{"id":41456,"date":"2022-08-04T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/?p=41456"},"modified":"2025-04-10T14:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:16:24","slug":"most-affordable-beach-towns-for-homebuyers-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2022\/08\/04\/most-affordable-beach-towns-for-homebuyers-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Life by the Ocean\u00a0Without Breaking the Bank: The 25\u00a0Most\u00a0Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Port Arthur, Texas is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. at just $65\/square foot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24 of the most affordable towns and cities with beaches are located in the South<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At $102\/square foot, Corpus Christi, Texas, & Mobile, Ala., rank as the most affordable beach cities with more than 100,000 residents<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The East Coast claims two of the 10 best-priced beach towns in the U.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At $150\/square foot, Mastic Beach is the #1 affordable beach town in New York state<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Five of the least expensive West Coast beach towns are clustered in Grays Harbor County, Wash.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With summer in full swing and scorching temperatures driving city dwellers to try to escape urban heat islands, we analyzed home prices in towns and cities with beaches to see which are the most affordable options for homebuyers looking to move or buy a second home. More precisely, we ranked towns by the local median price per square foot to avoid results being skewed by larger local median home sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the 25 best-priced beach towns and cities (which actually include 31 locations due to multiple ties in pricing), it\u2019s clear that homebuyers looking for easy access to ocean waters and beaches will have an easier time finding an affordable option in the South. Specifically, 24 of the 31 communities in our top 25 are located in the South: In particular, Florida, Mississippi and Texas contributed the most with nine, seven and five locations, respectively. Alabama joined them with two beach destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/Top-afforbable-beachtowns-map-10-copy.png\" alt=\"Map of Top 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the U.S.\" class=\"wp-image-41513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/Top-afforbable-beachtowns-map-10-copy.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/Top-afforbable-beachtowns-map-10-copy.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining seven spots were occupied by East Coast communities. Notably, the West Coast was completely absent due to significantly higher prices. For example, the #25 best-priced cities for homebuyers nationwide were Pass Christian, Miss., and Carrabelle, Fla., at $151 per square foot. Conversely, the West Coast\u2019s lowest-price town was Copalis Beach, Wash., at $188 per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read to the end to discover the #1 most affordable beach town for homebuyers; the most affordable cities with beaches and more than 100,000 residents; and the most budget-friendly beach communities on the East and West coasts. You can also explore the full list of the 25 most affordable communities for U.S. homebuyers at the bottom of the page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_of_the_10_Most_Affordable_Beach_Towns_in_the_US_Are_Located_in_the_South\"><\/span><strong>8 of the 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns in the U.S. Are Located in the South<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/10-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-1.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Biloxi, MS.\" class=\"wp-image-41482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/10-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/10-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-1.png?resize=300,104 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#10 Biloxi, Miss.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per sq. ft : $109 | Median home size: 1,949 sq. ft | Median sale price: $212,073<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Biloxi is an attractive option for homebuyers looking for affordable home prices and beach access. That\u2019s because it offers the conveniences of urban living without the fast pace of large cities. It also has a dynamic entertainment scene thanks to its active casino resort industry. Additionally, Biloxi may prove especially attractive to buyers with a passion for sportfishing, as the city stands at the center of the Fertile Fisheries Crescent. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/9-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-2.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Bowers, DE.\" class=\"wp-image-41481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/9-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-2.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/9-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-2.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#9 Bowers, Del.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $107 | <strong>Median home size: 2,083 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: $223,085<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>One of just two communities on the East Coast among the 10 most affordable beach towns to buy a home in, Bowers may appeal to retirees looking to avoid Florida\u2019s sweltering summers, as the median age here is 60.7 years. Considered one of Delaware\u2019s best kept secrets, the quiet beach town of just over 300 residents is a favorite among locals looking to avoid the crowds at more popular destinations, like Rehoboth Beach. Historic homes dot the landscape and fresh seafood is still sourced locally. Plus, on Memorial Day weekend, locals and visitors can enjoy the family-friendly Buccaneer Bash pirate festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/8-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-3.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Brunswick, GA.\" class=\"wp-image-41480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/8-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-3.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/8-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-3.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#8 Brunswick, Ga.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. f<\/strong>t: $105 | <strong>Median home size: 2,066 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$216,442<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Brunswick is a year-round resort community with art galleries, theaters, Victorian mansions and one of the busiest ports in the country. Buyers looking for education opportunities have the local Coastal College of Georgia, while one of the two local high schools is Glynn Academy \u2014 the sixth-oldest public high school in the U.S. Fishing opportunities abound in the former shrimp capital of the world and white sandy beaches can be found locally or on the nearby Golden Isles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/7-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-5.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Port Richey, FL.\" class=\"wp-image-41479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/7-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-5.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/7-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-5.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#7 Port Richey, Fla.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $104 | <strong>Median home size: 1,857 <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$192,900<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Although commute times in Port Richey are generally higher than the national average, this Florida beach community is within 45 minutes of downtown Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. The city boasts a lower-than-average cost of living and affordable home prices that are rapidly appreciating. As a result, buyers looking for mild winter temperatures can secure a home here for a median $104 per square foot in a city that was once home to country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6a-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-6.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Corpus Christi, TX.\" class=\"wp-image-41477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6a-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-6.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6a-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-6.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#6 Corpus Christi, Texas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $102 | <strong>Median home size: 2,147 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$219,032<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>By far the most populous city in our ranking with 326,000 residents, Corpus Christi also boasts the largest median home size (2,147 square feet). House hunters with an interest in sports can enjoy one of the best destinations in the country for kiteboarding, kite flying, wind surfing and sailing. Corpus Christi is also one of the best spots in the U.S. for birding per the Audubon Society. Additionally, the many local and state parks \u2014 as well as the famed Padre Island National Seashore \u2014 offer ample hiking opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6b-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-7.