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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Frankfort, 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% | 51 | 10.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 72 | 14.40 |
| Density | 15% | 91 | 13.65 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 79 | 7.90 |
| Population | 10% | 74 | 7.40 |
| Frankfort Total | 79 | ||
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
10.5%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $399K 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
Strong
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 Frankfort Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Frankfort scores 79 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.46%, which runs 4.4 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) sits at about $398,800, against 89 active listings in the market. The catchment reaches further than the town itself: about 277,000 people within an hour, just over 2.1 million within two hours, and roughly 4.44 million within three, 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 annual revenue at about $41,700; the top quartile reaches about $49,500 and the top tenth about $65,400. ROAM provides dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations. The market carries a moderate regulatory posture: an annual license, issued through the City Clerk, is required, with no strict density cap, and the local tax stack layers a 2% accommodation tax on top of the state's 6% use tax. For full-service vacation rental management in Frankfort, ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve; see the Benzie County hub for nearby markets, or start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Frankfort Vacation Property
Frankfort's revenue swings hard across the year: July is the peak revenue month, February is the trough, and July revenue runs about 4.89 times February's. That is a wide seasonal curve to manage, and shoulder months on either side of it need their own pricing attention rather than being priced as an afterthought to the peak. Full-year performance depends on how well those shoulder weeks are handled, not just the summer months. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing to that seasonal curve throughout the year, not just at the peak.
Explore the region: see the Benzie County hub, Almira Township, Benzonia Township, Beulah, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Frankfort Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Tax Rate
- 6% state + 2.00% local
- Governing Body
- City Clerk
STR ordinance updated 2023. Annual license required. No strict density cap. 2% Benzie County accommodation tax applies on top of state 6% use tax. Frankfort is on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Betsie River — a popular resort community in Benzie County. The regulatory environment is moderate compared to neighboring Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Frankfort?
Revenue rises with size in Frankfort: studios average about $32,700 a year at a 47.58% occupancy rate, while 3-bedrooms average about $43,500 at 41.26% occupancy, and 5-bedrooms top the range at about $54,400 with occupancy down to 38.24%. Occupancy drifts lower as bedroom count goes up — 1-bedrooms hold 44.99% and 4-bedrooms 39.78% — while nightly rates rise from about $188 for a studio to about $376 for a 5-bedroom. ROAM applies dynamic pricing across every size, from studios to larger homes, through its services.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$32,692/yr
$188/night
1BR
$35,451/yr
$216/night
2BR
$38,690/yr
$247/night
3BR
$43,537/yr
$285/night
4BR
$45,668/yr
$307/night
5BR
$54,355/yr
$376/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Frankfort
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Frankfort Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Frankfort, Michigan?
Yes. Frankfort requires an annual license for short-term rentals, issued through the City Clerk. The regulatory environment is classified as moderate, with no strict density cap on rentals.
How much can a vacation rental make in Frankfort?
Market-wide, the average Frankfort listing earns about $41,700 a year, with a median of about $36,700. The top quartile of listings earns about $49,500, and the top tenth about $65,400.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Frankfort?
The average occupancy rate across Frankfort listings is 41.26%, which sits 12.7 points below the Michigan state figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Frankfort?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $188 for a studio up to about $376 for a 5-bedroom home, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is Frankfort a good market for short-term rental investment?
Frankfort scores 79 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 10.46%, running 4.4 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Frankfort?
Frankfort's short-term rental ordinance, last updated in 2023, requires an annual license and applies no strict density cap. The regulatory environment is classified as moderate.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Frankfort?
Frankfort short-term rentals carry a 2% accommodation tax, layered on top of the state's 6% use tax.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Frankfort?
July is the peak revenue month in Frankfort, and February is the trough; July revenue runs about 4.89 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Frankfort?
By average annual revenue, 5-bedroom properties perform best in Frankfort at about $54,400, followed by 4-bedrooms at about $45,700. Occupancy runs highest for studios at 47.58% and lowest for 5-bedrooms at 38.24%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Frankfort?
Frankfort's gross yield runs 10.46%, against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $398,800 — 4.4 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Frankfort?
Two separate breakdowns show the spread. By bedroom count, average revenue ranges from about $32,700 for studios to about $54,400 for 5-bedrooms. Separately, 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 $41,700, the top quartile at about $49,500, and the top tenth at about $65,400.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Frankfort?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Frankfort 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 Frankfort, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Frankfort — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Frankfort property on Airbnb?
The average Frankfort vacation rental earns approximately $43,537 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 Frankfort?
Yes, Frankfort requires a short-term rental permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Frankfort?
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 Frankfort 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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