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Is Madison Heights a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Madison Heights, 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% | 64 | 12.80 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 99 | 9.90 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Madison Heights Total | 93 | ||
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
10.7%
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 Madison Heights Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Madison Heights scores 93 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 10.74%, 4.6 points above Michigan's state yield of 6.1%. The market carries 79 active listings, with about 5.76 million people within an hour, 10.37 million within two hours, and just over 19 million within three hours. 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 $39,223 a year; the top quartile reaches $55,349, and the top tenth reaches $71,710. ROAM's full-service vacation rental management in Madison Heights applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations. See the Oakland County hub. No STR-specific ordinance applies to Madison Heights as of 2026-04-22 — general zoning and nuisance codes govern, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve, and you can start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Madison Heights Vacation Property
July is Madison Heights' highest-revenue month, and February is its lowest. July revenue runs about 2.05 times February's — a sizable gap between the calendar's two ends. A listing priced the same way from winter through summer will be underpriced during the July peak and overpriced heading into the February trough, since the two months move on very different revenue levels. The months in between call for rates that flex with that curve rather than holding fixed. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
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.
Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights?
Revenue rises steadily with size in Madison Heights: a studio averages about $23,535 a year at a $128.55 nightly rate, climbing to $40,817 for three bedrooms, $51,708 for four bedrooms, and $65,625 for five bedrooms at a $375.35 nightly rate. Occupancy runs in a narrow band across sizes, from 52.6% for studios down to 50.03% for five-bedroom homes, while nightly rates spread far more widely across the same range. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,535/yr
$129/night
1BR
$24,997/yr
$136/night
2BR
$28,656/yr
$158/night
3BR
$40,817/yr
$225/night
4BR
$51,708/yr
$289/night
5BR
$65,625/yr
$375/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Madison Heights Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Madison Heights, Michigan?
No. Madison Heights has no STR-specific ordinance and no permit requirement as of 2026-04-22 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Madison Heights?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average Madison Heights listing at about $39,223 a year, with the top quartile reaching $55,349 and the top tenth reaching $71,710.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights runs about 51.8% average occupancy, which is 2.2 points below the Michigan state average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Madison Heights?
Nightly rates in Madison Heights vary by size — from about $128.55 for a studio up to $375.35 for a five-bedroom home.
Is Madison Heights a good market for short-term rental investment?
Madison Heights scores 93 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 10.74%, 4.6 points above Michigan's state yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights carries a friendly regulation status, with no permit required and no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Madison Heights?
Peak season runs through July, Madison Heights' highest-revenue month; February is the lowest, with July revenue running about 2.05 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Madison Heights?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in Madison Heights, averaging $65,625 a year at a $375.35 nightly rate, followed by four-bedroom homes at $51,708. Occupancy is fairly close across sizes, from 52.6% for studios to 50.03% for five-bedroom homes.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights properties earn a gross yield of about 10.74%, 4.6 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield, against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $365,349.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Madison Heights?
Property size accounts for much of the spread in Madison Heights: revenue rises from about $23,535 a year for a studio to $65,625 for a five-bedroom home, while occupancy stays close across sizes, from 52.6% down to 50.03%. Larger properties earn more here.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Madison Heights?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Madison Heights — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Madison Heights property on Airbnb?
The average Madison Heights vacation rental earns approximately $40,817 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 Madison Heights?
Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights?
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 Madison Heights 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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