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Mobile, AL.\" class=\"wp-image-41478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6b-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-7.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/6b-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-7.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#6 Mobile, Ala.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $102 | <strong>Median home size: 1,771 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$180,920<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The second-largest city in our top 10, Mobile presents an affordable option for homebuyers with an eye for arts and culture. Considered one of the top cultural centers on the Gulf Coast, the city of 190,000 residents boasts ample historic architecture and no less than 11 historic neighborhoods. Mobile also has its own symphony orchestra and ballet company; a host of museums; and one of the oldest Mardi Gras festivals in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/5-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-8.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Gulfport, MS.\" class=\"wp-image-41476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/5-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-8.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/5-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-8.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5 Gulfport, Miss.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $94 | <strong>Median home size: 1,949 <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: $183,158<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Gulfport is one of three Mississippi beach communities where the median price per square foot is less than $100. Watersports, fishing and golf are popular here, and visitors and locals alike enjoy nearly seven miles of white sand beaches. Buyers can choose to live in a historic home or in one of the many historic neighborhoods, like the Broadmoor Place Historic District. With a local median age of just 35, Gulfport may be an option for younger buyers who can enjoy the city\u2019s entertainment and shopping scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/4-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-9.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Gautier, MS.\" class=\"wp-image-41475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/4-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-9.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/4-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-9.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4 Gautier, Miss.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $92 | <strong>Median home size: 1,868 <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$171,687<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrounded by wetlands and bayous, the bedroom resort community of Gautier is an excellent option for homebuyers looking for an area rich in natural landscapes. For those wanting to own a slice of the white sand beachfronts of Gautier, high-end homes dot the city\u2019s Gulf shores, providing easy access to watersports and fishing. Potential buyers can also take a quick boat ride to one of the many islands in the area to enjoy even more wilderness, nature preserves and state and local parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/3-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Laguna Heights, TX.\" class=\"wp-image-41474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/3-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/3-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3 Laguna Heights, Texas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $88 | <strong>Median home size: 1,856 <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$162,718<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the local median age is less than 27 and the population has doubled in the past two years. As such, Laguna Heights may be the top option for Millennials and Zoomers looking for a slow pace of life by the water without breaking the bank. Just 20 miles from the Mexican border, the community of a little more than 3,000 residents sits on the banks of Laguna Madre with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the city\u2019s proximity to the resort town of South Padre Island makes Laguna Heights an attractive prospect for a second home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/2-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-2.png?w=750\" alt=\"Infographic containing median sale price, median home size and median price per square foot for Pascagoula, MS.\" class=\"wp-image-41473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/2-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-2.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/2-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-2.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2 Pascagoula, Miss.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. ft<\/strong>: $66 | <strong>Median home size: 1,868 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: $123,981<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally a small fishing village, nowadays, much of Pascagoula\u2019s economy is tied to the oil industry and shipbuilding. However, the city of about 22,000 also features historic architecture, especially antebellum styles. Those considering putting down roots here will appreciate the 14-acre Pascagoula Beach Park and its bevy of family-friendly amenities. Notably, Pascagoula is one of just five beach cities where home prices are still less than $100\/square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/1-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-3.png?w=750\" alt=\"Port Arthur, TX.\" class=\"wp-image-41472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/1-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-3.png 750w, https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2022\/08\/1-Top-afforbable-beachtowns-10-copy-3.png?resize=300,103 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1 Port Arthur, Texas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median price per <\/strong><strong>sq. f<\/strong>t: $65 | <strong>Median home size: 1,339 sq. ft<\/strong> | <strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$87,235<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy access to birding, fishing, state parks, waterways and a rich cultural heritage of historic sites and museums \u2014 including the famous Museum of the Gulf Coast \u2014 as well as the multicultural Faith Trail are some of the highlights of living in Port Arthur. Those with a passion for boating can find a community on Port Arthur\u2019s man-made Pleasure Island with its state-of-the-art, 70,000-acre marina and weekly boat races. The city is also home to the largest oil refinery in the U.S., centering the oil industry and port activities at the heart of its economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_5_Beach_Towns_With_100K_Residents_Have_Medians_Less_Than_150Sq_Ft\"><\/span><strong>Only 5 Beach Towns With 100K+ Residents Have Medians Less Than $150\/Sq. Ft<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-317\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-317\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">NAME<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Price\/Sq. Ft<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Median Home Size<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Median Sale Price<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Population<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Corpus Christi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Nueces<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$102<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,147 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $219,032 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 326,332 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$102<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,771 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $180,920 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 189,994 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Palm Bay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Brevard<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$144<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,140 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $308,361 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 113,751 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cape Coral<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lee<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,937 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $435,341 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 189,633 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,661 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $245,273 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 135,169 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corpus Christi, Texas & Mobile, Ala.