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ROAM Market Score
Strong
St. Joseph, 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% | 54 | 10.80 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 99 | 14.85 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 88 | 8.80 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| St. Joseph Total | 89 | ||
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
18.6%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $271K 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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Why St. Joseph Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
St. Joseph scores 89 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 18.64%, 12.5 points above the Michigan yield of 6.1%. The market carries 76 active listings, with 1,559,660 people within an hour, 14,397,665 within two hours, and 24,460,411 within three. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $271,000. 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 $50,500 a year; the top quartile reaches about $66,800, and the top tenth about $88,800. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to owners in this market. St. Joseph has no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Berrien County hub. ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management in St. Joseph, and is Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Start with a revenue assessment to see the numbers for your home.
Best Times to Rent Your St. Joseph Vacation Property
July is St. Joseph's peak revenue month, and April is the trough. July revenue runs about 2.57 times April's — a wide swing across the calendar year. That gap puts real weight on how the shoulder months are priced: the weeks leading into July and the weeks after it sit between two very different revenue points. Rates set for one point on that curve won't fit the other. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
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.
St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph?
Five-bedroom properties earn the most in St. Joseph, averaging about $85,000 a year at a $547 average nightly rate, though their occupancy runs lower at 42.4%. Four-bedroom homes average about $63,600, and three-bedroom homes about $53,300. Two-bedroom homes average about $38,700, one-bedrooms about $31,900, and studios about $30,600 — but occupancy across these smaller sizes runs a bit higher, near 45-47%, than it does for the larger ones. Nightly rates climb steadily with bedroom count, from about $181 for a studio to $547 for a five-bedroom. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$30,580/yr
$181/night
1BR
$31,882/yr
$196/night
2BR
$38,718/yr
$239/night
3BR
$53,252/yr
$334/night
4BR
$63,605/yr
$405/night
5BR
$85,040/yr
$547/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About St. Joseph Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in St. Joseph, Michigan?
No permit is currently required for short-term rentals in St. Joseph. There's no STR-specific ordinance in place — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. St. Joseph's regulatory status is classified as friendly.
How much can a vacation rental make in St. Joseph?
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. Joseph listing at about $50,500 a year. The top quartile earns about $66,800, and the top tenth about $88,800.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph's average occupancy rate is 43.91%, which sits 10.1 points below the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in St. Joseph?
Nightly rates vary by property size in St. Joseph, from about $181 for a studio up to about $547 for a five-bedroom home, with mid-size three- and four-bedroom homes averaging $334 and $405.
Is St. Joseph a good market for short-term rental investment?
St. Joseph scores 89 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 18.64%, 12.5 points above the Michigan yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph has no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and short-term stays under 30 days are subject to the state's 6% use tax. Regulatory status is classified as friendly.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in St. Joseph?
July is St. Joseph's peak revenue month, and April is the trough — July revenue runs about 2.57 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in St. Joseph?
Five-bedroom properties perform best on revenue, averaging about $85,000 a year at a $547 average nightly rate. Four-bedroom homes average about $63,600, the next highest.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph's gross yield averages 18.64%, which is 12.5 points above the Michigan average of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in St. Joseph?
Property size is a major factor: revenue climbs steadily by bedroom count in St. Joseph, from about $30,600 for a studio to about $85,000 for a five-bedroom home. Nightly rates follow the same pattern, rising from about $181 to about $547 as bedroom count increases.
How much does vacation rental management cost in St. Joseph?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in St. Joseph 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. Joseph, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including St. Joseph — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my St. Joseph property on Airbnb?
The average St. Joseph vacation rental earns approximately $53,252 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. Joseph?
St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph?
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. Joseph 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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