It's confirmed... living in Vero Beach is top notch.
Not all beach communities are created equal and now WalletHub has come out with their list of the Best Beach Towns to Live In.
- The site looked at 191 cities based on 63 indicators of livability.
- They split splitting up into two categories, towns by the ocean and towns by lakes.
- They then looked at things like housing costs, quality of beach water, weather, number of natural disasters, attractions, safety and more.
So, with all that in mind, the site has named Naples, Florida the best beach town to live in by the ocean, scoring a 62.50 out of 100, topping the list for quality of life.
Top Ten Beach Towns To Live In (Ocean)
- Naples, FL
- Lahaina, HI
- Boca Raton, FL
- Newport Beach, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
- Sarasota, FL
- Kailua, HI
- Carlsbad, CA
- Encinitas, CA
- Vero Beach, FL
As for beach towns by the lake, Traverse City, Michigan is tops, scoring a 66.88 out of 100, also landing at number one for quality of life.
Top Ten Beach Towns To Live In (Lake)
- Traverse City, MI
- Folsom, CA
- Redmond, WA
- Holland, MI
- Cornelius, NC
- Kirkland, WA
- Mercer Island, WA
- Rocky River, OH
- Davidson, NC
- Pewaukee, WI
Source: WalletHub