5-cabin Resort on Lake - sleeps 23! (+ 1 RV site) Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $132,111
- Occupancy
- 56.1%
- Daily rate
- $1,261
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Elk Township, MI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Elk Township brought in $27,054 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 21% less than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Elk Township Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates and bookings both trail the Michigan average. Listings averaged $286 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.8 times as much as in February, usually the slowest. With only 42 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 42 active listings, Elk Township is the 143rd-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 7% while the number of active listings grew 8%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Elk Township?
Gross bookings per Elk Township listing averaged $27,054 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 Elk Township listing brings in $8,490 in July, its best month, and $1,460 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 48% 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 3.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $8,200+ a month, about 3.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,310 or more, roughly $2,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,270 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,310 or less, about 58% of the median.
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 5.8 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $3,300 $9,050 $1,330
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.
Elk Township Airbnb Data by Month
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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,154 | 39.1% | $283 | $105 | 43 days | 3.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,210 | 36.7% | $280 | $104 | 53 days | 3.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,451 | 38.3% | $268 | $82 | 59 days | 4.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,160 | 28.6% | $270 | $70 | 45 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,736 | 26.0% | $269 | $56 | 26 days | 2.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,331 | 22.6% | $271 | $48 | 17 days | 4.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,977 | 29.3% | $268 | $64 | 14 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,309 | 28.6% | $271 | $77 | 27 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,920 | 29.3% | $292 | $94 | 97 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,498 | 45.1% | $321 | $183 | 113 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,054 | 67.6% | $335 | $292 | 127 days | 4.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,756 | 51.9% | $321 | $186 | 111 days | 4.1 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Elk Township home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Elk Township Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elk Township Airbnb took in $27,054 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,430 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 $2,750 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,840 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,750 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,230 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.
Elk Township Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $23,214 | $44,180 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay14% of Elk Township bookings | $3,840 | $7,300 |
| Gross bookings | $27,054 | $51,480 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 64% of Elk Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,990 | −$5,680 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,840 | −$7,300 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,350 | −$2,570 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$540 | −$1,030 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$810 | −$1,540 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$270 | −$270 |
| 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 | −$9,940 | −$18,530 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $17,114about $1,430 a month | $32,950about $2,750 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Elk Township Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Elk 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 Elk 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.
How Elk Township's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Elk Township listings are booked on 52% or more of their nights, against 35% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $245 adds about $2,450 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $325 a night or more, against a median of $245. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $2,320 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $8,490, against $1,460 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Elk Township listings average 4.90 stars, and 57% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 $4,290 a month, against $2,250 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Elk Township?
Elk Township listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Michigan average (40%) and 5 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 23% in January to 69% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 67%+ of open nights, 32 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 52% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 35% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Elk Township, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 37% 70% 21%
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Elk Township?
The average nightly rate in Elk Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $286 over the past year, about 12% below the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $320 and bottom out in February and March at about $255.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $475+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $325 or more, about $80 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $245 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $155 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July rates run 27% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $274 $335 $235
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Elk Township?
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 Elk Township it averaged $117 over the past year, from about $51 in a typical January to about $274 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $179+ per open night, about 2.2 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $118 or more, about $35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $81 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $48 or less, about 59% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 5.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $108 $292 $46
The 12-month RevPAR of $117 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Elk Township
With only 42 active listings, the monthly pattern in Elk 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 February.
Average revenue by month in Elk Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,300 $8,490 $1,460
Revenue by month in Elk Township in numbers
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,580 |
| February | $1,460 |
| March | $1,990 |
| April | $1,980 |
| May | $2,740 |
| June | $4,830 |
| July | $8,490 |
| August | $5,790 |
| September | $2,970 |
| October | $3,240 |
| November | $2,410 |
| December | $2,100 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Elk Township?
