Sauna Superior Trail/Lakeside Cabin 18 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- $104,658
- Occupancy
- 47.0%
- Daily rate
- $555
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
Houghton, MI Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Houghton brought in $35,231 over the 12 months through October 2026, in line with the Michigan average of $36,727.
The short answer
Houghton Airbnb Market at a Glance
Houghton is priced below the Michigan average. Listings averaged $275 a night, about 19% less than that average of $340, and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to its 40% occupancy.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.4 times as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 69 active listings, Houghton is the 62nd-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 10% while the number of active listings grew 10%.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Houghton?
Gross bookings per Houghton listing averaged $35,231 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Michigan average: $36,727), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Houghton listing brings in $7,240 in July, its best month, and $1,650 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 2.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $6,490+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,560 or more, roughly $1,500 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $3,100 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,980 or less, about two-thirds 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 4.4 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $3,580 $7,370 $1,500
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.
Houghton Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $3,536 | 45.5% | $283 | $114 | 55 days | 2.6 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,813 | 27.6% | $249 | $60 | 47 days | 3.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,452 | 29.2% | $271 | $79 | 97 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,261 | 40.1% | $275 | $105 | 43 days | 2.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,757 | 46.2% | $302 | $134 | 81 days | 3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,767 | 24.3% | $260 | $57 | 27 days | 3.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,792 | 25.4% | $261 | $60 | 136 days | 2.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,920 | 27.6% | $258 | $62 | 60 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,134 | 55.2% | $272 | $138 | 81 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,113 | 69.3% | $329 | $229 | 105 days | 5.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $6,072 | 68.0% | $316 | $196 | 115 days | 4.4 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $4,393 | 56.3% | $285 | $146 | 106 days | 3.5 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Houghton address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Houghton Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Houghton Airbnb took in $35,231 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,880 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 $2,790 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,190 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,150 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,620 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.
Houghton Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $32,041 | $47,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Houghton bookings | $3,190 | $4,680 |
| Gross bookings | $35,231 | $51,780 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 99% of Houghton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,400 | −$7,930 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,190 | −$4,680 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,760 | −$2,590 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$700 | −$1,040 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,060 | −$1,550 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$350 | −$350 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$180 | −$180 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$12,640 | −$18,320 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $22,591about $1,880 a month | $33,460about $2,790 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Houghton Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Houghton'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 Houghton 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 Houghton's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Houghton listings are booked on 56% or more of their nights, against 43% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $225 adds about $2,240 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $355 a night or more, against a median of $225. 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 $3,200 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $7,240, against $1,650 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Houghton listings average 4.88 stars, and 65% 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 $4,320 a month, against $2,940 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Houghton?
Houghton listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Michigan average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in May to 70% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 68%+ of open nights, 25 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 56% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 43% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 29% or less, under three nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Houghton, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 43% 70% 23%
The 12-month rate of 41% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Houghton?
The average nightly rate in Houghton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $275 over the past year, about 19% below the Michigan and U.S. averages ($340 and $335). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $335 and bottom out in November at about $235.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $475+ a night, about 2.1 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $355 or more, about $130 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $225 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $175 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 44% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $278 $346 $218
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Houghton?
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 Houghton it averaged $110 over the past year, from about $55 in a typical November to about $234 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $184+ per open night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $139 or more, about $35 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $105 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $72 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
July RevPAR is about 4.2 times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average $118 $238 $50
The 12-month RevPAR of $110 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 Houghton
Houghton has two high seasons, February and June–September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest in November and December and slows again from March to May.
Average revenue by month in Houghton
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,580 $7,240 $1,650
Revenue by month in Houghton in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | $3,540 |
| February | High season | $4,090 |
| March | Low season | $2,230 |
| April | Low season | $1,970 |
| May | Low season | $1,860 |
| June | High season | $4,190 |
| July | High season | $7,240 |
| August | High season | $6,130 |
| September | High season | $4,200 |
| October | Shoulder season | $3,400 |
| November | Low season | $1,650 |
| December | Low season | $2,470 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | $5,440 | 60% | $311 |
| High seasonFebruary | $4,090 | 48% | $306 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary, October | $3,470 | 44% | $269 |
| Low seasonMarch–May, November–December | $2,040 | 28% | $251 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Houghton?
Guests book Houghton stays 84 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. April stays are booked furthest out, about 133 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 26 days. A typical April booking is made in early December.
April stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Monthly average 74 days 136 days 25 days
The 12-month figure of 84 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 Houghton
None of the 69 active listings in Houghton 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 Houghton.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Houghton
AirROI's area guide picks seven Houghton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Houghton, Houghton Lake and Montreal Falls. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houghton | The heart of Houghton, offering a mix of shops, restaurants, and community events. This area is a hub for visitors attending Michigan Tech events and enjoying waterfront activities. | Portage Lake, Michigan Technological University, Houghton Waterfront Trail, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton County Historical Museum |
| Houghton Lake | A popular vacation destination known for its beautiful lake and outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. Ideal for families and nature lovers seeking recreation. | Houghton Lake, West Branch State Forest, North Lake Trail, Pine Cone Pathway, Houghton Lake Golf Club |
| Montreal Falls | A scenic area with beautiful waterfalls and hiking opportunities. Attractive for visitors who enjoy nature and the outdoors, making it a great spot for eco-tourism. | Montreal Falls, Trestle Trail, Keweenaw Peninsula, Copper Harbor, Lighthouse Trail |
| Copper Harbor | Remote and picturesque, this area is known for its breathtaking views and outdoor adventures, especially during fall for color tours and summer for biking and hiking. | Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, Copper Harbor Lighthouse, Brockway Mountain Drive, Medora Salmon Runs, Copper Harbor Trails |
| Lake Linden | Charming community situated on the shores of Lake Linden, ideal for water activities and tranquility. Appeals to visitors seeking relaxing getaways close to nature. | Lake Linden, Heritage Park, Aqua Hiker Trail, Hubble Creek, Lake Linden Historic District |
| Chassell | A quiet village known for its maple syrup and beautiful rural landscapes. It offers a peaceful retreat for guests looking to enjoy the tranquility of nature. | Chassell Maple Festival, Tomasi Island, Chassell Historical Museum, Chassell Rail Trail, Hank's Farm Stand |
| Keweenaw Bay | Scenic bay area that offers stunning views and outdoor water activities. Visitors are attracted to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities throughout the year. | Keweenaw Bay, Baraga State Park, Ojibwa Casino, L'Anse Village, Hunting and Fishing |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Houghton Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Houghton are entire homes (93%), with private rooms at 7%. Cabins and other outdoor stays (32%) and houses (30%) split the stock almost evenly.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Houghton Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 93%
- Private room 7%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 92.8% | 64 |
| Private room | 7.2% | 5 |
Cabins and houses split the stock
Houghton Airbnb listings by property type
- Cabin/Outdoor 32%
- House 30%
- Apartment/Condo 26%
- Hotel/Boutique 7%
- Others 4%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 31.9% | 22 |
| House | 30.4% | 21 |
| Apartment/Condo | 26.1% | 18 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.2% | 5 |
| Others | 4.3% | 3 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Houghton Have?
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Houghton (33% of entire homes), and 48% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 64 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Houghton entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
2%
33%
17%
27%
8%
14%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.6% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 32.8% | 21 |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.6% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.1% | 9 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Houghton
A typical one-bedroom home in Houghton earned $29,600 over the past year, against $44,900 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 21 | $29,600 | $27,300 | $185 | 44% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11 | $29,800 | $35,700 | $184 | 50% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | $44,900 | $44,300 | $321 | 41% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Houghton Sleep?
The most common capacity in Houghton is four guests (37% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more.
Houghton listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
10%
4%
37%
1%
10%
1%
35%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.3% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 4.4% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 36.8% | 25 |
| 5 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 10.3% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 35.3% | 24 |
How Houghton Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Houghton hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. Only 17% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 24
- Beds per listing
- 3.7
- Show exact location
- 17%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Houghton Offer?
Lake access is common in Houghton: 48% of listings offer it, and 48% have a waterfront setting.
Share of Houghton listings with each common amenity
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Houghton?
Houghton draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Chicago is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews.
99% of Houghton guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 99%
- International <1%
Where Houghton guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 2.5% |
| Milwaukee | 2.5% |
| Grand Rapids | 2.2% |
| Minneapolis | 2.2% |
| Madison | 1.5% |
Where Houghton guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.0% |
| Angola | 0.2% |
| Canada | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Houghton guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 81.2% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| German | 3.5% |
| French | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Houghton?
Houghton Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 65% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.80. Listings here carry long review histories, about 84 reviews each on average.
