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ROAM Market Score
Exceptional
Pontiac, 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% | 55 | 11.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 100 | 15.00 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 97 | 9.70 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| Pontiac Total | 91 | ||
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
12.1%
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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Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Why Pontiac Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Pontiac scores 91 — exceptional tier — with a gross yield of 12.07%, about 6 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield. The market has 54 active listings, with 5.7 million people within an hour, 10.8 million within two hours, and 17.2 million within three, anchored by the Detroit metro. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $365,000 against roughly 558,000 housing units. Occupancy sits at 44.37%, about 9.6 points under the Michigan benchmark.
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 $44,101 a year; the top quartile reaches $57,273, and the top tenth $76,762. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
Pontiac carries no STR-specific ordinance as of this writing; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. No permit is required through Building Safety. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in Pontiac, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. See Oakland County for more on the area, or start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Pontiac Vacation Property
July brings the highest revenue of the year in Pontiac; revenue runs about 2.15 times what February, the lowest month, brings in. That's a meaningful swing between the two ends of the calendar, and shoulder-season pricing benefits from tracking that curve closely rather than treating every month the same. ROAM's dynamic pricing approach adjusts nightly rates through the year, moving from July's peak down to February's trough and the months between.
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.
Pontiac Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Building Safety
No STR-specific ordinance found for Pontiac 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 Pontiac?
In Pontiac, revenue climbs with bedroom count: a studio averages about $21,000 a year, a two-bedroom about $29,900, a four-bedroom about $54,700, and a five-bedroom about $91,800. Nightly rates scale the same way, from roughly $136 for a studio to $591 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy stays in a tight band across every size, between about 44% and 46%. ROAM's full-service management is built to price each size to what it can command in this market.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$21,403/yr
$136/night
1BR
$23,084/yr
$150/night
2BR
$29,917/yr
$195/night
3BR
$43,645/yr
$281/night
4BR
$54,711/yr
$353/night
5BR
$91,846/yr
$591/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Pontiac Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Pontiac, Michigan?
No. Pontiac does not require a permit for short-term rentals; permit type is listed as none, with Building Safety as the governing body. The market's regulation status is friendly, and there is no STR-specific ordinance as of this writing — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Pontiac?
The average Pontiac listing brings in about $44,101 a year. The median sits at $41,182, the top quartile reaches $57,273, and the top tenth of listings earns about $76,762.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Pontiac?
Occupancy averages 44.37% across Pontiac listings, about 9.6 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Pontiac?
Nightly rates vary by size, from about $136 for a studio to $591 for a five-bedroom, with one, two, three, and four-bedroom homes priced at roughly $150, $195, $281, and $353.
Is Pontiac a good market for short-term rental investment?
Pontiac scores 91, an exceptional tier, with a gross yield of 12.07% — about 6 points above Michigan's 6.1% state yield.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Pontiac?
Pontiac has no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22; general zoning and nuisance codes apply. No permit is required, and the governing body is Building Safety. The state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days, and the market's regulation status is friendly.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Pontiac?
July is the peak month for revenue in Pontiac, and February is the trough. Peak-month revenue runs about 2.15 times trough-month revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Pontiac?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in Pontiac, averaging about $91,846 a year at a $591 nightly rate. Revenue and nightly rate rise with each additional bedroom, from about $21,403 for a studio up through $54,711 for a four-bedroom.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Pontiac?
Pontiac's gross yield runs 12.07%, about 6 points above Michigan's statewide yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Pontiac?
Two independent breakdowns are at play. By bedroom count, revenue ranges from about $21,403 for a studio to $91,846 for a five-bedroom. Separately, market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average at $44,101, the top quartile at $57,273, and the top tenth at $76,762.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Pontiac?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Pontiac 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 Pontiac, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Pontiac — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for owners who want more than self-management delivers.
How much can I make renting my Pontiac property on Airbnb?
The average Pontiac vacation rental earns approximately $43,645 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 Pontiac?
Pontiac 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 Pontiac?
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 Pontiac 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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