Thinking of buying a vacation home? These are the best places in every state to own one
If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home as an investment property, it’s important to take into account not just the appeal of the location, but also how profitable the investment will be.
To determine the best place to buy a vacation home in every state, GOBankingRates looked at the top vacation destinations in each state and cross-listed those locations with the median home value and the median rent for each destination. Keep reading to see where you should get a vacation home in your state.
Alabama: Gulf Shores
Alaska: Anchorage
Arizona: Lake Havasu City
Arkansas: Hot Springs
California: Palm Springs
Colorado: Steamboat Springs
Connecticut: Mystic
Delaware: Rehoboth Beach
Florida: Kissimmee
Georgia: Savannah
Hawaii: Honolulu
Idaho: Coeur d’Alene
Illinois: Galena
Indiana: Michigan City
Iowa: Ames
Kansas: Overland Park
Kentucky: Louisville
Louisiana: New Orleans
Maine: Boothbay
Maryland: Ocean City
Massachusetts: Dennis
Michigan: South Haven
Minnesota: Ely
Mississippi: Pass Christian
Missouri: Osage Beach
Montana: Whitefish
Nebraska: Omaha
Nevada: Las Vegas
New Hampshire: Conway
New Jersey: Wildwood
New Mexico: Taos
New York: Saratoga Springs
North Carolina: Wrightsville Beach
North Dakota: Minot
Ohio: Put-in-Bay
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
Oregon: Lincoln City
Pennsylvania: Pocono Pines
Rhode Island: Newport
South Carolina: Hilton Head
South Dakota: Rapid City
Tennessee: Nashville
Texas: South Padre Island
Utah: St. George
Vermont: Stowe
Virginia: Virginia Beach
Washington: Pacific Beach
West Virginia: Charles Town
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Dells
Wyoming: Jackson
Data and pricing is accurate as of Feb 20th, 2018, and is subject to change.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The best location in every state to own a vacation home