Communication scores highest in Houghton; 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 | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Houghton: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than eight in ten Houghton listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 20% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 54% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Houghton listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 26%
- 181-270 days 57%
- 91-180 days 17%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 26.1% | 18 |
| 181-270 days | 56.5% | 39 |
| 91-180 days | 17.4% | 12 |
Days a year Houghton listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 181-270 days 20%
- 91-180 days 54%
- 31-90 days 17%
- 1-30 days 9%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 20.3% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 53.6% | 37 |
| 31-90 days | 17.4% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 8.7% | 6 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Houghton?
The average Houghton booking lasts 3.7 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 33 bookings each over the year, some 2,300 in all. 54% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Houghton
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.5 nights 4.8 nights 2.3 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Houghton Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
More than nine in ten listings in Houghton accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Houghton 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 Houghton?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Houghton, used by 64% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 30% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Houghton listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Houghton?
Nearly nine in ten Houghton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $100. Spread over the average stay of 3.7 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $100
- Average cleaning fee
- $102
- Listings charging a fee
- 88.4%
- Share of gross revenue
- 9.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Houghton
The top-grossing Airbnb in Houghton, a five-bedroom home, took in $105,000 over the past year, about three times the city's average of $35,200. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Sauna Superior Trail/Lakeside Cabin 18 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.94 
Koivu Koti 1: Houghton “Birch House” trails MTU Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- $98,976
- Occupancy
- 49.1%
- Daily rate
- $540
Custom Lakeside Balcony Cabin 20B Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $69,374
- Occupancy
- 42.1%
- Daily rate
- $413
Waterfront Northwoods Bunkhouse 19B Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $68,056
- Occupancy
- 35.6%
- Daily rate
- $480
Waterview Trail Sauna Cabin 15B Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $66,802
- Occupancy
- 42.3%
- Daily rate
- $387
Trailside Sauna Bunk Cabin 16B Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.92 - Revenue
- $66,261
- Occupancy
- 42.8%
- Daily rate
- $410
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Houghton?
Fewer than 1% of Houghton listings are classed as professionally managed. 86% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Seven in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 99% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 85.5%
- Professional management
- 0.0%
- Cohosted listings
- 15.9%
- Instant Book enabled
- 69.6%
- Simplified Pricing
- 98.6%
Nearby markets
Houghton vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Houghton earns about as much per listing as Hancock, the top earner of the three nearby markets in the table, all within 98 km.
Other Airbnb Markets in Michigan
- Detroit Airbnb data 1,248 listings
- Traverse City Airbnb data 800 listings
- Ann Arbor Airbnb data 560 listings
- South Haven Airbnb data 557 listings
- Grand Rapids Airbnb data 400 listings
- Saugatuck Airbnb data 317 listings
- Lansing Airbnb data 289 listings
- Royal Oak Airbnb data 273 listings
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Markets Similar to Houghton
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Houghton:
- Hoodsport Airbnb data WA · $274/night · 40.6%
- Port Orange Airbnb data FL · $279/night · 40.6%
- Las Vegas Airbnb data NV · $274/night · 40.3%
- Southaven Airbnb data MS · $271/night · 40.7%
- The Woodlands Airbnb data TX · $281/night · 40.6%
- Palisade Airbnb data CO · $274/night · 40.9%
FAQ
Houghton Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Houghton?
An active Houghton Airbnb grossed $35,231 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 69 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,560 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Houghton?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Houghton listings earn between $1,980 and $4,560 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,490 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 Houghton?
Listings in Houghton were booked on 41% 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 Houghton?
The average booked night in Houghton cost $275 before fees. Half of listings charge between $175 and $355, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Houghton?
None of the active Houghton 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 Houghton?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Houghton Airbnb grossed $35,231 in the 12 months to October 2026, in line with the Michigan average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $22,591 a year (about $1,880 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 $2,790 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Houghton?
July usually pays best, averaging $7,240 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.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Houghton?
Each night a Houghton listing was open to book earned $110 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 $184 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Houghton?
Houghton stays were booked 84 days (about three 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 Houghton?
The average Houghton Airbnb stay lasted 3.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 33 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Houghton rated?
Guests rate Houghton Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Houghton?
Downtown Houghton, Houghton Lake and Montreal Falls draw the most short-term rental interest in Houghton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Houghton?
AirROI counted 69 active Airbnb listings in Houghton as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Hancock, 2 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Houghton?
In Houghton, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $100.
How many tourists visit Houghton, MI?
All of Michigan had 131.2 million visitors in 2024, Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reports. AirROI estimates 2,299 Airbnb stays in Houghton, MI in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Michigan tourism statistics.
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About This Data
Figures on this page cover 69 active Airbnb listings in Houghton from November 2025 to October 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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