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ROAM Market Score
Solid
Cleveland 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% | 78 | 19.50 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 50 | 10.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 48 | 9.60 |
| Density | 15% | 89 | 13.35 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 75 | 7.50 |
| Population | 10% | 66 | 6.60 |
| Cleveland Township Total | 67 | ||
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
7.2%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $623K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
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Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Solid
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 Cleveland Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Cleveland Township scores 67 — solid tier — with a gross yield of 7.16%, about 1.1 points above Michigan's 6.1% statewide yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $622,900. The market currently carries 59 active listings, set within a catchment of roughly 276,700 people within an hour, 1.2 million within two hours, and about 3,969,200 within three hours, with Grand Rapids 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 $44,600 a year, the top quartile at about $57,200, and the top tenth at about $76,200. ROAM provides full-service vacation rental management in Cleveland Township, applying dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. See the Leelanau County hub. Cleveland Township requires a $350/year rental license under a strict, capped ordinance. Start with a revenue assessment to see the numbers for your home.
Best Times to Rent Your Cleveland Township Vacation Property
Vacation rental revenue in Cleveland Township follows a clear seasonal pattern: it peaks in July and reaches its lowest point in April. July revenue runs about 4.06 times April's revenue — a revenue ratio, not a measure of bookings or occupancy — based on this market's monthly revenue data. July is the strongest month for revenue in Cleveland Township, and April is the weakest of the two months reported here. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Leelanau County hub, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Elmwood Charter Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Cleveland Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Strict
- Permit Required
- Yes ($350/yr)
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Scott Sheehan
- Official Source
- View Ordinance
Ord. 2024-0514-01 (May 14, 2024; effective Jan 1, 2025). $350/yr license fee. 36-license cap allocated via lottery system. Maximum 12 occupants. Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) effectively required in Leelanau County context. Cleveland Township is one of the newest capped markets in Michigan — the lottery system means securing a license depends partly on chance rather than first-come-first-served timing.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Cleveland Township?
Among Cleveland Township's revenue-by-bedroom figures, five-bedroom properties earn the most, averaging about $70,400 a year at an ADR of about $504 and 37.98% occupancy. Four-bedroom properties average about $54,100 a year, and three-bedroom properties average about $47,900. Smaller units earn less: two-bedroom properties average about $35,400, one-bedroom properties about $29,800, and studios about $30,000. Occupancy runs highest for studios and one-bedrooms, at 45.03% and 43.16%, and is lowest for five-bedroom properties, at 37.98%. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$30,042/yr
$183/night
1BR
$29,814/yr
$189/night
2BR
$35,377/yr
$230/night
3BR
$47,855/yr
$325/night
4BR
$54,083/yr
$375/night
5BR
$70,412/yr
$504/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Cleveland Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Cleveland Township, Michigan?
Yes. Cleveland Township requires a rental license, with a $350 annual fee. The market's regulation status is strict, and the ordinance caps the number of licenses issued, allocated through a lottery system.
How much can a vacation rental make in Cleveland Township?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — show the average listing earning about $44,600 a year, the top quartile earning about $57,200, and the top tenth earning about $76,200.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Cleveland Township?
Occupancy in Cleveland Township averages 40.71%, which is 13.3 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Cleveland Township?
The brief doesn't give a single blended nightly rate, but by bedroom size, average daily rates range from about $183 for studios to about $504 for five-bedroom properties, based on this market's revenue-by-bedroom data.
Is Cleveland Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Cleveland Township scores 67 — solid tier — with a gross yield of 7.16%, about 1.1 points above Michigan's 6.1% statewide yield.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Cleveland Township?
Cleveland Township's regulation status is strict. A rental license is required, at $350 a year, under Ordinance 2024-0514-01 (effective January 1, 2025). The ordinance caps the number of licenses at 36, allocated by lottery, limits occupancy to 12 people, and effectively requires a Principal Residence Exemption in the Leelanau County context.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Cleveland Township?
Peak season is July. The trough month is April, and July revenue runs about 4.06 times April's revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Cleveland Township?
Five-bedroom properties perform best by revenue, averaging about $70,400 a year at an ADR of about $504; occupancy for that size is 37.98%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Cleveland Township?
Gross yield in Cleveland Township runs 7.16%, about 1.1 points above the 6.1% Michigan state yield.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Cleveland Township?
Property size is a big factor in the spread. A studio in Cleveland Township averages about $30,000 a year, while a five-bedroom property averages about $70,400, with average daily rates rising from about $183 to about $504 as bedroom count increases.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Cleveland Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Cleveland 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 Cleveland Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Cleveland Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Cleveland Township property on Airbnb?
The average Cleveland Township vacation rental earns approximately $47,855 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 Cleveland Township?
Yes, Cleveland Township requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $350. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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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