Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Marquette County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Marquette County · 5 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 5 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Marquette County
Why Marquette County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track 5 short-term rental markets across Marquette County, with market scores ranging 74 to 84 and gross yields running 15.35% to 21.12% across them. The county's 278 active listings are anchored by the top performer, Chocolay Township, which scores 84 with a 20.47% gross yield and about $50,000 in average annual revenue. Owners across the county can also look at Marquette and Ishpeming.
These are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Average annual revenue across Marquette County runs about $44,000, while the top quartile of listings averages about $57,000.
Regulations vary by municipality here: 1 of 5 tracked markets in Marquette County currently requires a permit. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Marquette County, built as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started to see what your property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marquette County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Marquette County?
ROAM tracks 5 short-term rental markets across Marquette County: Chocolay Township, Forsyth Township, Ishpeming, Negaunee, and Marquette.
Which market in Marquette County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Chocolay Township has the strongest returns in Marquette County, with a market score of 84, a 20.47% gross yield, and about $50,000 in average annual revenue.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Marquette County?
Across Marquette County, gross short-term rental yield averages 18.24%, ranging from about 15.35% to 21.12% depending on the market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Marquette County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality in Marquette County — 1 of the 5 tracked markets currently requires a permit.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Marquette County?
July is most commonly the peak month for short-term rental demand across the markets we track in Marquette County, with April as the trough. Peak-month revenue runs about 2.85x trough-month revenue across the collection.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Marquette County?
Costs depend on the services chosen and how a property is set up, so ROAM structures fees around what's included rather than a single flat number. For a breakdown based on your property, visit roammgmt.com/get-started.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Marquette County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Marquette County — offering full-service Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, and multi-channel distribution for owners in markets like Chocolay Township and Marquette.
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