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Is Wakefield Township a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Strong
Wakefield 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% | 57 | 11.40 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 98 | 14.70 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 91 | 9.10 |
| Population | 10% | 50 | 5.00 |
| Wakefield Township Total | 85 | ||
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
33.7%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $124K 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 Wakefield Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Wakefield Township carries 31 active listings, with a catchment of about 103,000 people within an hour, roughly 614,000 within two hours, and just under 3 million within three — a small local base backed by a wide regional draw, with Duluth as the nearest metro. ROAM's market score here is 85, a strong tier, alongside a gross yield of 33.74% 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 — show the average listing earning about $42,000 a year, the top quartile at about $55,600, and the top tenth at about $74,600. ROAM applies dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to listings it manages. See the Gogebic County hub. No permit is currently required for short-term rentals in Wakefield Township; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, and the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies. ROAM provides full-service vacation rental management in Wakefield Township, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve — start with a revenue assessment.
Best Times to Rent Your Wakefield Township Vacation Property
Wakefield Township's peak month is July, and its trough is February — July revenue runs about 2.33 times February's, a wide swing across the calendar. That shape argues against holding one price point year-round: a rate built for July sits too high in February, and a rate built for February leaves July underpriced. The months in between need their own adjustment too, rather than defaulting to either extreme. ROAM's approach applies dynamic pricing across the calendar.
Explore the region: see the Gogebic County hub, Bessemer Township, Ironwood, Ironwood Township, and the wider Upper Peninsula region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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: Gogebic County has no countywide STR ordinance. Ironwood city has general rental registration only. No STR-specific regulation found for Ironwood Township, Bessemer, or Wakefield.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Wakefield Township?
Revenue by bedroom count rises steadily with size in Wakefield Township. Studios average about $24,000 a year at a $143 nightly rate; one-bedrooms about $25,700 at $154; two-bedrooms about $31,000 at $186; three-bedrooms about $44,500 at $278; four-bedrooms about $53,700 at $341; and five-bedrooms about $73,100 at $471. Occupancy moves the other direction, easing from about 48% for studios down to about 44% for five-bedrooms — larger properties earn more per night but sit empty slightly more often. ROAM's services apply dynamic pricing and professional operations across every size.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$24,041/yr
$143/night
1BR
$25,680/yr
$154/night
2BR
$31,042/yr
$186/night
3BR
$44,485/yr
$278/night
4BR
$53,690/yr
$341/night
5BR
$73,112/yr
$471/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Wakefield Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Wakefield Township, Michigan?
No permit is currently required for short-term rentals in Wakefield Township. There's no STR-specific ordinance as of the last check in April 2026; general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, with oversight from Township Zoning/Planning. The state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days still applies regardless of permit status.
How much can a vacation rental make in Wakefield Township?
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 $42,000 a year. The top quartile earns about $55,600, and the top tenth earns about $74,600.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Wakefield Township?
Average occupancy in Wakefield Township runs about 46%, which sits 8 points below the Michigan benchmark.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Wakefield Township?
Nightly rates in Wakefield Township vary by size, from about $143 for studios up to about $471 for five-bedroom homes, based on the market's per-bedroom averages.
Is Wakefield Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
ROAM's market score for Wakefield Township is 85, a strong tier, with a gross yield of 33.74% against a Michigan state yield of 6.1%.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Wakefield Township?
Wakefield Township has no STR-specific ordinance as of April 2026; general zoning and nuisance codes apply, with Township Zoning/Planning as the governing body, and no permit is required. The state's 6% use tax on transient accommodations under 30 days still applies. Gogebic County itself has no countywide STR ordinance.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Wakefield Township?
Peak season in Wakefield Township is July; the slow season is February. July revenue runs about 2.33 times February's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Wakefield Township?
Five-bedroom properties post the highest revenue in Wakefield Township, averaging about $73,100 a year at a $471 nightly rate. Revenue rises with each additional bedroom, though occupancy eases slightly, from about 48% for studios to about 44% for five-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Wakefield Township?
Gross yield in Wakefield Township runs about 33.74%, about 27.6 points above the Michigan state yield of 6.1%. The typical home value (Zillow index) here is about $124,000.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Wakefield Township?
Property size is a major source of revenue variance in Wakefield Township. Studios average about $24,000 a year, while five-bedroom properties average about $73,100 — revenue rises steadily with each additional bedroom.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Wakefield Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Wakefield 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 Wakefield Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Wakefield Township — offering dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations, including Airbnb management, for owners who want more than self-management provides.
How much can I make renting my Wakefield Township property on Airbnb?
The average Wakefield Township vacation rental earns approximately $44,485 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 Wakefield Township?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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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