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $102\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>With the median sale price in both cities at $102\/square foot, Corpus Christi and Mobile also rank among the 10 most affordable beach towns in the U.S., tied at #6. Specifically, both cities offer the amenities and economic opportunities of urban living with low home prices and ample beaches. However, while Corpus Christi has the largest median home size at 2,147 square feet, Mobile has the second-smallest square footage in the top 10 at just 1,771.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palm Bay, Fla.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $144\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Palm Bay is about one-third of the size of Corpus Christi, but homes here sell for a median $144\/square foot \u2014 or $42 more per square foot. Considered a hidden treasure of Florida, Palm Bay\u2019s year-round warm weather is perfect for buyers of any age who have a passion for outdoor activities \u2014 even the more challenging ones, like cyclocross. That\u2019s because the city has a generous trail network rich in wildlife, championship-level golf courses, water sports, nature preserves and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cape Coral, Fla. & Hampton, Va.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $148\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Sliding in at just under $150 per square foot, Cape Coral, Fla., and Hampton, Va., are both attractive options for budget-conscious homebuyers looking for easy beach access. With 355 sunny days per year and an average local median house size of 2,937 square feet, Cape Coral would best suit those looking for year-round warm weather for outdoor recreation and larger homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By comparison, Hampton homes have a more compact, 1,661-square-foot median size. The local climate is also more seasonal with 205 sunny days per year. That said, Hampton will appeal more to buyers looking for a home in an area with a rich architectural legacy and vibrant cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_East_Coasts_5_Most_Affordable_Beach_Communities_Stay_Below_150Sq_Ft\"><\/span><strong>The East Coast\u2019s 5 Most Affordable Beach Communities Stay Below $150\/Sq. Ft<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-316\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-316\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Location<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Price\/Sq. Ft<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Median Home Size<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Median Sale Price<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Population<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brunswick<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Glynn<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$105<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,066 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $216,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 16,231 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bowers<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">DE<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Kent<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$107<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,083 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $223,085 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\">312<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Atlantic City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Atlantic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$114<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,122 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $128,000 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 37,793 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Keansburg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Monmouth<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$147<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,209 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $325,058 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 9,697 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,661 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $245,273 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 135,169 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brunswick, Ga. & Bowers, Del.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale prices: <\/strong>$105\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong> & $107\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The only two East Coast cities to rank among the 10 best-priced beach towns, Brunswick and Bowers are the #1 and #2 most affordable beach communities on the East Coast. Both offer generous square footage at attractive prices with median home sizes of more than 2,000 square feet. In this case, with a mere $2 difference in their median price per square foot, homebuyers need only decide between year-round warm weather or crisp winters, as well as life in a tiny community of just 300 or in a town of more than 16,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlantic City, N.J.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $114\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>A coastal resort city known for its beaches, boardwalk and casino industry, Atlantic City has the third-most affordable price per square foot on the eastern seaboard. However, homebuyers eyeing life close to the famous boardwalk should also have an affinity for cozy living, as the city\u2019s median home size clocks in at just 1,122 square feet \u2014 the smallest footprint of the East Coast\u2019s leading beach towns and cities. However, Atlantic City also boasts public access to oceanfront beaches with lifeguard monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keansburg, N.J.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $147\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>At 2,209 square feet, Keansburg offers the most generous space of the East Coast\u2019s top five beach towns. Less than 45 miles from Manhattan\u2019s Financial District, it\u2019s also the most affordable beach town within reasonable distance of NYC \u2014 an intriguing prospect for potential homebuyers who work from home or are looking for an affordable second home in a quiet location. In fact, Keansburg is closer to NYC than New York state\u2019s only presence among the 25 most affordable beach towns for homebuyers \u2014 the $150-per-square-foot Mastic Beach, which is located some 70 miles east of NYC in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/mason\/Street-Index\/NY\/Suffolk-County\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suffolk County<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hampton, Va.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price:<\/strong> $148\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampton is one of only five cities with more than 100,000 residents where the median home price sits below $150 per square foot. With 135,000 residents, this is the most populous East Coast option for homebuyers looking to stretch their dollars. Here, the larger population base (compared to most other affordable options by the beach) sustains a range of museums, art and entertainment venues. Buyers looking for some historic prestige can also enjoy a collection of historic neighborhoods and buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Affordable_West_Coast_Beach_Towns_Cluster_in_Washingtons_Grays_Harbor_County\"><\/span><strong>Most Affordable West Coast Beach Towns Cluster in Washington\u2019s Grays Harbor County<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-315\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-315\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Location<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Median Price\/ Sq. Ft<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Median Home Size<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Median Sale Price<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Population<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Copalis Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Grays Harbor<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$188<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$270,920<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">515<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grayland<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Grays Harbor<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$189<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$272,081<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">806<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Westport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Grays Harbor<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$219<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$316,116<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 2,200 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Moclips<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Grays Harbor<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$258<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$372,317<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ocean Shores<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Grays