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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Calumet, 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% | 52 | 10.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 80 | 8.00 |
| Population | 10% | 15 | 1.50 |
| Calumet Total | 80 | ||
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
20.0%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $183K 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 Calumet Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Calumet is a mid-size market inside Houghton County, scoring 80 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 20.02%, about 13.9 points above the Michigan average. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $182,733, with 26 active listings drawing on a catchment of about 119,000 people within an hour, 283,000 within two hours, and 873,000 within three, with Duluth 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 $36,592 a year, the top quartile at about $46,473, and the top tenth at about $60,895. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages. Calumet requires no short-term rental permit and carries a friendly regulatory status; state law applies a 6% use tax to stays under 30 days. See the Houghton County hub. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Calumet and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Calumet Vacation Property
Calumet's revenue peaks in July and bottoms out in April, the market's trough month, with July running about 4.1 times April's revenue. That's a sharp seasonal curve, with most of the year's income concentrated in the warmer months and a long, quiet stretch around the trough. Shoulder-season pricing around April is worth planning for, given the size of that 4.1x swing. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Houghton County hub, Franklin Township, Hancock, Houghton, and the wider Upper Peninsula region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Calumet 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 Calumet as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Houghton County has no countywide STR ordinance. The City of Houghton requires owner-occupancy. Hancock covers both LTR and STR under one framework.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Calumet?
Revenue rises steadily with bedroom count in Calumet: studios average about $24,048 a year, one-bedrooms about $27,539, two-bedrooms about $31,496, three-bedrooms about $39,834, four-bedrooms about $43,743, and five-bedrooms about $52,893. Nightly rates climb the same way, from about $145 for a studio to about $363 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy trends the opposite way, easing from about 46% for studios to about 40% for five-bedrooms. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,048/yr
$145/night
1BR
$27,539/yr
$173/night
2BR
$31,496/yr
$203/night
3BR
$39,834/yr
$264/night
4BR
$43,743/yr
$297/night
5BR
$52,893/yr
$363/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Calumet Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Calumet, Michigan?
No. Calumet doesn't require a short-term rental permit, and the market's regulatory status is rated friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes apply, and Michigan's state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Calumet?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Calumet listing at about $36,592 a year, the top quartile at about $46,473, and the top tenth at about $60,895. The median listing earns about $34,613.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Calumet?
Calumet's average occupancy rate is about 41.84%, which sits about 12.2 points below the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Calumet?
Nightly rates in Calumet range from about $145 for a studio to about $363 for a five-bedroom home, based on the market's bedroom-size breakdown.
Is Calumet a good market for short-term rental investment?
Calumet scores 80 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 20.02%, about 13.9 points above the Michigan average. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $182,733.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Calumet?
Calumet has no short-term rental permit requirement and a friendly regulatory status. No STR-specific ordinance was found for Calumet as of April 2026; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Calumet?
July is Calumet's peak month for revenue, and April is the trough — July runs about 4.1 times April's revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Calumet?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Calumet, averaging about $52,893 a year, followed by four-bedrooms at about $43,743. Revenue rises with bedroom count, though occupancy is somewhat lower for larger homes, at about 40% versus about 46% for studios.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Calumet?
Calumet's gross yield is 20.02%, about 13.9 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Calumet?
Property size explains much of the spread: a studio in Calumet averages about $24,048 a year while a five-bedroom averages about $52,893, with nightly rates rising from about $145 to about $363 across that range. Occupancy declines slightly as size increases, from about 46% for studios to about 40% for five-bedrooms.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Calumet?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Calumet 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 Calumet, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Calumet — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Calumet property on Airbnb?
The average Calumet vacation rental earns approximately $39,834 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 Calumet?
Calumet 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 Calumet?
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 Calumet 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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