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ROAM Market Score
Strong
Traverse City, 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% | 57 | 11.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 68 | 13.60 |
| Density | 15% | 92 | 13.80 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 70 | 7.00 |
| Population | 10% | 79 | 7.90 |
| Traverse City Total | 79 | ||
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
15.5%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $411K 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
Strong
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
What ROAM Can Do In Traverse City
Your Projected Uplift
Projected Annual Revenue per Listing
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Occupancy advantage over market average
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Higher RevPAR vs. market average
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What Could Your Traverse City Property Earn with ROAM?
1. Bedroom count
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2. Property grade
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Traverse City Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Moderate
- Permit Required
- Yes ($200/yr)
- Permit Type
- License
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Tax Rate
- 6% state + 5.00% local
- Governing Body
- City Clerk / Planning & Zoning
- Official Source
- View Ordinance
City requires annual Vacation Home Rental License (~$200) under Code Ch. 870, originally adopted ~2000 and amended in 2020 and 2024-25. Two tracks: Tourist Homes (owner-occupied, allowed in most residential districts, must be spaced 1,000 ft apart) and Vacation Homes (non-owner, commercial districts only). 25% cap per new multi-unit building in C-1/C-2 zones. No day cap. Local agent required. Local lodging tax 5% on top of state 6%. STRs prohibited in industrial zones. Granicus Host Compliance used for compliance monitoring. Controlling precedent: Reaume v. Township of Spring Lake (2020) established that STRs can be classified as motel use and excluded from residential zones — this case originated in the Grand Traverse region and is the most-cited Michigan STR precedent.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Traverse City?
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$38,904/yr
$213/night
1BR
$43,075/yr
$236/night
2BR
$49,216/yr
$279/night
3BR
$66,656/yr
$387/night
4BR
$77,467/yr
$457/night
5BR
$105,527/yr
$634/night
Full-Service Vacation Rental Management in Traverse City
Revenue Optimization
Signal-powered pricing, listing optimization, and multi-platform distribution to maximize every booking.
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Boots on the ground across Michigan. Professional cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 guest support.
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Real-time reporting through your OwnerRez portal. See every booking, expense, and performance metric.
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Permits, tax remittance, insurance verification, and local regulation monitoring managed for you.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Traverse City Vacation Rentals
How much can I make renting my Traverse City property on Airbnb?
The average Traverse City vacation rental earns approximately $66,656 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 Traverse City?
Yes, Traverse City requires a short-term rental permit. The annual fee is $200. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City 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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