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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Onekama 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% | 56 | 11.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 72 | 14.40 |
| Density | 15% | 92 | 13.80 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 85 | 8.50 |
| Population | 10% | 95 | 9.50 |
| Onekama Township Total | 82 | ||
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
16.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $256K 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
Strong
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 Onekama Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Onekama Township has 34 active listings, but the market draws from a catchment that reaches well past the township line — about 317,903 people within an hour, 2,194,210 within two hours, and 5,702,331 within three, with Grand Rapids as the nearest metro. ROAM's market score here is 82, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 16.64%, 10.5 points above Michigan's statewide 6.1%.
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 $42,597 a year, the top quartile at about $56,075, and the top tenth at about $74,913. ROAM's full-service vacation rental management in Onekama Township applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
See the Manistee County hub for the county picture. For how ROAM compares to national platforms, see Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. A permit (license type) is required under Township Board rules, and the regulation status is moderate. Start with a revenue assessment to see the numbers for your property.
Best Times to Rent Your Onekama Township Vacation Property
Onekama Township's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and bottoms out in April — July revenue runs about 2.96 times April's. That's a sizeable swing across the calendar. A single rate held flat for the whole year won't fit the July peak and the April trough equally well, which is where shoulder-season pricing matters most: spring and fall need their own rate, not a scaled-down version of summer's. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Manistee County hub, Bear Lake, Bear Lake Township, Manistee, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Onekama Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Township Board
- Official Source
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Ord. 2023-01 (replaces Ord. 2019-08; effective April 17, 2023). Permit required. No cap identified. Onekama Township is in Manistee County on Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. The 2023 ordinance replaced a 2019 version — the second iteration suggests ongoing refinement. Contrast with the City of Manistee which adopted a much stricter 165-cap with lottery in July 2025.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Onekama Township?
Revenue in Onekama Township climbs steadily with size: studios average about $22,911 a year, two-bedrooms about $31,237, four-bedrooms about $54,388, and five-bedrooms top the range at about $78,307. Nightly rates follow the same climb, from a $139 average for studios up to $499 for five-bedrooms. Occupancy moves the other way, easing from 47.93% for studios down to 44.43% for five-bedrooms — larger properties earn more per booking but fill slightly fewer nights. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$22,911/yr
$139/night
1BR
$24,587/yr
$152/night
2BR
$31,237/yr
$195/night
3BR
$44,151/yr
$279/night
4BR
$54,388/yr
$345/night
5BR
$78,307/yr
$499/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Onekama Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Onekama Township, Michigan?
Yes. Onekama Township requires a permit (a license) for short-term rentals, administered by the Township Board under Ordinance 2023-01, effective April 17, 2023. The township's regulation status is moderate, and no rental-day cap is identified in the ordinance.
How much can a vacation rental make in Onekama Township?
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 $42,597 a year. The top quartile earns about $56,075, and the top tenth reaches about $74,913.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Onekama Township?
The market-wide occupancy rate in Onekama Township is 45.46%, which sits 8.5 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Onekama Township?
Nightly rates vary by property size, from about $139 for a studio to about $499 for a five-bedroom home, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is Onekama Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Onekama Township scores 82, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 16.64% — 10.5 points above Michigan's statewide 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Onekama Township?
Onekama Township requires a permit (license type) under Ordinance 2023-01, which took effect April 17, 2023 and replaced a 2019 ordinance, administered by the Township Board. The regulation status is moderate, with no cap identified; the data was last verified April 22, 2026.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Onekama Township?
Peak season is July; the slowest month is April. July revenue runs about 2.96 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Onekama Township?
Five-bedroom properties perform best by revenue, averaging about $78,307 a year at a $499 average nightly rate, though their occupancy (44.43%) runs slightly below smaller sizes.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Onekama Township?
Gross yield in Onekama Township averages 16.64%, compared with Michigan's statewide 6.1% — a gap of 10.5 points. Typical home value (Zillow index) here is about $255,974.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Onekama Township?
Property size is a major factor: revenue climbs from about $22,911 a year for a studio to about $78,307 for a five-bedroom home. Nightly rates rise in step, from about $139 to about $499, while occupancy eases slightly as size increases, from 47.93% down to 44.43%.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Onekama Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Onekama 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 Onekama Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Onekama Township — providing Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners.
How much can I make renting my Onekama Township property on Airbnb?
The average Onekama Township vacation rental earns approximately $44,151 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 Onekama Township?
Yes, Onekama Township requires a short-term rental permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Onekama 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 Onekama 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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