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Is Lyon Township a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Lyon 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% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 57 | 11.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 88 | 8.80 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Lyon Township Total | 90 | ||
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
10.9%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $365K 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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Why Lyon Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Lyon Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 10.89%, about 4.8 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%. The market carries 33 active listings, but the real draw is the catchment behind it: roughly 6.4 million people within an hour, 9.9 million within two, and 19.1 million within three, anchored by nearby Detroit. 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 $39,800; the top quartile reaches about $54,253, and the top tenth about $72,513. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property under management. Lyon Township requires no STR permit and carries a friendly regulation status; general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, alongside the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days. See the Oakland County hub or neighboring Novi. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Lyon Township, and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment to see what your property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your Lyon Township Vacation Property
Revenue in Lyon Township is highly seasonal: July, the peak month, generates about 2.45 times the revenue of April, the trough. That's a wide swing across just a few months, and pricing the same every week of the year won't fit either end of it. Owners should expect meaningfully softer numbers heading into spring and plan rates around that curve rather than one number for the whole calendar. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing dynamically through the calendar, from peak into shoulder and trough months.
Explore the region: see the Oakland County hub, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Commerce Charter Township, and the wider Southeast Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Lyon 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 Lyon 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: Oakland County has no countywide STR ordinance. Ferndale has a dual-track system. Bloomfield Twp effectively prohibits non-owner-occ. Birmingham reviewed and declined to regulate (2021, 2023). Most suburbs have no STR-specific ordinance.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Lyon Township?
By bedroom count, revenue climbs steadily with size: a 0-bedroom averages $23,294 a year, 1-bedroom $25,523, 2-bedroom $30,534, 3-bedroom $41,988, 4-bedroom $49,893, and 5-bedroom $67,568. Nightly rates rise the same way, from $142.86 at 0-bedroom up to $429.97 at 5-bedroom. Occupancy moves in the opposite direction, easing from 47.6% at 0-bedroom down to 44.77% at 5-bedroom — larger properties fill slightly less often but earn far more per booked night. ROAM's services team applies dynamic per-property pricing across every bedroom size in the portfolio.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,294/yr
$143/night
1BR
$25,523/yr
$159/night
2BR
$30,534/yr
$189/night
3BR
$41,988/yr
$262/night
4BR
$49,893/yr
$315/night
5BR
$67,568/yr
$430/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Lyon Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Lyon Township, Michigan?
No. Lyon Township does not require a short-term rental permit, and the market's regulation status is friendly. General township 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 Lyon Township?
The market-wide average listing earns about $39,800 a year, with the median at about $39,377. The top quartile of listings earns about $54,253, and the top tenth about $72,513.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Lyon Township?
Occupancy averages 46.03%, which sits about 8 points below the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Lyon Township?
Nightly rates vary by bedroom count, from about $142.86 for a 0-bedroom up to $429.97 for a 5-bedroom, with a 3-bedroom averaging $262.47.
Is Lyon Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Lyon Township scores 90 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 10.89%, about 4.8 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%. The typical home value (Zillow index) is about $365,349.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Lyon Township?
Lyon Township has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, with oversight from Township Zoning/Planning. The state requires a 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days. Regulation status is friendly, last verified 2026-04-22.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Lyon Township?
July is the peak month and April is the trough; July revenue runs about 2.45 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Lyon Township?
By average revenue, larger properties earn more: 5-bedroom homes average $67,568 a year versus $23,294 for a 0-bedroom, though occupancy eases slightly as size increases, from 47.6% down to 44.77%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Lyon Township?
Gross yield in Lyon Township averages 10.89%, about 4.8 points above the Michigan state average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Lyon Township?
Revenue varies two separate ways here. By bedroom count, it ranges from about $23,294 for a 0-bedroom up to $67,568 for a 5-bedroom. 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 $39,800, the top quartile at about $54,253, and the top tenth at about $72,513.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Lyon Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Lyon 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 Lyon Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Lyon 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 Lyon Township property on Airbnb?
The average Lyon Township vacation rental earns approximately $41,988 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 Lyon Township?
Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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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