Township?
Bessemer Township has a friendly regulation status: no STR-specific ordinance was found as of April 22, 2026, so general zoning and nuisance codes administered by the Township Zoning/Planning body apply. No permit is required. The state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Bessemer Township?
July is Bessemer Township's peak month for revenue, and February is the trough month. Revenue in July runs about 2.68 times what it runs in February.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Bessemer Township?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in Bessemer Township, averaging about $75,800 a year, compared with about $22,300 for a studio. Revenue rises with each additional bedroom across the board.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Bessemer Township?
Bessemer Township's gross yield is about 33.12%, compared to Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1% — a difference of 27 points.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Bessemer Township?
Property size is a meaningful part of the spread in Bessemer Township — a studio averages about $22,300 a year, while a five-bedroom averages about $75,800. Revenue climbs steadily from studio through five-bedroom, with each larger size earning more on average.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Bessemer Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Bessemer 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 Bessemer Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Bessemer Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Bessemer Township property on Airbnb?
The average Bessemer Township vacation rental earns approximately $42,903 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 Bessemer Township?
Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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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