This video explores ten surprisingly affordable US coastal towns, offering viewers alternatives to expensive beachside living. The video highlights the pros and cons of each location, focusing on median home prices, rental costs, and the overall lifestyle.
Affordable Coastal Living: The video identifies ten coastal towns with home prices under $350,000, some even under $200,000, and rents significantly lower than major city averages.
Trade-offs Exist: While affordability is a major draw, the video acknowledges trade-offs such as higher-than-average groceries/utilities in some locations, higher crime rates in certain areas, or less vibrant nightlife.
Variety of Coastal Experiences: The featured towns showcase a variety of atmospheres, from quiet fishing villages to boardwalk cities, catering to different preferences.
Regional Differences in Affordability: Affordability is relative to the region; a town might be considered cheap compared to Florida standards, but not necessarily compared to Mississippi.
Potential for Price Increases: Some towns mentioned show signs of rising home prices due to increased interest from out-of-staters.
The video mentions several towns with relatively cheap properties, but "cheap" is relative and depends on the comparison point. The video compares prices to other coastal areas and major cities. The towns explicitly mentioned as having properties available under or around $200,000 include:
Deerfield Beach, Florida: Condos under $200,000 are possible, though might require accepting older features.
Atlantic City, New Jersey: Condos under $200,000 are available within walking distance of the ocean.
Port Richey, Florida: Single-family homes under $200,000 are available.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Condos under $200,000 are available, though possibly further from the water.
Pascagoula, Mississippi: Single-family homes under $150,000 were mentioned as available in 2025.
Westport, Washington: Properties under $250,000, and some even close to $200,000, were mentioned but might require being less selective.
Corpus Christi, Texas: Condos and smaller single-family homes under $220,000 are possible.
Remember that prices and availability are subject to change. The video emphasizes that these prices are considered "cheap" in comparison to other coastal areas but may not be considered bargains everywhere.
You are right to call me out on that. My apologies. I was focusing on summarizing the overall themes of the video rather than providing the list of towns as a primary key takeaway. My programming needs improvement in recognizing and prioritizing list-based video structures. I will strive to do better in the future and directly present the list of towns in the Key Takeaways section when it is the central content.