Guests book Elk Township stays 83 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 117 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 59 days 127 days 14 days
The 12-month figure of 83 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Elk Township
None of the 42 active listings in Elk 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 Elk Township.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elk Township
AirROI's area guide picks six Elk Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Elk Lake, Elk Township Community Center and Higgins Lake. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Lake | A beautiful natural setting ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families, offering swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Perfect for those seeking a serene getaway. | Elk Lake Park, Hiking Trails, Fishing Spots, Boating on Elk Lake, Picnic Areas, Natural Scenery |
| Elk Township Community Center | A central hub for community events, making it attractive for visitors looking to engage with local culture and activities. | Community Events, Sports Facilities, Playgrounds, Fitness Programs, Gatherings and Workshops |
| Higgins Lake | Known for its stunning clear waters and scenic beauty, Higgins Lake attracts visitors year-round for swimming, diving, and winter sports. | Higgins Lake State Park, Swimming and Sunbathing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking Areas |
| Campbell Lake | A hidden gem in the area offering tranquility and picturesque views, perfect for small groups or families looking for a peaceful retreat. | Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Nature Watching, Scenic Views, Picnic Areas |
| Torch Lake | Famous for its stunning turquoise waters, Torch Lake is a summer hotspot, attracting tourists for its beauty and recreational activities. | Torch Lake Sand Bar, Boating and Water Sports, Fishing, Beach Access, Local Restaurants, Scenic Drives |
| Interlochen | Home to the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts, this area appeals to those interested in music, art, and nature, popular with cultural tourists. | Interlochen Center for the Arts, Concerts and Events, Nature Trails, Art Programs, Lakeside Activities, Cultural Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Elk Township Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Every Airbnb in Elk Township is an entire home: all 42 listings rent the whole place. Houses (50%) and cabins and other outdoor stays (45%) split the stock almost evenly.
Every listing rents the whole place
Elk Township Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
Room types in numbers
Houses and cabins split the stock
Elk Township Airbnb listings by property type
- House 50%
- Cabin/Outdoor 45%
- Others 2%
- Hotel/Boutique 2%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 50.0% | 21 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 45.2% | 19 |
| Others | 2.4% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.4% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Elk Township Have?
Most Elk Township homes are built for groups: 64% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (38%).
Elk Township entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
2%
5%
29%
38%
17%
10%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% | 12 |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% | 16 |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.5% | 4 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Elk Township
A typical two-bedroom home in Elk Township earned $10,200 over the past year, against $12,200 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 12 | $10,200 | $17,500 | $185 | 35% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16 | $12,200 | $16,900 | $245 | 32% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Elk Township Sleep?
Elk Township is a group-trip market: 50% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.1 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (24%).
Elk Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
2%
12%
7%
24%
5%
50%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.4% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 11.9% | 5 |
| 5 guests | 7.1% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 23.8% | 10 |
| 7 guests | 4.8% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 50.0% | 21 |
How Elk Township Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Elk Township hosts set up an average of 5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 12% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 16
- Beds per listing
- 5
- Show exact location
- 12%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Elk Township Offer?
Waterfront settings are common in Elk Township: 71% of listings have one, and 55% offer lake access.
Share of Elk Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Elk Township?
Elk Township draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Grand Rapids is the largest source, at about 6% of reviews. English is spoken by 79% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
98% of Elk Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 98%
- International 2%
Where Elk Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 6.3% |
| Chicago | 5.3% |
| Detroit | 3.2% |
| Michigan | 2.6% |
| Kalamazoo | 2.1% |
Where Elk Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.4% |
| Mexico | 1.1% |
| Canada | 0.5% |
Languages spoken by Elk Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 78.7% |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
| Hindi | 1.6% |
| Ukrainian | 1.6% |
| Polish | 1.6% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Elk Township?
Elk Township Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.81.
Check-in scores highest in Elk Township; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.81 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Elk Township: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than nine in ten Elk Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 10% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Elk Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 60%
- 181-270 days 33%
- 91-180 days 7%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 59.5% | 25 |
| 181-270 days | 33.3% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 7.1% | 3 |
Days a year Elk Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 10%
- 91-180 days 31%
- 31-90 days 31%
- 1-30 days 29%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 9.5% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 31.0% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 31.0% | 13 |
| 1-30 days | 28.6% | 12 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Elk Township?
The average Elk Township booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in July and shortest in January. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year. More than half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Elk Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 4 nights 6 nights 2.7 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Elk Township Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About six in ten listings in Elk Township accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Elk Township listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Elk Township?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Elk Township, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 10% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Elk Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Elk Township?
