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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Central Lake Township brought in $27,775 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 19% less than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Central Lake Township earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $388 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.5 times as much as in November, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Central Lake Township is the 204th-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings shrank 16%.
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Gross bookings per Central Lake Township listing averaged $27,775 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Michigan average: $34,144), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Central Lake Township listing brings in $9,950 in July, its best month, and $1,800 in November, its slowest. April runs within 3% of November, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 50% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 5.5 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,319 | 28.1% | $389 | $111 | 65 days | 3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,068 | 32.3% | $368 | $99 | 37 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,636 | 21.3% | $361 | $55 | 32 days | 4.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,802 | 11.8% | $362 | $58 | 31 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,732 | 13.2% | $364 | $56 | 24 days | 2.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,346 | 19.9% | $366 | $84 | 22 days | 2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,454 | 6.5% | $362 | $47 | 1 day | 2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,942 | 18.9% | $363 | $65 | 22 days | 4.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,883 | 21.4% | $405 | $93 | 47 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $8,138 | 48.3% | $444 | $271 | 82 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,410 | 58.5% | $449 | $304 | 160 days | 6.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,137 | 46.6% | $452 | $230 | 99 days | 4.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Central Lake Township listing earns about $2,240 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Central Lake Township Airbnb took in $27,775 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,520 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $3,400 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,770 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,310 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $24,735 | $54,590 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Central Lake Township bookings | $3,040 | $6,700 |
| Gross bookings | $27,775 | $61,290 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 71% of Central Lake Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,300 | −$7,280 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,040 | −$6,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,390 | −$3,060 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$560 | −$1,230 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$830 | −$1,840 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$280 | −$280 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$140 | −$140 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$9,540 | −$20,530 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $18,235about $1,520 a month | $40,760about $3,400 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Central Lake Township's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Central Lake Township home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $5,110 a month, against $2,310 for the average one.
Occupancy
Central Lake Township listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points below the Michigan average (40%) and 10 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 15% in December to 65% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Central Lake Township, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Central Lake Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $388 over the past year, about 19% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $435 and bottom out in October and November at about $320.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 35% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Central Lake Township it averaged $139 over the past year, from about $60 in a typical November to about $321 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 5.4 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $139 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Central Lake Township is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in November.
Average revenue by month in Central Lake Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,400 |
| February | $2,890 |
| March | $3,680 |
| April | $1,830 |
| May | $2,710 |
| June | $6,310 |
| July | $9,950 |
| August | $7,550 |
| September | $3,730 |
| October | $3,210 |
| November | $1,800 |
| December | $1,910 |
Guests book Central Lake Township stays 74 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 148 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-February.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 74 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in Central Lake Township display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Central Lake Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Central Lake Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake and Chain of Lakes. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Bellaire | A serene and picturesque location known for its stunning lake views and outdoor activities. Ideal for families and groups looking for a peaceful getaway in nature. | Bellaire Lake, Alden Mill Marina, Torch Lake, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire Historical Museum |
| Clam Lake | A charming area known for water activities and fishing. Popular with tourists seeking a relaxing lakeside retreat. | Clam Lake, Clam River, Beaver Island, local fishing spots, scenic trails |
| Chain of Lakes | A beautiful stretch connecting multiple lakes, perfect for boating and recreational activities. Great for families and those who enjoy water sports. | Intermediate Lake, Torch Lake, Bellaire Public Beach, Lake Nature Trails, Water sports rentals |
| Mancelona | A quaint town offering a mix of outdoor adventure and local charm. Attracts visitors looking for a rural experience with access to nature. | Mancelona Historical Museum, local parks, Mancelona River, hiking trails |
| Shanty Creek | A year-round resort area known for skiing in winter and golfing in summer. Attracts sports enthusiasts and families year-round. | Shanty Creek Resorts, Ski hills, golf courses, Lake Bellaire, hiking trails |
| Alden | A small town with a warm community feel, offering proximity to beautiful lakes and local dining. A perfect spot for quiet retreats. | Alden Marina, local art galleries, Lake Michigan, charming boutiques, Alden Park |
| Torch Lake | Famous for its stunning beauty and crystal-clear water. A top destination for summer vacations, attracting beachgoers and boaters. | Torch Lake, beaches, water sports, scenic boat tours, local festivals |
| Old Mission Peninsula | Known for its wineries and stunning views of Lake Michigan. A great choice for wine enthusiasts and tourists seeking a taste of local culture. | local wineries, scenic overlooks, beach access, Old Mission Lighthouse, charming villages |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Central Lake Township is an entire home: all 31 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays (45%) and houses (45%) split the stock almost evenly.
