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ROAM Market Score
Strong
St. Ignace, 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% | 61 | 12.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 58 | 11.60 |
| Density | 15% | 96 | 14.40 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 86 | 8.60 |
| Population | 10% | 27 | 2.70 |
| St. Ignace Total | 75 | ||
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
19.9%
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
Solid
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 St. Ignace Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
St. Ignace scores 75 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 19.9%, a gap of 13.8 points over the Michigan statewide yield of 6.1%. The market carries 66 active listings and draws from a catchment of about 164,000 people within an hour, 570,000 within two hours, and 1.62 million within three. 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 the average listing at about $44,000 a year, the top quartile at about $57,800, and the top tenth at about $75,850. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to every property it manages.
St. Ignace's regulatory environment is strict: it requires an STR license through the City Clerk, with a $350 annual fee. The city caps licenses at 50 in residential zones, limits owners to 3 STRs each, and currently keeps an active waitlist.
See the Mackinac County hub. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in St. Ignace, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your St. Ignace Vacation Property
St. Ignace's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and troughs in February. July revenue runs about 3.31 times February's revenue — a comparison of the two months' revenue, not occupancy or booking volume. For an owner, that means the same property can generate very different monthly revenue between its highest month and its lowest, on the scale of that 3.31 ratio. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Mackinac County hub, Moran Township, St. James (Beaver Island), and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
St. Ignace Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Strict
- Permit Required
- Yes ($350/yr)
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- City Clerk
- Official Source
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Ord. 38-364 (March 31, 2021; effective Dec 15, 2021). $350/yr license fee. 50 licenses in residential zones. Maximum 3 STRs per owner. Active waitlist. Dual-category system: Category 1 (owner-occupied, fewer restrictions) vs Category 2 (non-owner-occupied, neighbor notification required). St. Ignace is the Upper Peninsula gateway to Mackinac Island. The 50-license residential cap with 3-per-owner limit is designed to prevent investor concentration.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in St. Ignace?
In St. Ignace, revenue by bedroom count rises with size: a studio averages about $26,700 a year, a one-bedroom about $28,000, a two-bedroom about $33,700, a three-bedroom about $47,400, a four-bedroom about $55,200, and a five-bedroom about $73,250. Nightly rates rise alongside revenue, from about $148 for a studio to about $426 for a five-bedroom. Occupancy sits in a narrow band across sizes, from about 51% for studios to about 47.6% for five-bedrooms. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$26,669/yr
$148/night
1BR
$28,009/yr
$159/night
2BR
$33,670/yr
$192/night
3BR
$47,388/yr
$267/night
4BR
$55,164/yr
$315/night
5BR
$73,250/yr
$426/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About St. Ignace Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in St. Ignace, Michigan?
Yes. St. Ignace requires a short-term rental license through the City Clerk, with a $350 annual fee. The city caps licenses at 50 in residential zones, limits owners to 3 STRs each, and currently has an active waitlist.
How much can a vacation rental make in St. Ignace?
Market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution — put the average St. Ignace listing at about $44,000 a year. The top quartile earns about $57,800, and the top tenth about $75,850.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in St. Ignace?
St. Ignace's average occupancy rate is about 49.5%, which is 4.5 points below the Michigan statewide occupancy figure.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in St. Ignace?
St. Ignace doesn't have one single average nightly rate — rates vary by size, from about $148 a night for a studio to about $426 a night for a five-bedroom, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is St. Ignace a good market for short-term rental investment?
St. Ignace scores 75 — a strong tier — with a gross yield of 19.9%, compared to the Michigan statewide yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in St. Ignace?
St. Ignace's regulatory status is strict. The city requires an STR license through the City Clerk, with a $350 annual fee. Ordinance 38-364 caps licenses at 50 in residential zones, limits owners to 3 STRs each, keeps an active waitlist, and splits properties into two categories: owner-occupied (Category 1, fewer restrictions) and non-owner-occupied (Category 2, which requires neighbor notification).
What's peak season for vacation rentals in St. Ignace?
July is St. Ignace's peak revenue month, and February is its trough. July revenue runs about 3.31 times what the market earns in February.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in St. Ignace?
By annual revenue, five-bedroom properties perform best in St. Ignace, averaging about $73,250 a year at a $425.69 nightly rate. Four-bedrooms follow at about $55,164, and three-bedrooms at about $47,388.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in St. Ignace?
Gross yield in St. Ignace runs about 19.9%, which is 13.8 points above the Michigan statewide yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in St. Ignace?
Property size is a big factor in the spread — a studio in St. Ignace averages about $26,669 a year, while a five-bedroom averages about $73,250. Nightly rates scale with size too, from about $148 to about $426, while occupancy stays fairly close across sizes, from about 51% down to about 47.6%.
How much does vacation rental management cost in St. Ignace?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in St. Ignace 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 St. Ignace, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including St. Ignace — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my St. Ignace property on Airbnb?
The average St. Ignace vacation rental earns approximately $47,388 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 St. Ignace?
Yes, St. Ignace requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $350. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in St. Ignace?
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 St. Ignace 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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