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ROAM Market Score
Strong
St. Helen, 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% | 51 | 10.20 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 98 | 14.70 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 80 | 8.00 |
| Population | 10% | 100 | 10.00 |
| St. Helen Total | 88 | ||
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
18.8%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $187K 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 St. Helen Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
St. Helen sits in Roscommon County, part of the Roscommon County market area, with Saginaw as the nearest metro. The town itself has 30 active listings, but the catchment runs far wider: about 571,000 people within an hour, just under 3 million within two hours, and roughly 9.7 million within three. ROAM's market score is 88 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 18.81%, against a Michigan state yield of 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 $35,074 a year, the top quartile at $44,257, and the top tenth at $59,627. ROAM runs dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations for the homes it manages.
St. Helen requires no local STR permit and carries a friendly regulation status; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. For hands-on help, full-service vacation rental management in St. Helen positions ROAM as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment to see what a property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your St. Helen Vacation Property
St. Helen's revenue follows a clear seasonal curve. July, the peak month, generates about 3.11 times what April, the trough month, brings in. That's a substantial swing across the calendar, and it argues for pricing that shifts with the season rather than staying static from spring through fall. April sits at the bottom of the curve and July at the top, with real room to adjust rates in the months between. ROAM's approach adjusts pricing across that full calendar, not just the peak weeks.
Explore the region: see the Roscommon County hub, Denton Township, Gerrish Township, Houghton Lake, and the wider Central Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
St. Helen 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. Helen as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Roscommon County has no countywide STR ordinance. Gerrish Twp adopted Ord. 50 in Feb 2026 with an MSU-study-based cap. Lake Twp (Houghton Lake) bans STRs in residential. Denton Twp is unregulated.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in St. Helen?
Bedroom count tracks closely with revenue in St. Helen. A 5-bedroom averages $56,195 a year at a $409.62 nightly rate, with occupancy at 38.46% — the lowest occupancy of any size in the data. At the other end, the 0-bedroom average is $23,294 at $145.66 a night, with occupancy at 45.21%, the highest in the set. The sizes between step up steadily: 1-bedroom averages $24,648, 2-bedroom $29,284, 3-bedroom $35,870, and 4-bedroom $41,153, with occupancy easing down as bedroom count rises. ROAM's full-service management applies dynamic, size-specific pricing across that full range.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$23,294/yr
$146/night
1BR
$24,648/yr
$157/night
2BR
$29,284/yr
$192/night
3BR
$35,870/yr
$246/night
4BR
$41,153/yr
$289/night
5BR
$56,195/yr
$410/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About St. Helen Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in St. Helen, Michigan?
No. St. Helen has no STR-specific permit requirement — permit type is listed as none, and the market's regulation status is friendly. General zoning and nuisance codes still apply, and stays under 30 days are subject to the state's 6% use tax.
How much can a vacation rental make in St. Helen?
Market-wide, the average listing in St. Helen earns $35,074 a year, with a median of $31,525. The top quartile of listings earns $44,257, and the top decile reaches $59,627.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in St. Helen?
St. Helen's average occupancy rate is 41.1%, which sits 12.9 points below the Michigan benchmark used for comparison.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in St. Helen?
There's no single market-wide rate — it varies by size. Nightly rates average $145.66 for a 0-bedroom unit up to $409.62 for a 5-bedroom, with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom homes running $157.49, $192.09, $246.09, and $289.12.
Is St. Helen a good market for short-term rental investment?
By the numbers, yes — St. Helen scores 88, in the strong tier, with a gross yield of 18.81% against a typical home value (Zillow index) of about $186,500.
What are the short-term rental regulations in St. Helen?
St. Helen carries no STR-specific ordinance as of April 22, 2026 — general zoning and nuisance codes apply, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. Roscommon County has no countywide STR ordinance either, per the same review.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in St. Helen?
July is the peak month for revenue in St. Helen, and April is the trough. Peak-month revenue runs about 3.11 times trough-month revenue, a wide seasonal swing worth pricing around.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in St. Helen?
By annual revenue, the 5-bedroom size performs best, averaging $56,195 a year at a $409.62 nightly rate — though its occupancy, 38.46%, is the lowest of any size in the data. Revenue rises with bedroom count across the board, from $23,294 for a 0-bedroom up to that 5-bedroom figure.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in St. Helen?
St. Helen's gross yield is 18.81%, which is 12.7 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in St. Helen?
Two separate patterns are at play. By bedroom size, annual revenue ranges from $23,294 for a 0-bedroom to $56,195 for a 5-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 $35,074, the top quartile at $44,257, and the top decile at $59,627.
How much does vacation rental management cost in St. Helen?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in St. Helen 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. Helen, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including St. Helen — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional day-to-day operations for owners who'd rather not self-manage.
How much can I make renting my St. Helen property on Airbnb?
The average St. Helen vacation rental earns approximately $35,870 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. Helen?
St. Helen 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. Helen?
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. Helen 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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