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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Leland 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% | 67 | 16.75 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 55 | 11.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 89 | 13.35 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 87 | 8.70 |
| Population | 10% | 51 | 5.10 |
| Leland Township Total | 75 | ||
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
6.2%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $623K 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 Leland Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Leland Township carries a market score of 75 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 6.16%, just above the Michigan state figure of 6.1%. The area lists 33 active short-term rentals, drawing from a catchment of about 236,600 people within an hour, 1,069,000 within two hours, and just over 3,048,000 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 the average listing at $38,392 a year, the top quartile at $54,233, and the top tenth at $73,363. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to management in this market. Regulation is friendly: no permit is required in Leland Township, and per the ordinance summary, the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Leelanau County hub for neighboring markets. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Leland Township and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Leland Township Vacation Property
Leland Township's revenue curve is sharply seasonal: July, the peak month, generates about 2.62 times the revenue of February, the trough month. That's a wide spread between the strongest and weakest months of the year. Shoulder-season pricing should move with that curve instead of staying static, since a rate built for peak demand won't suit the quieter months near the February trough. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing across the season to match this curve.
Explore the region: see the Leelanau County hub, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Cleveland Township, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Leland 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 Leland 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: Leelanau County has no countywide STR ordinance but most townships have adopted their own — many with hard caps (Elmwood 93, Bingham 86, Cleveland 36). The Leelanau County Health Department governs occupancy based on septic capacity.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Leland Township?
Revenue climbs steadily with size in Leland Township: studios average about $20,473 a year, one-bedrooms $21,599, two-bedrooms $28,226, three-bedrooms $41,189, four-bedrooms $48,401, and five-bedrooms $70,464. Nightly rates follow the same climb, from about $128 for a studio to $470 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy moves the other way, easing from 46.69% at the smallest sizes down to 43.1% for five-bedroom homes — larger properties earn more per booked night even as they fill slightly less often. ROAM's full-service management prices each size to its own demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$20,473/yr
$128/night
1BR
$21,599/yr
$137/night
2BR
$28,226/yr
$179/night
3BR
$41,189/yr
$266/night
4BR
$48,401/yr
$318/night
5BR
$70,464/yr
$470/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Leland Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Leland Township, Michigan?
No. Leland Township does not currently require a permit for short-term rentals — permit type is listed as none, and the market's regulation status is friendly. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance was found for the township; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Leland Township?
The average listing earns about $38,392 a year, with the median close behind at $38,881. The top quartile reaches about $54,233, and the top tenth of listings brings in about $73,363.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Leland Township?
Average occupancy across Leland Township listings is 44.64%, which sits 9.4 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Leland Township?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $128 for a studio up to $470 for a five-bedroom home, with three-bedroom homes averaging about $266 a night.
Is Leland Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Leland Township scores 75 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 6.16%, just above the Michigan figure of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $622,874, and the market carries 33 active listings.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Leland Township?
Leland Township is friendly territory for short-term rentals: no permit is required, and regulation falls under Township Zoning/Planning. As of 2026-04-22, no STR-specific ordinance was found for the township, so general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days. Occupancy is governed by septic capacity through the Leelanau County Health Department.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Leland Township?
July is the peak revenue month in Leland Township, and February is the trough — July brings in about 2.62 times February's revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Leland Township?
Five-bedroom properties post the highest average revenue in Leland Township, about $70,464 a year, with an average nightly rate of $470 and occupancy of 43.1%. Studios average about $20,473 a year at 46.69% occupancy. Revenue rises steadily with size across every bedroom count in between.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Leland Township?
Gross yield in Leland Township runs about 6.16%, just above the Michigan state figure of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) here is about $622,874.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Leland Township?
Revenue varies along two separate dimensions. By size, average revenue ranges from about $20,473 for studios to $70,464 for five-bedroom homes. Separately, market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — sit at $38,392, while the top quartile reaches $54,233 and the top tenth reaches $73,363.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Leland Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Leland 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 Leland Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Leland Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations. [Learn more about our approach](https://roammgmt.com/approach/).
How much can I make renting my Leland Township property on Airbnb?
The average Leland Township vacation rental earns approximately $41,189 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 Leland Township?
Leland 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 Leland 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 Leland 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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