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Is Portage Township a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Strong
Portage 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% | 59 | 11.80 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 87 | 8.70 |
| Population | 10% | 25 | 2.50 |
| Portage Township Total | 83 | ||
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
22.8%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $183K 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 Portage Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Portage Township scores 83 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.76%, 16.7 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value here (Zillow index) runs about $183,000. The township holds 69 active listings, with a wider catchment behind it: about 131,000 people within an hour, 385,000 within two, and over 1.5 million within three. Regulation is friendly — no permit is required, and no STR-specific ordinance is in force at the township level; a state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
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 $41,600. The top quartile reaches about $55,400, and the top tenth about $74,200. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Portage Township.
For context on the surrounding area, see Houghton County and neighboring markets like Houghton and Hancock. ROAM is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment to see what this property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your Portage Township Vacation Property
Portage Township's short-term rental revenue follows a clear seasonal curve: July is the peak month and April is the trough, with July revenue running about 2.63 times April's. That's a wide enough swing that shoulder-season pricing should be set with April's much lower revenue in mind rather than July's peak, and vice versa heading into summer. ROAM's approach applies dynamic, date-specific pricing across that curve throughout the year.
Explore the region: see the Houghton County hub, Calumet, Franklin Township, Hancock, and the wider Upper Peninsula region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Portage 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 Portage 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: Houghton County has no countywide STR ordinance. The City of Houghton requires owner-occupancy. Hancock covers both LTR and STR under one framework.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Portage Township?
In Portage Township, revenue by bedroom count rises steadily with size: 0-bedrooms average $23,726 a year (ADR $139), 1-bedrooms $26,159 (ADR $155), 2-bedrooms $31,416 (ADR $184), 3-bedrooms $43,596 (ADR $260), 4-bedrooms $51,654 (ADR $316), and 5-bedrooms $72,964 (ADR $457). Occupancy stays close across sizes, from about 45.6% at 5 bedrooms to about 48.9% at studios, while ADR ranges from $139 to $457 a night. ROAM's full-service management prices each bedroom size to its own demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,726/yr
$139/night
1BR
$26,159/yr
$155/night
2BR
$31,416/yr
$184/night
3BR
$43,596/yr
$260/night
4BR
$51,654/yr
$316/night
5BR
$72,964/yr
$457/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Portage Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Portage Township, Michigan?
No. Portage Township does not require a permit for short-term rentals, and no STR-specific ordinance is currently in force at the township level — general zoning and nuisance codes apply. A state 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Portage Township?
Market-wide, the average listing earns about $41,586 a year, the median listing about $40,528, the top quartile about $55,403, and the top tenth about $74,246.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Portage Township?
Occupancy across Portage Township listings averages about 47.5%, which is 6.5 points below the Michigan state benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Portage Township?
Nightly rates vary by bedroom count, from about $139 for a studio to about $457 for a 5-bedroom home, with occupancy holding fairly steady in between.
Is Portage Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Portage Township scores 83 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 22.76%, 16.7 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. Typical home value here (Zillow index) is about $182,733.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Portage Township?
Regulation in Portage Township is friendly: no permit is required, and no STR-specific ordinance was found as of April 2026 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Portage Township?
July is the peak month for revenue and April is the trough, with July running about 2.63 times April's revenue.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Portage Township?
5-bedroom properties earn the most, averaging about $72,964 a year at an ADR of about $457, compared with about $23,726 a year for a 0-bedroom listing. Occupancy stays in a fairly narrow band across all sizes, roughly 45.6% to 48.9%.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Portage Township?
Portage Township's gross yield is 22.76%, which is 16.7 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Portage Township?
Two separate breakdowns show the range. By bedroom count, average revenue runs from about $23,726 for a studio to about $72,964 for a 5-bedroom home. Market-wide, the average listing earns about $41,586 a year, the top quartile about $55,403, and the top tenth about $74,246 — that market-wide average is pulled from every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Portage Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Portage 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 Portage Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Portage Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional day-to-day operations.
How much can I make renting my Portage Township property on Airbnb?
The average Portage Township vacation rental earns approximately $43,596 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 Portage Township?
Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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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