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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Whitewater Township brought in $41,217 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 21% more than the Michigan average of $34,144.
The short answer
Rates in Whitewater Township run ahead of the Michigan average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $461 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against $325 and 40% for the Michigan average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.6 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 65 active listings, Whitewater Township is the 71st-largest of 378 Michigan markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 20% while the number of active listings grew 8%.
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Gross bookings per Whitewater Township listing averaged $41,217 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 Whitewater Township listing brings in $12,400 in July, its best month, and $2,700 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 43% 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 2.8 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 4.6 times what February 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $6,978 | 47.8% | $490 | $233 | 62 days | 3.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,300 | 40.4% | $448 | $171 | 43 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,468 | 27.9% | $427 | $116 | 65 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $4,953 | 39.2% | $427 | $160 | 36 days | 6.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,934 | 33.8% | $440 | $127 | 48 days | 7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,063 | 37.1% | $431 | $109 | 32 days | 5.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,669 | 28.4% | $417 | $86 | 28 days | 4.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,935 | 33.5% | $444 | $98 | 51 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,625 | 35.6% | $476 | $149 | 59 days | 3.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $8,965 | 63.6% | $517 | $299 | 84 days | 6.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $11,789 | 66.2% | $541 | $380 | 112 days | 5.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $8,017 | 53.8% | $524 | $259 | 100 days | 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 Whitewater Township listing earns about $4,420 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 Whitewater Township Airbnb took in $41,217 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,340 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 $3,590 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,960 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,670 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,030 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 | $37,257 | $56,620 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Whitewater Township bookings | $3,960 | $6,010 |
| Gross bookings | $41,217 | $62,630 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 62% of Whitewater Township listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,410 | −$6,700 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,960 | −$6,010 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,060 | −$3,130 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$820 | −$1,250 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,240 | −$1,880 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$410 | −$410 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$210 | −$210 |
| 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 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$13,110 | −$19,590 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $28,107about $2,340 a month | $43,040about $3,590 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Whitewater 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 Whitewater 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 $5,220 a month, against $3,430 for the average one.
Occupancy
Whitewater Township 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 29% in January to 71% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Whitewater Township, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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
The average nightly rate in Whitewater Township, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $461 over the past year, about 42% above the Michigan and U.S. averages ($325 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $565 and bottom out in March and November at about $420.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 35% above March'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 Whitewater Township it averaged $191 over the past year, from about $96 in a typical February to about $399 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.1 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Whitewater Township has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to May. A listing earns about 2.8 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Whitewater Township
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $3,500 |
| February | Low season | $2,700 |
| March | Low season | $3,290 |
| April | Low season | $3,470 |
| May | Low season | $5,050 |
| June | High season | $8,760 |
| July | High season | $12,400 |
| August | High season | $8,960 |
| September | High season | $7,270 |
| October | Low season | $5,210 |
| November | Low season | $4,760 |
| December | Low season | $4,360 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | $9,340 | 58% | $536 |
| Low seasonOctober–May | $4,040 | 36% | $438 |
Guests book Whitewater Township stays 64 days ahead on average (about two months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 115 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical July booking is made in late March.
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 64 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 65 active listings in Whitewater 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 Whitewater Township.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Whitewater Township neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Michigan Shoreline, Fenton and Wolverine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan Shoreline | Scenic area with beautiful views of Lake Michigan, perfect for vacationers seeking beachfront properties and outdoor activities. | Lake Michigan beaches, Warren Dunes State Park, local wineries, hiking trails, water sports |
| Fenton | Charming community known for its small-town vibe and access to several lakes, appealing to families and outdoor enthusiasts. | Lake Fenton, Fenton City Park, local shops and restaurants, kayaking and fishing spots |
| Wolverine Lake | A small, picturesque lake area popular with those looking for a peaceful retreat while still being close to urban amenities. | Wolverine Lake, lakefront parks, boating, fishing, small community events |
| Holly | Historic downtown and access to nature trails, appealing to visitors interested in outdoor adventures and local history. | Holly Recreation Area, downtown Holly shops, Holly Hotel, local festivals, nature trails |
| Hartland | Growing suburban area with access to various recreational areas, popular with families and outdoor lovers. | Hartland Airport, local parks, Huron Meadows Metropark, community events, restaurants |
| Brighton | Vibrant downtown area with shops and eateries, plus easy access to lakes and outdoor activities, appealing to both families and vacationers. | Brighton State Recreation Area, Downtown Brighton, local festivals, restaurants, shopping |
| Linden | Quaint town with historical charm, proximity to Ann Arbor and Flint, appealing for those seeking a quieter getaway with local charm. | Linden Mills Park, local events, nature trails, community activities, small-town shops |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Whitewater Township is an entire home: all 65 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, about 2.8 times the share of unique stays such as treehouses and domes (18%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Whitewater Township Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Whitewater Township Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 52.3% | 34 |
| Unique stay | 18.5% | 12 |
| Apartment/Condo | 15.4% | 10 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 9.2% | 6 |
| Others | 3.1% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 1.5% | 1 |
Most Whitewater Township homes are built for groups: 57% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (31%).