Harbor<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$288<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$415,458<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 6,196 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Florence<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lane<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$259<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,488 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$385,000<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 9,037 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Eureka<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">CA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Humboldt<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$285<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,603 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$456,209<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 26,938 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Blaine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">WA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Whatcom<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$293<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,862 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$545,348<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 5,427 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Waldport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">OR<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lincoln<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$294<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,660 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\">$488,490<\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 1,959 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copalis Beach, Grayland, Westport, Moclips & Ocean Shores, Wash.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale prices: <\/strong>$188\/<strong>sq. f<\/strong>t; $189\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong>; $219\/square foot; $258\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong>; $288\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>With the West Coast\u2019s notoriously high prices, just two communities \u2014 Copalis Beach ($188\/square foot) and Grayland ($189\/square foot) \u2014 have median sale prices below $200 per square foot. In fact, four of the West Coast\u2019s most affordable beachside communities for homebuyers are clustered next to each other in Washington state\u2019s Grays Harbor County, with prices ranging between $188 and $258 per square foot and a median home of 1,442 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, buyers interested in Pacific Coast beaches do have to be ready for small-town life: The population of the five communities ranges between 200 and 2,200. Alternatively, those interested in a slightly larger community can opt to buy in Ocean Shores. The town of about 6,000 is also located in the Grays Harbor cluster but, with a median sale price of $288 per square foot, it\u2019s noticeably more expensive than its neighbors. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florence, Ore.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$259\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting on the Cascade Coast, Florence is Oregon\u2019s best-priced beach town for homebuyers. The town of less than 10,000 residents is 60 miles from Eugene, providing an option for quiet beachside living for Eugene professionals working from home or those looking for a second home. Outdoor and nature enthusiasts would especially feel at home in Florence, thanks to its closeness to vast national parks like the Siuslaw National Forest and the famed Oregon Dunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eureka, Calif.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$285\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the sky-high home prices typical of California, it\u2019s no surprise that the state\u2019s most affordable beach town is up north in the lower-priced Humboldt County. Buyers looking for California real estate with beach access and an escape from the state\u2019s increasingly scorching summer temperatures could buy a home for a median $285 per square foot, putting the city\u2019s median sale price below $500,000. Eureka also benefits from easy access to ample nature preserves and national parks, as well as a rich selection of historic architecture, including hundreds of Victorian homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blaine, Wash.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$293\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Attracting visitors from Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, Blaine sits right next to the Canadian border, with cross-border trade at the heart of the city\u2019s economy. Buyers looking for a quiet beach town on the Pacific Coast can enjoy birding and wildlife-watching in the Blaine\u2019s reserves, as well as some of the best golfing in Washington state. Moreover, homebuyers interested in cozying up to the entertainment industry may also be attracted to Blaine, as actors and crews regularly rent homes here when working across the border in Vancouver, British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waldport, Ore.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Median sale price: <\/strong>$294\/<strong>sq. ft<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The forested Oregon Coast town of Waldport could be an option for homebuyers looking for a family-friendly beach town \u2014 thanks to good schools, mild weather, a friendly local community, an abundance of wildlife, pristine beaches, fishing and vast forests for hiking. Although the nearly 100 miles that separate Waldport from Salem, Ore. and Eugene, Ore. make daily commutes unsustainable, professionals working in home-office or hybrid setups may still consider this quiet location for a home, as the town doesn\u2019t attract the tourist surges that other area locations do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Explore the 25 most affordable beach towns and cities for homebuyers in 2022:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-314\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-314\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Rank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Location<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">State<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">County<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Price\/Sq.Ft<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Median Home Size<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Median Sale Price<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">Population<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Port Arthur<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jefferson<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$65<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,339 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $87,235 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 54,705 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pascagoula<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jackson<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$66<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,868 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $123,981 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 21,732 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laguna Heights<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Cameron<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$88<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,856 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $162,718 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 1,778 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gautier<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jackson<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$92<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,868 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $171,687 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 18,436 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gulfport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Harrison<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$94<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,949 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $183,158 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 71,660 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Mobile<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$102<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,771 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $180,920 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 189,994 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Corpus Christi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Nueces<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$102<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,147 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $219,032 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 326,332 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Port Richey<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Pasco<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$104<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,857 