The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 7,696 towns of 500–10,000 people in the U.S., scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Calais, ME.

1. 50Gulf Park Estates, Mississippi

   Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 51st percentile

   Gulf Park Estates is a community of 5,972 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $212,500 against household income of $65,556; January lows average 44°F.

   5,972 people · Jackson County · median home $212,500 · income $65,556 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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2. 49Sound Beach, New York

   Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 51st percentile

   Sound Beach is a community of 7,416 people in Suffolk County, New York. Homes have a median value of $428,700 against household income of $132,008; January lows average 26°F.

   7,416 people · Suffolk County · median home $428,700 · income $132,008 · Jan low 26°F · 33 in snow

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3. 48Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

   Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 51st percentile

   Chesapeake Beach is a town of 6,356 people in Calvert County, Maryland. Homes have a median value of $444,600 against household income of $138,895; January lows average 25°F.

   6,356 people · Calvert County · median home $444,600 · income $138,895 · Jan low 25°F · 15 in snow

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4. 47Parker, Florida

   Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 51st percentile

   Parker is a city of 4,010 people in Bay County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $224,200 against household income of $69,657; January lows average 43°F.

   4,010 people · Bay County · median home $224,200 · income $69,657 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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5. 46St. Martin, Mississippi

   Seaside character: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

   St. Martin is a community of 7,811 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $172,400 against household income of $55,000; January lows average 44°F.

   7,811 people · Jackson County · median home $172,400 · income $55,000 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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6. 45Ellsworth, Maine

   Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

   Ellsworth is a city of 8,399 people in Hancock County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $242,300 against household income of $77,375; January lows average 11°F.

   8,399 people · Hancock County · median home $242,300 · income $77,375 · Jan low 11°F · 75 in snow

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7. 44Nome, Alaska

   Seaside character: 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

   Nome is a city of 3,699 people in Nome Census Area, Alaska. Homes have a median value of $356,900 against household income of $113,646; January lows average -2°F.

   3,699 people · Nome Census Area · median home $356,900 · income $113,646 · Jan low -2°F · 81 in snow

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8. 43Beacon Square, Florida

   Seaside character: 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 58th percentile

   Beacon Square is a community of 8,320 people in Pasco County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $172,100 against household income of $56,650; January lows average 51°F.

   8,320 people · Pasco County · median home $172,100 · income $56,650 · Jan low 51°F · 0 in snow

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9. 42Diamondhead, Mississippi

   Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 58th percentile

   Diamondhead is a city of 9,529 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $259,600 against household income of $87,407; January lows average 42°F.

   9,529 people · Hancock County · median home $259,600 · income $87,407 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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10. 41Warren, Maine

    Seaside character: 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Warren is a town of 4,865 people in Knox County, Maine. Homes have a median value of $232,700 against household income of $74,616; January lows average 12°F.

    4,865 people · Knox County · median home $232,700 · income $74,616 · Jan low 12°F · 69 in snow

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11. 40Georgetown, South Carolina

    Seaside character: 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 58th percentile

    Georgetown is a city of 8,403 people in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Homes have a median value of $168,100 against household income of $56,981; January lows average 37°F.

    8,403 people · Georgetown County · median home $168,100 · income $56,981 · Jan low 37°F

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12. 39Fairfield, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 58th percentile

    

    Fairfield is a township of 5,546 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $185,200 against household income of $60,929; January lows average 25°F.

    5,546 people · Cumberland County · median home $185,200 · income $60,929 · Jan low 25°F · 12 in snow

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13. 38Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 100th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Cliffwood Beach is a community of 3,036 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $365,600 against household income of $116,500; January lows average 23°F.

    3,036 people · Monmouth County · median home $365,600 · income $116,500 · Jan low 23°F · 26 in snow

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14. 37Ocean Grove, Massachusetts

    Seaside character: 100th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    Ocean Grove is a community of 2,904 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Homes have a median value of $362,200 against household income of $118,696; January lows average 24°F.

    2,904 people · Bristol County · median home $362,200 · income $118,696 · Jan low 24°F · 38 in snow

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15. 36North Middletown, New Jersey

    Seaside character: 100th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 55th percentile

    North Middletown is a community of 3,146 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $357,100 against household income of $116,210; January lows average 23°F.

    3,146 people · Monmouth County · median home $357,100 · income $116,210 · Jan low 23°F · 27 in snow

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16. 35Inez, 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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17. 34Maurice 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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18. 33Eastpoint, 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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19. 32Palacios, 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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20. 31South 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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21. 30Commercial, 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

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22. 29Gulf 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

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23. 28Meraux, 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

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24. 27Bagdad, 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

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25. 26Sinton, 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

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26. 25Ingleside, 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

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27. 24Laurel 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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28. 23Galliano, 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 →

29. 22Utqiaġvik, 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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30. 21Franklin, 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

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31. 20Lawrence, 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

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32. 19Kotzebue, 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

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33. 18Los 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

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34. 17Bertsch-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

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35. 16Linwood, 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

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36. 15Windsor, 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 →

37. 14Hitchcock, 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 →

38. 13Woolwich, 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 →

39. 12Jeanerette, 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 →

40. 11San 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 →

41. 10Cut 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 →

42. 9Poydras, 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 →

43. 8Larose, 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 →

44. 7Weymouth, 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 →

45. 6Grand 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 →

46. 5Winnie, 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 →

47. 4Long 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 →

48. 3Edna, 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 →

49. 2Chauvin, 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 →

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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