Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Houghton County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Houghton County · 5 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 5 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Houghton County
Why Houghton County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
Houghton County is home to 5 short-term rental markets we track, with market scores spanning 76 to 83 and gross yields ranging from 20.02% to 29.28% across the collection. Across 222 active listings countywide, Portage Township leads the group, scoring 83 with a 22.76% gross yield and about $42,000 in average annual revenue. Two more markets worth watching here are Franklin Township and Calumet.
These are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Average annual revenue across the county runs about $47,000, while the top quartile of listings reaches about $62,000.
2 of the 5 tracked markets currently require a permit — regulations vary by municipality here. ROAM provides full-service vacation rental management across Houghton County, and is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started with ROAM to see what your property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Houghton County?
ROAM tracks 5 short-term rental markets across Houghton County, with market scores ranging from 76 to 83.
Which market in Houghton County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Portage Township has the strongest returns we track in Houghton County, with a market score of 83, a 22.76% gross yield, and about $42,000 in average annual revenue.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Houghton County?
Average gross yield across the 5 markets we track in Houghton County is about 25.57%, with individual markets ranging from 20.02% to 29.28%.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Houghton County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality in Houghton County — 2 of the 5 markets we track currently require a permit, while the rest do not.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Houghton County?
July is most commonly the peak month for vacation rentals across the markets we track in Houghton County, while April is typically the trough, with peak-month revenue running about 3.3x trough-month revenue.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Houghton County?
Management fees depend on the property, the market, and the level of service involved, so we don't quote a flat rate here. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started to get a custom quote for your property in Houghton County.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Houghton County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Houghton County — we provide Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and full-service operations for owners in markets like Portage Township and Calumet.
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