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Is Lexington a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Strong
Lexington, 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% | 45 | 9.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 84 | 8.40 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Lexington Total | 87 | ||
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
22.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $203K 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 Lexington Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Lexington scores 87 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.55%, 16.5 points above the Michigan state average of 6.1%. The typical home value (Zillow index) is about $203,000. Across 36 active listings, the market draws on a wide catchment: roughly 1.26 million people within an hour, 7.05 million within two hours, and 14.16 million within three, with Flint 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 about $45,700 a year, the top quartile at about $60,500, and the top tenth at about $82,500. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
Lexington requires no STR permit and carries a friendly regulation status, though Michigan's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. For full-service vacation rental management in Lexington, see how ROAM compares as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve, or browse the broader Sanilac County market. Ready to see the numbers? start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Lexington Vacation Property
Lexington's revenue swings sharply across the calendar: July, the peak month, generates about 3.09 times the revenue of April, the trough month. That's a wide spread between the strongest and weakest points of the year, and it means shoulder-season pricing in the months around April deserves its own plan rather than a scaled-down copy of July's numbers. ROAM's approach sets pricing month by month, adjusting for exactly this kind of seasonal curve.
Explore the region: see the Sanilac County hub, Port Sanilac, Sanilac Township, and the wider Northeast Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Lexington 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 Lexington as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Sanilac County has no countywide STR ordinance. Port Sanilac and Lexington on the Lake Huron coast are popular seasonal communities with no confirmed STR-specific rules.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Lexington?
Revenue climbs steadily with size in Lexington: studios average about $29,000 a year, two-bedrooms about $35,200, three-bedrooms about $48,700, and five-bedrooms about $74,900. Nightly rates follow the same climb, from about $189 for a studio to about $548 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy moves in the other direction, easing from 41.39% for studios to 35.94% for five-bedrooms — larger properties book fewer nights, at much higher rates, and post the strongest annual revenue on the sheet. ROAM's services cover pricing and operations across every bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$28,988/yr
$189/night
1BR
$29,104/yr
$198/night
2BR
$35,206/yr
$247/night
3BR
$48,708/yr
$354/night
4BR
$57,376/yr
$419/night
5BR
$74,928/yr
$548/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Lexington
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Lexington Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Lexington, Michigan?
No. Lexington has no STR-specific permit requirement (permit type: none), and the market's regulation status is friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes still apply, and Michigan's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Lexington?
The average listing in Lexington earns about $45,700 a year, with a median of about $43,200. The top quartile of listings earns about $60,500, and the top 10% earns about $82,500.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Lexington?
Lexington's average occupancy rate is 36.46%, which is 17.5 points below the Michigan state average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Lexington?
There's no single market-wide nightly rate, but ADR climbs with size in Lexington: about $189 for a studio, $247 for a two-bedroom, $354 for a three-bedroom, and $548 for a five-bedroom.
Is Lexington a good market for short-term rental investment?
Lexington scores 87 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.55%, 16.5 points above the Michigan state average.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Lexington?
Lexington's regulation status is friendly, and no STR-specific permit is required (permit type: none). General zoning and nuisance codes apply, and Michigan's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. Sanilac County has no countywide STR ordinance, and as of the last verification on 2026-04-22, no STR-specific rules had been confirmed for Lexington itself.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Lexington?
July is Lexington's peak month for revenue, generating about 3.09 times what April, the trough month, brings in.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Lexington?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in Lexington, averaging about $74,900 a year at an ADR of about $548. Their occupancy, 35.94%, runs a bit below studios, which post 41.39%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Lexington?
Lexington's gross yield is 22.55%, which is 16.5 points above the Michigan state average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Lexington?
Revenue varies with property size — Lexington listings range from about $29,000 a year for studios to about $74,900 for five-bedrooms. Separately, market-wide figures show their own spread: the average listing earns about $45,700, the top quartile about $60,500, and the top tenth about $82,500. That average reflects every listing on the market, most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Lexington?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Lexington 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 Lexington, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Lexington — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want their property professionally run.
How much can I make renting my Lexington property on Airbnb?
The average Lexington vacation rental earns approximately $48,708 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 Lexington?
Lexington 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 Lexington?
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 Lexington 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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