If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, you may want to take note. These beautiful places offer a variety of breathtaking draws — magnificent vistas, seaside living, rolling hills and plenty of outdoor spaces to explore. Interest piqued? It should be. Because the icing on the cake is that you can find affordable housing in some of the nation’s most stunning outdoor meccas. Let’s take a look.
Methodology
To determine the most affordable outdoor meccas you can move to, 24/7 Tempo reviewed five-year data on median household value and median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey. Cities, towns, and Census-designated places were ranked based on the ratio of median home value to median household income. Only places with at least 500 residents ranking at least a 6 on the USDA’s Natural Amenities Scale where at least 20% of housing units are vacant for seasonal or recreational use were considered.
50. Cedar Ridge, CA
- Median home value: $349,600 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $73,750
- Total population: 1,650
49. Netarts, OR
- Median home value: $334,100 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $70,515
- Total population: 622
48. Leadville North, CO
- Median home value: $378,200 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $79,942
- Total population: 2,003
47. Smoot, WY
- Median home value: $494,600 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $104,643
- Total population: 503
46. North Palm Beach, FL
- Median home value: $418,100 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $89,175
- Total population: 13,092
45. Brinnon, WA
- Median home value: $265,200 (4.7 times income)
- Median household income: $57,000
- Total population: 874
44. Tierra Verde, FL
- Median home value: $666,100 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $143,913
- Total population: 4,072
43. Paradise Park, CA
- Median home value: $437,800 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $94,750
- Total population: 538
42. Forest Meadows, CA
- Median home value: $419,300 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $90,954
- Total population: 1,485
41. Roseland, FL
- Median home value: $284,900 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $62,520
- Total population: 1,377
40. Lely, FL
- Median home value: $269,600 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $59,167
- Total population: 3,548
39. Telluride, CO
- Median home value: $370,700 (4.6 times income)
- Median household income: $81,429
- Total population: 2,622
38. Englewood, FL
- Median home value: $277,600 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $61,734
- Total population: 19,378
37. Lake Isabella, CA
- Median home value: $121,700 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $27,116
- Total population: 3,514
36. Munds Park, AZ
- Median home value: $358,600 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $80,152
- Total population: 950
35. Home, WA
- Median home value: $398,600 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $89,444
- Total population: 1,692
34. Granby, CO
- Median home value: $346,000 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $77,679
- Total population: 2,074
33. Arnold, CA
- Median home value: $414,300 (4.5 times income)
- Median household income: $93,047
- Total population: 1,866
32. Westwood, CA
- Median home value: $151,900 (4.3 times income)
- Median household income: $34,960
- Total population: 1,116
31. Iona, FL
- Median home value: $259,200 (4.1 times income)
- Median household income: $62,655
- Total population: 14,295
30. Grapeview, WA
- Median home value: $448,500 (4.1 times income)
- Median household income: $108,539
- Total population: 1,128
29. Allenspark, CO
- Median home value: $589,000 (4.1 times income)
- Median household income: $144,265
- Total population: 622
28. Wofford Heights, CA
- Median home value: $148,900 (4.1 times income)
- Median household income: $36,614
- Total population: 2,267
27. St. James City, FL
- Median home value: $251,600 (4.0 times income)
- Median household income: $62,415
- Total population: 3,494
26. Palmetto, FL
- Median home value: $219,700 (4.0 times income)
- Median household income: $55,584
- Total population: 13,384
25. Bokeelia, FL
- Median home value: $263,400 (3.9 times income)
- Median household income: $66,691
- Total population: 2,230
24. Borrego Springs, CA
- Median home value: $397,000 (3.9 times income)
- Median household income: $101,458
- Total population: 2,946
23. Estero, FL
- Median home value: $392,300 (3.9 times income)
- Median household income: $100,543
- Total population: 36,685
22. Tonto Basin, AZ
- Median home value: $192,900 (3.9 times income)
- Median household income: $49,567
- Total population: 1,380
21. South Palm Beach, FL
- Median home value: $314,700 (3.8 times income)
- Median household income: $82,917
- Total population: 1,648
20. Briny Breezes, FL
- Median home value: $221,400 (3.7 times income)
- Median household income: $60,313
- Total population: 570
19. Greenville, CA
- Median home value: $240,200 (3.6 times income)
- Median household income: $66,172
- Total population: 705
18. Challenge-Brownsville, CA
- Median home value: $324,500 (3.6 times income)
- Median household income: $89,866
- Total population: 866
17. Cypress Lake, FL
- Median home value: $211,800 (3.6 times income)
- Median household income: $58,943
- Total population: 12,313
16. Desert Hills, AZ
- Median home value: $214,400 (3.6 times income)
- Median household income: $59,911
- Total population: 2,651
15. Burnt Store Marina, FL
- Median home value: $374,000 (3.6 times income)
- Median household income: $104,924
- Total population: 2,278
14. Charlotte Park, FL
- Median home value: $222,500 (3.4 times income)
- Median household income: $64,893
- Total population: 1,795
13. Warm Mineral Springs, FL
- Median home value: $161,800 (3.3 times income)
- Median household income: $49,007
- Total population: 4,540
12. Buckhead Ridge, FL
- Median home value: $112,400 (3.2 times income)
- Median household income: $34,911
- Total population: 1,028
11. Soda Bay, CA
- Median home value: $278,800 (3.2 times income)
- Median household income: $87,443
- Total population: 759
10. Hypoluxo, FL
- Median home value: $239,900 (3.1 times income)
- Median household income: $76,510
- Total population: 2,723
9. Elephant Butte, NM
- Median home value: $164,600 (3.1 times income)
- Median household income: $52,641
- Total population: 1,573
8. Swede Heaven, WA
- Median home value: $403,200 (3.1 times income)
- Median household income: $129,196
- Total population: 1,092
7. Cobb, CA
- Median home value: $325,500 (3.0 times income)
- Median household income: $109,241
- Total population: 685
6. Sky Valley, CA
- Median home value: $131,500 (2.9 times income)
- Median household income: $45,985
- Total population: 2,307
5. Meadview, AZ
- Median home value: $142,700 (2.6 times income)
- Median household income: $55,664
- Total population: 1,629
4. Lake Medina Shores, TX
- Median home value: $132,000 (2.3 times income)
- Median household income: $56,200
- Total population: 532
3. Chokoloskee, FL
- Median home value: $213,000 (2.3 times income)
- Median household income: $91,080
- Total population: 1,061
2. Desert Edge, CA
- Median home value: $53,600 (1.4 times income)
- Median household income: $38,668
- Total population: 3,715
1. Pembroke Park, FL
- Median home value: $55,300 (1.3 times income)
- Median household income: $41,875
- Total population: 6,266