Whitewater Township entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.5% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 12.3% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% | 9 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.3% | 8 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Whitewater Township earned $38,000 over the past year, against $20,400 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | $38,000 | $36,900 | $312 | 48% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | $20,400 | $31,900 | $491 | 36% |
Whitewater Township is a group-trip market: 40% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (34%).
Whitewater Township listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.2% | 6 |
| 3 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 13.8% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 33.8% | 22 |
| 8+ guests | 40.0% | 26 |
Whitewater Township hosts set up an average of 4.5 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (31%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are common in Whitewater Township: 72% of listings have one, and 77% have a pet-friendly policy.
Share of Whitewater Township listings with each common amenity
Guests
Whitewater 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 Whitewater Township guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Whitewater Township guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 4.8% |
| Grand Rapids | 4.1% |
| Detroit | 3.1% |
| Davison | 2.4% |
| Michigan | 1.7% |
Where Whitewater Township guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 96.9% |
| Canada | 1.0% |
| Mexico | 0.7% |
| Brazil | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Whitewater Township guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 88.3% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Portuguese | 0.9% |
| Serbian | 0.9% |
Whitewater Township Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 62% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.79, against 4.96 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Whitewater 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 | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
More than eight in ten Whitewater Township listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Whitewater Township listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 53.8% | 35 |
| 181-270 days | 29.2% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 13.8% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 3.1% | 2 |
Days a year Whitewater Township listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 3.1% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 13.8% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 32.3% | 21 |
| 31-90 days | 27.7% | 18 |
| 1-30 days | 23.1% | 15 |
The average Whitewater Township booking lasts 4.8 nights, longest in November and shortest in October. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 1,370 in all. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Whitewater Township
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
49% of listings in Whitewater Township accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is two nights. A smaller group, 6%, takes only stays of 30 nights or more.
Minimum stay set by Whitewater 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 Whitewater Township, used by 35% 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 Whitewater Township listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than nine in ten Whitewater Township listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $150; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 4.8 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Whitewater Township, an eight-bedroom home, took in $359,000 over the past year, about 8.7 times the city's average of $41,200.
TheBig Drake Cottage on Elk Lake (Sleeps up to 20) Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Lakeside Cabin w/hot tub, pontoon, & game room! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Northern Pines Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Boardman Bungalow | Riverfront Hot Tub + Kayaks Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
5BR Farmhouse w/ Hot Tub Near Flintfields, Pets OK Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Elk Lake Serenity Sunrise 3 Bedroom Hillside Home Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Professional management companies run a quarter of Whitewater Township listings and owners run the rest. Six in ten 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 62% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 21 km, Greilickville (21 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 85% more than Whitewater Township.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg 5 km | 30 | $39,343 | $434 | 38% |
| Acme Township 6 km | 148 | $28,333 | $350 | 35% |
| East Bay Township 11 km | 219 | $43,766 | $406 | 39% |
| Elk Rapids 15 km | 67 | $36,671 | $397 | 38% |
| Traverse City 16 km | 794 | $42,191 | $332 | 43% |
| Helena Township 20 km | 39 | $50,444 | $466 | 42% |
| Elmwood Charter Township 20 km | 67 | $59,747 | $440 | 47% |
| Greilickville 21 km | 36 | $76,239 | $535 | 49% |
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FAQ
An active Whitewater Township Airbnb grossed $41,217 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 65 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $6,720 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Whitewater Township listings earn between $2,380 and $6,720 in a typical month, and the top tenth $9,740 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 Whitewater Township 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.
The average booked night in Whitewater Township cost $461 before fees. Half of listings charge between $265 and $550, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Whitewater 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 Whitewater Township Airbnb grossed $41,217 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% above 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, $28,107 a year (about $2,340 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 $3,590 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $12,400 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.
Each night a Whitewater Township listing was open to book earned $191 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 $313 or more.
Whitewater Township stays were booked 64 days (about two months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Whitewater Township Airbnb stay lasted 4.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Whitewater Township Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Lake Michigan Shoreline, Fenton and Wolverine Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Whitewater Township. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 65 active Airbnb listings in Whitewater Township as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Williamsburg, 5 km away.
In Whitewater Township, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $150; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
Method
Figures on this page cover 65 active Airbnb listings in Whitewater 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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