The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 12,622 towns and cities of 500+ people in the U.S., scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Calais, ME.

1. 50Inez, Texas

   Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Inez is a community of 2,641 people in Victoria County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $236,500 against household income of $82,838; January lows average 45°F.

   2,641 people · Victoria County · median home $236,500 · income $82,838 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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2. 49Maurice River, New Jersey

   Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Maurice River is a township of 6,218 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $220,500 against household income of $76,964; January lows average 23°F.

   6,218 people · Cumberland County · median home $220,500 · income $76,964 · Jan low 23°F · 22 in snow

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3. 48Pennsville, New Jersey

   Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Pennsville is a township of 12,684 people in Salem County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $214,100 against household income of $75,097; January lows average 26°F.

   12,684 people · Salem County · median home $214,100 · income $75,097 · Jan low 26°F · 20 in snow

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4. 47Joppatowne, Maryland

   Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Joppatowne is a community of 13,425 people in Harford County, Maryland. Homes have a median value of $342,300 against household income of $117,881; January lows average 25°F.

   13,425 people · Harford County · median home $342,300 · income $117,881 · Jan low 25°F · 21 in snow

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5. 46Eastpoint, Florida

   Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Eastpoint is a community of 2,614 people in Franklin County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $201,000 against household income of $68,258; January lows average 44°F.

   2,614 people · Franklin County · median home $201,000 · income $68,258 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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6. 45Myrtle Grove, Florida

   Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

   Myrtle Grove is a community of 17,224 people in Escambia County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $186,100 against household income of $67,647; January lows average 42°F.

   17,224 people · Escambia County · median home $186,100 · income $67,647 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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7. 44Palacios, Texas

   Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Palacios is a city of 4,395 people in Matagorda County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $153,800 against household income of $52,620; January lows average 46°F.

   4,395 people · Matagorda County · median home $153,800 · income $52,620 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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8. 43Pascagoula, Mississippi

   Seaside character: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

   Pascagoula is a city of 22,010 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $144,700 against household income of $52,222; January lows average 38°F.

   22,010 people · Jackson County · median home $144,700 · income $52,222 · Jan low 38°F · 0 in snow

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9. 42South Toms River, New Jersey

   Seaside character: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   South Toms River is a borough of 3,643 people in Ocean County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $299,700 against household income of $103,503; January lows average 22°F.

   3,643 people · Ocean County · median home $299,700 · income $103,503 · Jan low 22°F

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10. 41Commercial, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    

    Commercial is a township of 4,669 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $161,600 against household income of $55,733; January lows average 24°F.

    4,669 people · Cumberland County · median home $161,600 · income $55,733 · Jan low 24°F · 17 in snow

    Full Commercial, New Jersey profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

11. 40Gulf Hills, Mississippi

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    Gulf Hills is a community of 8,526 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $203,700 against household income of $72,839; January lows average 44°F.

    8,526 people · Jackson County · median home $203,700 · income $72,839 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

    Full Gulf Hills, Mississippi profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

12. 39Meraux, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Meraux is a community of 6,804 people in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $208,700 against household income of $76,021; January lows average 44°F.

    6,804 people · St. Bernard Parish · median home $208,700 · income $76,021 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

    Full Meraux, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

13. 38Bagdad, Florida

    Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    Bagdad is a community of 4,467 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $227,900 against household income of $82,034; January lows average 41°F.

    4,467 people · Santa Rosa County · median home $227,900 · income $82,034 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

    Full Bagdad, Florida profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

14. 37Sinton, Texas

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Sinton is a city of 5,504 people in San Patricio County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $142,000 against household income of $51,701; January lows average 45°F.

    5,504 people · San Patricio County · median home $142,000 · income $51,701 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

    Full Sinton, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

15. 36Portland, Texas

    Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    Portland is a city of 20,383 people in San Patricio County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $234,800 against household income of $83,865; January lows average 47°F.

    20,383 people · San Patricio County · median home $234,800 · income $83,865 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

    Full Portland, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

16. 35Brownsville, Texas

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    

    Brownsville is a city of 186,738 people in Cameron County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $139,900 against household income of $52,130; January lows average 53°F.

    186,738 people · Cameron County · median home $139,900 · income $52,130 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

    Full Brownsville, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

17. 34Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    Chesapeake Ranch Estates is a community of 10,308 people in Calvert County, Maryland. Homes have a median value of $286,700 against household income of $102,669; January lows average 30°F.

    10,308 people · Calvert County · median home $286,700 · income $102,669 · Jan low 30°F · 13 in snow

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18. 33Gautier, Mississippi

    Seaside character: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Gautier is a city of 19,024 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $166,400 against household income of $61,926; January lows average 41°F.

