Michigan · Market rankings
Highest Airbnb Revenue Markets in Michigan
Michigan markets ranked by modelled gross annual revenue for a typical three-bedroom short-term rental. Mackinac Island models highest at $60,600.
| # | Market | Modelled annual revenue | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mackinac Island, MIMackinac County | $60,600 | $332 | 50% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 2 | Traverse City, MIGrand Traverse County | $55,100 | $265 | 57% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 3 | Saugatuck, MIAllegan County | $54,600 | $282 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 4 | South Haven, MIVan Buren County | $50,700 | $262 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Charlevoix, MICharlevoix County | $50,300 | $265 | 52% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Grand Haven, MIOttawa County | $49,900 | $258 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 7 | Petoskey, MIEmmet County | $49,700 | $252 | 54% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 8 | Frankenmuth, MISaginaw County | $39,000 | $198 | 54% | Apr–May–Oct |
| 9 | Detroit, MIWayne County | $32,900 | $158 | 57% | Apr–May–Jun |
Revenue is modelled as nightly rate × 365 × occupancy for a three-bedroom home. Bigger homes earn more; the bedroom pages on each market show the spread. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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