These Affordable Towns Are Made For Nature Photography

The United States, the fourth largest country in the world, spans a vast area of 3,809,525 square miles, with 3,532,316 square miles comprising land. It is also one of the most geologically diverse nations, and home to mountains, deserts, plains, forests, coastlines, and expansive bodies of water across a range of climates. For outdoor enthusiasts, the options for discovering an outdoor paradise are virtually limitless.

The beauty of the country can be found across the nation, from the rolling hills of Vermont to the magnificent vistas of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to seaside living on the west and east coasts. The outdoor spaces are quite abundant and what's even better is that some of the nation’s most spectacular outdoor destinations are also affordable.

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. Only places with at least 500 residents were considered. These towns are all about the beautiful environments surrounding them, perfect for nature photography. Let's dive in.

This post was updated May 17, 2025 to reflect recent housing statistics.

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