    19,024 people · Jackson County · median home $166,400 · income $61,926 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

    Full Gautier, Mississippi profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

19. 32Ingleside, Texas

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Ingleside is a city of 9,519 people in San Patricio County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $189,200 against household income of $69,464; January lows average 50°F.

    9,519 people · San Patricio County · median home $189,200 · income $69,464 · Jan low 50°F · 0 in snow

    Full Ingleside, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

20. 31Pennsville, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Pennsville is a community of 12,043 people in Salem County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $207,600 against household income of $76,032; January lows average 26°F.

    12,043 people · Salem County · median home $207,600 · income $76,032 · Jan low 26°F · 20 in snow

    Full Pennsville, New Jersey profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

21. 30Laurel Lake, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    Laurel Lake is a community of 2,861 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $156,800 against household income of $55,574; January lows average 24°F.

    2,861 people · Cumberland County · median home $156,800 · income $55,574 · Jan low 24°F · 17 in snow

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22. 29Galliano, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Galliano is a community of 7,100 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $134,200 against household income of $49,918; January lows average 45°F.

    7,100 people · Lafourche Parish · median home $134,200 · income $49,918 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

    Full Galliano, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

23. 28Utqiaġvik, Alaska

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    Utqiaġvik is a city of 4,927 people in North Slope Borough, Alaska. Homes have a median value of $311,400 against household income of $115,313; January lows average -18°F.

    4,927 people · North Slope Borough · median home $311,400 · income $115,313 · Jan low -18°F · 46 in snow

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24. 27Franklin, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

    Franklin is a city of 6,728 people in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $104,400 against household income of $39,518; January lows average 44°F.

    6,728 people · St. Mary Parish · median home $104,400 · income $39,518 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

    Full Franklin, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

25. 26Kingsville, Texas

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

    Kingsville is a city of 25,402 people in Kleberg County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $149,400 against household income of $58,148; January lows average 47°F.

    25,402 people · Kleberg County · median home $149,400 · income $58,148 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

    Full Kingsville, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

26. 25Lawrence, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 69th percentile

    

    Lawrence is a township of 3,087 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $229,500 against household income of $85,515; January lows average 24°F.

    3,087 people · Cumberland County · median home $229,500 · income $85,515 · Jan low 24°F · 14 in snow

    Full Lawrence, New Jersey profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

27. 24Kotzebue, Alaska

    Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

    

    Kotzebue is a city of 3,102 people in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Homes have a median value of $288,400 against household income of $110,357; January lows average -8°F.

    3,102 people · Northwest Arctic Borough · median home $288,400 · income $110,357 · Jan low -8°F · 64 in snow

    Full Kotzebue, Alaska profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

28. 23Los Fresnos, Texas

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Los Fresnos is a city of 8,114 people in Cameron County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $152,200 against household income of $61,938; January lows average 52°F.

    8,114 people · Cameron County · median home $152,200 · income $61,938 · Jan low 52°F · 0 in snow

    Full Los Fresnos, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

29. 22Moss Point, Mississippi

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Moss Point is a city of 12,147 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $110,100 against household income of $44,296; January lows average 41°F.

    12,147 people · Jackson County · median home $110,100 · income $44,296 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

    Full Moss Point, Mississippi profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

30. 21Bertsch-Oceanview, California

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

    Bertsch-Oceanview is a community of 2,520 people in Del Norte County, California. Homes have a median value of $191,300 against household income of $73,173; January lows average 40°F.

    2,520 people · Del Norte County · median home $191,300 · income $73,173 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

    Full Bertsch-Oceanview, California profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

31. 20Linwood, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Linwood is a city of 6,971 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $394,700 against household income of $156,354; January lows average 25°F.

    6,971 people · Atlantic County · median home $394,700 · income $156,354 · Jan low 25°F · 17 in snow

    Full Linwood, New Jersey profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

32. 19Windsor, North Carolina

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Windsor is a town of 3,582 people in Bertie County, North Carolina. Homes have a median value of $102,700 against household income of $40,714; January lows average 33°F.

    3,582 people · Bertie County · median home $102,700 · income $40,714 · Jan low 33°F · 1 in snow

    Full Windsor, North Carolina profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

33. 18Hitchcock, Texas

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Hitchcock is a city of 7,301 people in Galveston County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $188,300 against household income of $74,157; January lows average 49°F.

    7,301 people · Galveston County · median home $188,300 · income $74,157 · Jan low 49°F · 0 in snow

    Full Hitchcock, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

34. 17Woolwich, Maine

    Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    

    Woolwich is a town of 3,068 people in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $254,500 against household income of $102,175; January lows average 12°F.