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $192,900 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 2,900 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Brunswick<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">GA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Glynn<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$105<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,066 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $216,442 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 16,231 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bowers<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">DE<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Kent<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$107<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,083 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $223,085 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\">312<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Biloxi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Harrison<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$109<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,949 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $212,073 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 46,042 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Long Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Harrison<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$110<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,949 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $213,317 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 15,829 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Freeport<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Brazoria<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$110<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,290 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $142,315 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 12,184 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Atlantic City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Atlantic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$114<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,122 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $128,000 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 37,793 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">13<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bon Secour<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Baldwin<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$123<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,959 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $239,989 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 2,010 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">14<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Laurel Bay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">SC<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Beaufort<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$126<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,151 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $270,085 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 6,388 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">15<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pensacola<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Escambia<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$127<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,692 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $215,000 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 52,918 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Grand Isle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">LA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jefferson<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$131<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,782 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $234,071 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\">672<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ocean Springs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">MS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Jackson<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$133<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,868 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $248,097 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 17,756 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">17<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Springfield<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Bay<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$133<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,580 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $210,400 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 9,004 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Aransas Pass<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">TX<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Nueces<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$134<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,436 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $192,538 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 9,269 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">19<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hudson<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Pasco<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$135<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,306 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $312,278 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 11,243 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">20<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Palm Bay<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Brevard FL<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$144<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,140 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $308,361 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 113,751 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">21<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Keansburg<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NJ<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Monmouth<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$147<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,209 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $325,058 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 9,697 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Hampton<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,661 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $245,273 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 135,169 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cape Coral<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Lee<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$148<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 2,937 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $435,341 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 189,633 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fort Pierce<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">St. Lucie<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$149<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,879 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $279,986 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 45,855 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">23<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Panama City<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">FL<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Bay<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$149<\/td><td class=\"column-6\"> 1,712 <\/td><td class=\"column-7\"> $255,000 <\/td><td class=\"column-8\"> 35,952 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">24<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Mastic Beach<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">NY<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Suffolk<\/td><td 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analyzed all places mapped as being located on the coast. All places that had access to the ocean only through rivers, canals or bays were excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to calculate prices to the highest degree of accuracy, multiple data sources were combined as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First priority: PropertyShark median sale price and square footage data, where information was recent and available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second priority: PropertyShark median square footage data and median sale price information aggregated from Zillow, where PropertyShark pricing data was unavailable or was considered not recent enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third priority: where neither square footage nor median sale price data was available or recently updated on PropertyShark, information on median home sizes was sourced from Realtor and pricing information was aggregated from Zillow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find a home by the beach below $100\/sq. ft in 5 Southern towns or buy in Humboldt Co. 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