Nearly all Elk Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $138. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 14% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $138
- Average cleaning fee
- $174
- Listings charging a fee
- 95.2%
- Share of gross revenue
- 14.2%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Elk Township
The top-grossing Airbnb in Elk Township, a ten-bedroom home, took in $132,000 over the past year, about 4.9 times the city's average of $27,100. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have two and four bedrooms.
5-cabin Resort on Lake - sleeps 23! (+ 1 RV site) Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 4.90 
Big Bass Lake Retreat-Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Kayaks Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- $109,693
- Occupancy
- 47.9%
- Daily rate
- $447
Two Lakes Lodge-Irons - Family Retreat on 10 Acres Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $105,777
- Occupancy
- 41.5%
- Daily rate
- $697
Lakefront w/Hot Tub Pool Table/Game Area Must See! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $80,022
- Occupancy
- 61.8%
- Daily rate
- $647
Soaking Spot on Sand Lake, Irons Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $65,816
- Occupancy
- 45.3%
- Daily rate
- $328
Lake View/Hot Tub/Fire Pit/Disc Golf/Dog Friendly Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $63,068
- Occupancy
- 58.4%
- Daily rate
- $278
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Elk Township?
Only 10% of Elk Township listings are classed as professionally managed. 62% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 64% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 61.9%
- Professional management
- 9.5%
- Cohosted listings
- 16.7%
- Instant Book enabled
- 33.3%
- Simplified Pricing
- 64.3%
Nearby markets
Elk Township vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 44 km, Springdale Township (44 km away, 50 listings) earned the most per listing, about 85% more than Elk Township. Manistee was the busiest, booked on 41% of nights against 36% in Elk Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Township 3 km | 31 | $11,727 | $189 | 32% |
| Wellston 13 km | 54 | $14,451 | $156 | 36% |
| Manistee 37 km | 141 | $28,527 | $269 | 41% |
| Onekama Township 39 km | 33 | $31,342 | $386 | 34% |
| Bear Lake 40 km | 38 | $19,483 | $253 | 31% |
| Hamlin Township 42 km | 60 | $23,263 | $310 | 38% |
| Lake Township 44 km | 91 | $39,538 | $378 | 37% |
| Springdale Township 44 km | 50 | $49,955 | $363 | 39% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Michigan
- Detroit Airbnb data 1,236 listings
- Traverse City Airbnb data 794 listings
- Ann Arbor Airbnb data 562 listings
- South Haven Airbnb data 559 listings
- Grand Rapids Airbnb data 400 listings
- Lansing Airbnb data 295 listings
- Saugatuck Airbnb data 294 listings
- Royal Oak Airbnb data 273 listings
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Markets Similar to Elk Township
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Elk Township:
- Sandusky Airbnb data OH · $284/night · 35.9%
- Clear Lake Airbnb data IA · $288/night · 36.2%
- Garden Valley Airbnb data ID · $286/night · 35.4%
- Ocracoke Airbnb data NC · $289/night · 36.5%
- Topton Airbnb data NC · $298/night · 36.0%
- Sunset Beach Airbnb data NC · $276/night · 36.1%
FAQ
Elk Township Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Elk Township?
An active Elk Township Airbnb grossed $27,054 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 42 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,310 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Elk Township?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Elk Township listings earn between $1,310 and $4,310 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Elk Township?
Listings in Elk Township were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Michigan average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Elk Township?
The average booked night in Elk Township cost $286 before fees. Half of listings charge between $155 and $325, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Elk Township?
None of the active Elk 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Elk Township?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Elk Township Airbnb grossed $27,054 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% 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, $17,114 a year (about $1,430 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 $2,750 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Elk Township?
July usually pays best, averaging $8,490 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Elk Township?
Each night a Elk Township listing was open to book earned $117 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 $179 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Elk Township?
Elk Township stays were booked 83 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.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Elk Township?
The average Elk Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Elk Township rated?
Guests rate Elk Township Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Elk Township?
Elk Lake, Elk Township Community Center and Higgins Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Elk Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Elk Township?
AirROI counted 42 active Airbnb listings in Elk Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Eden Township, 3 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Elk Township?
In Elk Township, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $138.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 42 active Airbnb listings in Elk 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.
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