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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Niles, 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% | 68 | 13.60 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 99 | 9.90 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Niles 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
16.0%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $271K 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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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Niles Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Niles scores 93 — ROAM's market score puts it in the exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 15.95%, about 9.9 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $271,000. The market carries 31 active listings, but that's a small slice of a much wider catchment: roughly 1.76 million people within an hour, nearly 15 million within two hours, and almost 25.8 million within three, with South Bend 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 $43,240 a year; the top quartile reaches $56,083, and the top tenth hits $72,087. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages, offering full-service vacation rental management in Niles as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Regulation here is friendly: no permit is required, general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Berrien County hub or neighboring Oronoko Charter Township for more, or start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Niles Vacation Property
Niles' highest revenue comes in July, and its lowest in February — July revenue runs about 1.86 times February's. That's a meaningful gap between the two ends of the calendar, and it puts real weight on how the shoulder months in between get priced, since the swing from trough to peak is significant enough to plan rates around month by month. ROAM's pricing approach adjusts nightly rates to that seasonal curve throughout the year, from the February low through the July peak and back again.
Explore the region: see the Berrien County hub, Benton Charter Township, Benton Harbor, Benton Township, and the wider Southwest Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Niles 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 Niles as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Berrien County has no countywide STR ordinance. Chikaming Twp (550 permits), New Buffalo city and township, Bridgman (effective ban), and multiple villages have their own rules. This is Harbor Country — Michigan's densest coastal STR zone.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Niles?
Revenue climbs with bedroom count in Niles: 0-bedrooms average $30,998 a year, 1-bedrooms $32,733, 2-bedrooms $36,857, 3-bedrooms $46,226, 4-bedrooms $50,325, and 5-bedrooms $62,304. Nightly rates follow the same climb, from a $159 ADR at 0-bedrooms up to $324 at 5-bedrooms. Occupancy holds in a tight band across every size, from 54.77% at 2-bedrooms to 55.5% at 0-bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms at 55.17%. ROAM's approach prices each property to its own size and demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$30,998/yr
$159/night
1BR
$32,733/yr
$168/night
2BR
$36,857/yr
$191/night
3BR
$46,226/yr
$241/night
4BR
$50,325/yr
$263/night
5BR
$62,304/yr
$324/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Niles Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Niles, Michigan?
No. Niles has no STR-specific ordinance and no permit is required — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. Regulation here is rated friendly, last verified April 22, 2026.
How much can a vacation rental make in Niles?
The average listing in Niles earns about $43,240 a year, with the median at $42,585. The top quartile reaches $56,083, and the top tenth of listings earns $72,087 or more.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Niles?
Average occupancy in Niles runs 55.17%, about 1.2 points above the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Niles?
Nightly rates in Niles vary by size: about $159 for a 0-bedroom, $168 for a 1-bedroom, $191 for a 2-bedroom, $241 for a 3-bedroom, $263 for a 4-bedroom, and $324 for a 5-bedroom.
Is Niles a good market for short-term rental investment?
Niles scores 93 — the exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 15.95% against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $271,000.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Niles?
Niles has no STR-specific ordinance; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and no permit is required. The state requires a 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days. Berrien County itself has no countywide STR ordinance. This was last verified April 22, 2026.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Niles?
July is the peak month for revenue in Niles, and February is the trough — July revenue runs about 1.86 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Niles?
By average revenue, 5-bedrooms perform best in Niles at $62,304 a year, followed by 4-bedrooms at $50,325 and 3-bedrooms at $46,226. Occupancy stays close across every size, roughly 54.8% to 55.5%, while nightly rates run from about $241 for 3-bedrooms up to $324 for 5-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Niles?
Niles carries a gross yield of 15.95%, about 9.9 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Niles?
Two different breakdowns show revenue spread in Niles. By property size, listings average $30,998 a year for a 0-bedroom up to $62,304 for a 5-bedroom. Separately, across all listings market-wide, the average is $43,240, the top quartile $56,083, and the top tenth $72,087 — that market-wide average covers every listing, including those self-managed by owner-operators without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Niles?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Niles 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 Niles, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Niles — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional day-to-day operations for owners who'd rather not self-manage.
How much can I make renting my Niles property on Airbnb?
The average Niles vacation rental earns approximately $46,226 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 Niles?
Niles 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 Niles?
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 Niles 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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