Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 44% · peaks at 77% in Aug
77% (Aug)
Summer peak
44%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes — Michigan City, IN remains a reliable Airbnb market. Active full-time operators average $64,912 in annual revenue at 52% occupancy and a $383 ADR. Review local regulation before purchase — see the rules section below.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific Michigan City address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
Michigan City's ADR rises 94% from Feb ($220) to Aug ($426), but occupancy rises 5.4× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
3 BedroomMost common | 118 | 50% | $322 | $58,590 |
4 Bedroom | 87 | 54% | $570 | $112,832 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 59 | 55% | $740 | $147,368 |
Michigan City is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
Annual average is 52%, rising to 77% in August and dipping to 14% in February.
August, June, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $426 and occupancy reaching 77% in August.
$191,959, up 3.88% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 118 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are Chicago, IL (16.33% of bookings), Indianapolis, IN (5.85% of bookings), Cincinnati, OH (1.53% of bookings).
308 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (11), 1 bedroom (68), 2 bedroom (110), 3 bedroom (118), 4 bedroom (87), 5 bedroom (59).