8 Towns Where You Can Actually Afford to Buy a Beach House

Atlantic City, New Jersey – Average home price: $214,670 – Highlights: Iconic boardwalk, nine casinos, Steel Pier amusement park

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Coos Bay, Oregon – Average home price: $329,533 – Highlights: Sunset Bay State Park, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 7 Devils Brewing

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Crescent City, California – Average home price: $361,327 – Highlights: Redwoods, vintage lighthouses, Ocean World aquarium

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Daytona Beach, Florida – Average home price: $267,165 – Highlights: Drive-on beaches, proximity to Orlando, family-friendly atmosphere

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Freeport, Texas – Average home price: $138,822 – Highlights: Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Bryan Beach, deep-sea fishing

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Hampton, Virginia – Average home price: $267,890 – Highlights: Historical significance, Chesapeake Bay access, Fort Monroe

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Michigan City, Indiana – Average home price: $174,055 – Highlights: Lake Michigan shoreline, Indiana Dunes National Park, breweries and wineries

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Average home price: $308,123 – Highlights: 60-mile shoreline, seafood restaurants, Brookgreen Gardens

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