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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Ironwood, 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% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 96 | 9.60 |
| Population | 10% | 67 | 6.70 |
| Ironwood Total | 88 | ||
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
31.9%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $124K 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
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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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Ironwood Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Ironwood carries a market score of 88 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 31.9%, 25.8 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. The market counts 66 active listings, with about 133,526 people within an hour, 713,664 within two hours, and just over 4 million within three hours, with Duluth as the nearest metro. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $124,000.
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 $39,720 a year, the top quartile at about $49,648, and the top tenth at about $65,695. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners in the market.
Ironwood's regulation status is friendly, with no permit required; the state's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days still applies. See the Gogebic County hub. See Watersmeet Township.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Ironwood as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Ironwood Vacation Property
Ironwood's revenue follows a clear seasonal curve: July is the highest-revenue month and April the lowest, with July revenue running about 1.91 times April's. That's a sizeable swing across the calendar for an owner to plan pricing around, not a minor seasonal dip. Shoulder-season pricing should track that curve, moving up as July approaches and down as the market heads toward April. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Gogebic County hub, Bessemer Township, Ironwood Township, Wakefield Township, and the wider Upper Peninsula region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Ironwood Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
No STR-specific ordinance found for Ironwood as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Gogebic County has no countywide STR ordinance. Ironwood city has general rental registration only. No STR-specific regulation found for Ironwood Township, Bessemer, or Wakefield.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Ironwood?
In Ironwood, revenue climbs steadily with size: a studio averages about $21,070 a year, a one-bedroom about $23,204, a two-bedroom about $29,060, a three-bedroom about $41,300, a four-bedroom about $51,295, and a five-bedroom about $72,390. Nightly rates rise the same way, from about $121 for a studio to about $453 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy moves the other direction, easing from about 48% for a studio to about 45% for a five-bedroom — larger properties book somewhat less often but earn far more per stay. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$21,070/yr
$121/night
1BR
$23,204/yr
$134/night
2BR
$29,060/yr
$169/night
3BR
$41,300/yr
$248/night
4BR
$51,295/yr
$318/night
5BR
$72,390/yr
$453/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Ironwood Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Ironwood, Michigan?
No permit is currently required for a short-term rental in Ironwood; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and Michigan's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance had been found for Ironwood, and the market's regulation status is friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in Ironwood?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Ironwood listing at about $39,720 a year, the top quartile at about $49,648, and the top tenth at about $65,695.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ironwood?
Ironwood's average occupancy rate is 46.46%, which sits 7.5 points below the Michigan state benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Ironwood?
Nightly rates in Ironwood range from about $121 for a studio to about $453 for a five-bedroom, based on the market's per-size revenue data.
Is Ironwood a good market for short-term rental investment?
Ironwood scores 88, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 31.9% — 25.8 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Ironwood?
Ironwood's regulation status is friendly, with no STR-specific permit required. General zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with Michigan's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance had been identified for Ironwood.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Ironwood?
Ironwood's highest-revenue month is July; April is the lowest. July revenue runs about 1.91 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Ironwood?
By annual revenue, the five-bedroom tier performs best in Ironwood, averaging about $72,390 a year, though its occupancy (44.96%) runs a bit below the studio's 48.31%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Ironwood?
Ironwood's gross yield is 31.9%, compared with the Michigan state yield of 6.1% — a gap of 25.8 points.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Ironwood?
Property size is a big factor: Ironwood's per-size revenue data shows annual revenue climbing from about $21,070 for a studio to about $72,390 for a five-bedroom, with nightly rates rising alongside it from about $121 to about $453.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Ironwood?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Ironwood 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 Ironwood, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Ironwood — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Ironwood property on Airbnb?
The average Ironwood vacation rental earns approximately $41,300 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 Ironwood?
Ironwood 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 Ironwood?
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 Ironwood 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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