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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Custer 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% | 57 | 11.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 96 | 14.40 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 92 | 9.20 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Custer 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
15.8%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $228K 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 Custer Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Custer Township carries a market score of 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 15.76%, running 9.7 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%. The typical home value (Zillow index) sits around $228,000. Custer Township counts 163 active listings, with about 539,000 people within an hour, 2.88 million within two hours, and 9.6 million within three hours, anchored by proximity to Grand Rapids.
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 $35,955 in annual revenue, the top quartile at $48,644, and the top tenth at $64,937. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
Custer Township has no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to transient stays under 30 days. See the Wexford County hub.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Custer Township and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment for this property.
Best Times to Rent Your Custer Township Vacation Property
Custer Township's revenue swings sharply across the calendar: July, the peak month, brings in about 2.24 times what February, the trough month, generates. That's a wide spread between high and low season. The shoulder months between those two extremes call for rates set with that swing in mind, since the gap between peak and trough here is large enough to plan around rather than overlook. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Wexford County hub, South Branch Township, Springdale Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Custer 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 Custer 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: Wexford County has no countywide STR ordinance. Cadillac has zoning-based SLU requirements for STRs. Custer Twp and Springdale Twp have no confirmed STR-specific rules.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Custer Township?
Revenue climbs steadily with bedroom count in Custer Township: studios average about $19,683 a year, one-bedrooms about $21,623, two-bedrooms about $26,252, three-bedrooms about $37,951, four-bedrooms about $46,700, and five-bedroom properties about $63,520. Nightly rates follow the same climb, from $122 for a studio up to $404 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy moves the other way — 47.09% for studios down to 44.65% for five-bedrooms — a narrow band that doesn't offset the rate gap. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$19,683/yr
$122/night
1BR
$21,623/yr
$136/night
2BR
$26,252/yr
$163/night
3BR
$37,951/yr
$236/night
4BR
$46,700/yr
$295/night
5BR
$63,520/yr
$404/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Custer Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Custer Township, Michigan?
No permit is required in Custer Township. There's no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026, though general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Custer 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 Custer Township listing at $35,955 a year, the top quartile at $48,644, and the top tenth at $64,937.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Custer Township?
Occupancy runs 46.17% in Custer Township, which is 7.8 points below the Michigan statewide figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Custer Township?
Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $122 for a studio up to about $404 for a five-bedroom, based on per-size averages.
Is Custer Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Custer Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 15.76%, running 9.7 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Custer Township?
Custer Township's regulatory posture is friendly. No permit is required, and there's no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply under the Township Zoning/Planning body, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Custer Township?
July is the peak month and February is the trough; July revenue runs about 2.24 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Custer Township?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most on average, about $63,520 a year, followed by four-bedrooms at about $46,700. Revenue climbs with bedroom count across every size tracked, from studios at about $19,683 up to five-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Custer Township?
Custer Township's gross yield is 15.76%, compared with Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1% — 9.7 points higher.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Custer Township?
Property size is a major factor: revenue climbs from about $19,683 a year for a studio to about $63,520 for a five-bedroom property, with nightly rates rising alongside bedroom count while occupancy stays within a narrow band across sizes.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Custer Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Custer 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 Custer Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Custer Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Custer Township property on Airbnb?
The average Custer Township vacation rental earns approximately $37,951 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 Custer Township?
Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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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