    3,068 people · Sagadahoc County · median home $254,500 · income $102,175 · Jan low 12°F · 72 in snow

    Full Woolwich, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

35. 16Prichard, Alabama

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Prichard is a city of 19,322 people in Mobile County, Alabama. Homes have a median value of $85,700 against household income of $36,588; January lows average 41°F.

    19,322 people · Mobile County · median home $85,700 · income $36,588 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

    Full Prichard, Alabama profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

36. 15Port Arthur, Texas

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Port Arthur is a city of 56,039 people in Jefferson County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $107,400 against household income of $46,354; January lows average 44°F.

    56,039 people · Jefferson County · median home $107,400 · income $46,354 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

    Full Port Arthur, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

37. 14Jeanerette, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Jeanerette is a city of 4,813 people in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $98,200 against household income of $43,438; January lows average 42°F.

    4,813 people · Iberia Parish · median home $98,200 · income $43,438 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

    Full Jeanerette, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

38. 13San Leon, Texas

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    San Leon is a community of 6,135 people in Galveston County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $183,100 against household income of $75,446; January lows average 46°F.

    6,135 people · Galveston County · median home $183,100 · income $75,446 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

    Full San Leon, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

39. 12Cut Off, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Cut Off is a community of 5,533 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $158,300 against household income of $67,941; January lows average 45°F.

    5,533 people · Lafourche Parish · median home $158,300 · income $67,941 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

    Full Cut Off, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

40. 11Poydras, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 85th percentile

    Poydras is a community of 2,536 people in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $132,800 against household income of $59,105; January lows average 43°F.

    2,536 people · St. Bernard Parish · median home $132,800 · income $59,105 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

    Full Poydras, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

41. 10Larose, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 85th percentile

    

    Larose is a community of 6,763 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $176,300 against household income of $80,577; January lows average 45°F.

    6,763 people · Lafourche Parish · median home $176,300 · income $80,577 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

    Full Larose, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

42. 9Weymouth, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    

    Weymouth is a township of 2,614 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $169,700 against household income of $72,459; January lows average 23°F.

    2,614 people · Atlantic County · median home $169,700 · income $72,459 · Jan low 23°F · 22 in snow

    Full Weymouth, New Jersey profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

43. 8Grand Bay, Alabama

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Grand Bay is a community of 3,460 people in Mobile County, Alabama. Homes have a median value of $142,400 against household income of $62,112; January lows average 40°F.

    3,460 people · Mobile County · median home $142,400 · income $62,112 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

    Full Grand Bay, Alabama profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

44. 7Freeport, Texas

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 85th percentile

    Freeport is a city of 10,696 people in Brazoria County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $135,900 against household income of $61,134; January lows average 46°F.

    10,696 people · Brazoria County · median home $135,900 · income $61,134 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

    Full Freeport, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

45. 6Winnie, Texas

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Winnie is a community of 3,162 people in Chambers County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $166,500 against household income of $80,913; January lows average 43°F.

    3,162 people · Chambers County · median home $166,500 · income $80,913 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

    Full Winnie, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

46. 5Long Hill, Connecticut

    Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Long Hill is a community of 3,948 people, Connecticut. Homes have a median value of $175,600 against household income of $84,201; January lows average 24°F.

    3,948 people · median home $175,600 · income $84,201 · Jan low 24°F · 25 in snow

    Full Long Hill, Connecticut profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

47. 4Edna, Texas

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Edna is a city of 5,987 people in Jackson County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $117,800 against household income of $59,600; January lows average 44°F.

    5,987 people · Jackson County · median home $117,800 · income $59,600 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

    Full Edna, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

48. 3Chauvin, Louisiana

    Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Chauvin is a community of 2,575 people in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $99,600 against household income of $52,619; January lows average 45°F.

    2,575 people · Terrebonne Parish · median home $99,600 · income $52,619 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

    Full Chauvin, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

49. 2Port Lavaca, Texas

    Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 94th percentile

    Port Lavaca is a city of 11,557 people in Calhoun County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $128,200 against household income of $70,123; January lows average 46°F.

    11,557 people · Calhoun County · median home $128,200 · income $70,123 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

    Full Port Lavaca, Texas profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

50. 1Calais, Maine

    Seaside character: 99th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 95th percentile

    Calais is a city of 3,079 people in Washington County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $111,100 against household income of $64,096; January lows average 11°F.

    3,079 people · Washington County · median home $111,100 · income $64,096 · Jan low 11°F · 95 in snow

    Full Calais, Maine profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

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