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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Moran 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% | 53 | 10.60 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 95 | 14.25 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 89 | 8.90 |
| Population | 10% | 21 | 2.10 |
| Moran Township Total | 81 | ||
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
21.4%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $221K 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 Moran Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Moran Township carries a market score of 81 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 21.4%, 15.3 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. Its 40 active listings sit inside a wider catchment: about 146,750 people within an hour, 538,898 within two hours, and 1,263,485 within three, with Saginaw as the nearest metro. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $221,000.
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put annual revenue at about $47,332; the top quartile reaches about $61,574, and the top tenth about $82,762. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Moran Township.
No permit is required to operate here, and as of April 2026 Moran Township has no STR-specific ordinance beyond general zoning and nuisance codes, though the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Mackinac County hub or neighboring St. Ignace for area context, or compare ROAM to Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve and start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Moran Township Vacation Property
Revenue in Moran Township peaks in July and troughs in April, with July running about 2.7 times April's revenue. That's a wide gap between the two ends of the calendar. Pricing needs to move with that curve across the shoulder months rather than staying static, since a single year-round price misses both the July peak and the April floor. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing to the seasonal curve so each month is priced on its own, not against a single average.
Explore the region: see the Mackinac County hub, St. Ignace, St. James (Beaver Island), and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Moran 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 Moran 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: Mackinac County has no countywide STR ordinance. St. Ignace has a 50-cap with waitlist. Mackinac Island treats <30-day stays as hotel use via zoning.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Moran Township?
Revenue by bedroom count rises steadily with size in Moran Township: studios average $23,651 a year at 47.24% occupancy and a $144 ADR, climbing through $35,121 for two-bedrooms (44.67% occupancy, $221 ADR) and $49,609 for three-bedrooms (43.1% occupancy, $321 ADR) to $87,516 for five-bedrooms (41.3% occupancy, $582 ADR). Occupancy drifts lower as bedroom count rises even as nightly rate and total revenue climb. ROAM's full-service management applies dynamic, size-specific pricing across the portfolio.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,651/yr
$144/night
1BR
$27,016/yr
$168/night
2BR
$35,121/yr
$221/night
3BR
$49,609/yr
$321/night
4BR
$61,080/yr
$402/night
5BR
$87,516/yr
$582/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Moran Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Moran Township, Michigan?
No. Moran Township does not require a permit for short-term rentals — permit type is listed as none — and the market's regulation status is friendly. The state's 6% use tax still applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Moran Township?
The market-wide average is about $47,332 a year, with the median at about $44,786. The top quartile of listings reaches about $61,574, and the top tenth about $82,762.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Moran Township?
Occupancy averages 43.1% in Moran Township, which is 10.9 points below the Michigan benchmark for this metric.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Moran Township?
Nightly rates vary by size: per-bedroom averages range from about $144 for studios up to about $582 for five-bedroom properties, with two-bedrooms averaging about $221 and three-bedrooms about $321.
Is Moran Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
ROAM's market score for Moran Township is 81 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 21.4%, 15.3 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $221,000.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Moran Township?
Moran Township has no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. The state's 6% use tax applies to transient accommodations under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Moran Township?
July is the peak month for revenue in Moran Township, and April is the trough, with July running about 2.7 times April's revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Moran Township?
Five-bedroom properties post the highest average revenue in Moran Township, at about $87,516 a year with a $582 ADR, though occupancy for that size averages 41.3%, lower than smaller sizes.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Moran Township?
Gross yield in Moran Township averages 21.4%, which is 15.3 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Moran Township?
Revenue varies by property size: per-bedroom averages in Moran Township range from about $23,651 for studios to about $87,516 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 about $47,332, with the top quartile at about $61,574 and the top tenth at about $82,762.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Moran Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Moran 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 Moran Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Moran Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Moran Township property on Airbnb?
The average Moran Township vacation rental earns approximately $49,609 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 Moran Township?
Moran 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 Moran 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 Moran 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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