Every listing rents the whole place
Central Lake Township Airbnb listings by room type
Cabins and houses split the stock
Central Lake Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 45.2% | 14 |
| House | 45.2% | 14 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 6.5% | 2 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.2% | 1 |
Most Central Lake Township homes are built for groups: 57% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (27%).
Central Lake Township entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% | 8 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.0% | 6 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 20.0% | 6 |
Central Lake Township is a group-trip market: 48% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.5 times the share of the next most common size, four guests (19%).
Central Lake Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.2% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 3.2% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 19.4% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 16.1% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 3.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 48.4% | 15 |
Central Lake Township hosts set up an average of 6 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About a quarter of listings (26%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are close to standard in Central Lake Township: 87% of listings have one, and 90% have a barbecue grill.
Share of Central Lake Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Central Lake Township draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Chicago is the largest source, at about 5% of reviews.
97% of Central Lake Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Central Lake Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 5.1% |
| Grand Rapids | 5.1% |
| Ann Arbor | 3.4% |
| Indianapolis | 3.4% |
| Detroit | 2.5% |
Where Central Lake Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.5% |
| Canada | 1.7% |
| Morocco | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Central Lake Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 81.3% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| French | 4.2% |
| Hindi | 4.2% |
| Bengali | 2.1% |
Central Lake Township Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 48% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.68, against 4.88 for location and check-in.
Location and check-in score highest in Central Lake Township; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.78 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.85 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.68 |
Booking patterns
All Central Lake Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but none are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Central Lake Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 77.4% | 24 |
| 181-270 days | 22.6% | 7 |
Days a year Central Lake Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 91-180 days | 22.6% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 38.7% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 38.7% | 12 |
The average Central Lake Township booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in March and shortest in October. Listings took about 13 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Central Lake Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than half of listings in Central Lake Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Central Lake Township listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Central Lake Township, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 29% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Central Lake Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Central Lake Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $150, and some higher fees lift the average to $201. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Central Lake Township, a six-bedroom home, took in $129,000 over the past year, about 4.6 times the city's average of $27,800.
Large cedar home on Intermediate Lake Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Per Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Group Retreat Home | Near Golf & Orchards | Barns Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Event Barns and Fire Pit | Privacy | Fall Colors Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Your house among the maples awaits! Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
The Maple View House and Sauna: Tranquility Awaits Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 6% of Central Lake Township listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run a third of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 13% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 71% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Central Lake (48 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 21 km, Helena Township (18 km away, 39 listings) earned the most per listing, about 82% more than Central Lake Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Township 11 km | 35 | $33,098 | $287 | 36% |
| Forest Home Township 11 km | 40 | $38,518 | $378 | 38% |
| Bellaire 15 km | 144 | $38,224 | $368 | 36% |
| East Jordan 16 km | 53 | $34,125 | $304 | 37% |
| Kearney Township 16 km | 127 | $33,418 | $301 | 32% |
| Helena Township 18 km | 39 | $50,444 | $466 | 42% |
| Custer Township 20 km | 149 | $30,596 | $314 | 32% |
| Elk Rapids 21 km | 67 | $36,671 | $397 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Central Lake Township Airbnb grossed $27,775 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,930 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Central Lake Township listings earn between $1,040 and $4,930 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,920 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Central Lake Township were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Michigan average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Central Lake Township cost $388 before fees. Half of listings charge between $180 and $570, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Central Lake Township listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Central Lake Township Airbnb grossed $27,775 in the 12 months to September 2026, 19% below the Michigan average of $34,144. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $18,235 a year (about $1,520 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $3,400 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $9,950 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Central Lake Township listing was open to book earned $139 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $351 or more.
Central Lake Township stays were booked 74 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Central Lake Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Central Lake Township Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake and Chain of Lakes draw the most short-term rental interest in Central Lake Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Central Lake Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Banks Township, 11 km away.
In Central Lake Township, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $150, and some higher fees lift the average to $201.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Central Lake Township from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.