5. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Median cost of home: $161,300
Some say this is like “Sausalito on the Bayou.” The city streets include antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants. There’s a Cajun vibe here and many residents work in nearby New Orleans. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, it’s quite artistic.
4. Port Arthur, Texas
Median cost of home: $64,300
This is the cheapest beach city in which to purchase a home. Located on Sabine Lake and across from Louisiana. It also neighbors such protected areas as Sea Rim State Park and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge.
