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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Colfax 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% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 90 | 9.00 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Colfax Township 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
19.4%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $223K 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
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 Colfax Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Colfax Township is a large market: 21 active listings sit inside a catchment of about 1.6 million people within an hour, 6.2 million within two hours, and 12.3 million within three, with Saginaw as the nearest metro. Colfax Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 19.41%, about 13.3 points above Michigan's 6.1% average. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $223,000 against annual revenue that averages about $43,000. That number is a market-wide average across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — while the top quartile reaches about $55,000 and the top tenth about $74,000. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages. See the Isabella County hub. No permit is required here, and the regulatory status is friendly. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Colfax Township, and it's Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Colfax Township Vacation Property
Colfax Township's peak month for vacation rental revenue is July, and its trough month is February. July revenue runs about 2.29 times what the same property brings in during February — that's the market's peak-to-trough revenue ratio. For an owner in Colfax Township, that means revenue in July is more than double what it is in February, based on that same ratio. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Isabella County hub, Mount Pleasant, and the wider Central Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Colfax 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 Colfax 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: Isabella County has no countywide STR ordinance. Mount Pleasant (Central Michigan University) has general rental regulation but no STR-specific rules.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Colfax Township?
In Colfax Township, revenue by bedroom count climbs steadily with size. A studio averages about $25,700 a year, one-bedrooms about $27,500, two-bedrooms about $32,600, three-bedrooms about $44,800, four-bedrooms about $52,500, and five-bedrooms about $76,500 — the highest figure in the market. Occupancy moves the other direction, from about 48.8% for studios down to about 42.6% for five-bedrooms, while the nightly rate climbs from $149 to $502 over that same range. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$25,718/yr
$149/night
1BR
$27,473/yr
$161/night
2BR
$32,622/yr
$191/night
3BR
$44,763/yr
$278/night
4BR
$52,479/yr
$337/night
5BR
$76,475/yr
$502/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Colfax Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Colfax Township, Michigan?
No. Colfax Township does not currently require a permit for short-term rentals (permit type: none), and the market's regulatory status is friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in Colfax Township?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — show an average annual revenue of about $43,000 in Colfax Township. The top quartile earns about $55,000, and the top tenth earns about $74,000.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Colfax Township?
Average occupancy in Colfax Township is about 45.35%, which is 8.6 points below the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Colfax Township?
Nightly rates in Colfax Township vary by property size, from about $149 a night for a studio to about $502 a night for a five-bedroom.
Is Colfax Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Colfax Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 19.41%, about 13.3 points above Michigan's 6.1% average.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Colfax Township?
Colfax Township's regulatory status is friendly, with no permit required (permit type: none) and oversight falling to Township Zoning/Planning. State law requires a 6% use tax on transient accommodations booked for stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Colfax Township?
July is the peak month for vacation rental revenue in Colfax Township, and February is the trough. July revenue runs about 2.29 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Colfax Township?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Colfax Township, averaging about $76,500 a year, well above the $25,700 average for a studio.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Colfax Township?
Gross yield in Colfax Township runs about 19.41%, about 13.3 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Colfax Township?
Revenue differs by property size in Colfax Township — a studio averages about $25,700 a year, while a five-bedroom averages about $76,500.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Colfax Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Colfax 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 Colfax Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Colfax Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Colfax Township property on Airbnb?
The average Colfax Township vacation rental earns approximately $44,763 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 Colfax Township?
Colfax 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 Colfax 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 Colfax 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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