
7 Most Affordable Beach Towns to Live in Washington State
There is something about living close to the water that we crave as humans. Most of us anyway.
I find being on or near the beach calming. I love to watch the waves roll in and behave differently with each one. I love the sound the waves make and I love the warm sand on a summer day.
How to find an affordable property close to the beach to live?
Well, that is a little more difficult. But, it's ac not as hard as you might think. Plenty of ocean views or oceanfront property is for sale in Washington State.
Many West side beach towns aren't very populated
Here is a list of some places you might find affordable homes for sale or rent.
1. Ocean Shores: Ocean Shores is a small coastal city in Washington State. It’s known for its long Pacific beach and network of navigable lakes and waterways.
2. Port Townsend: Port Townsend is a city on the Quimper Peninsula in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,148 at the 2020 United States Census.
3. Gig Harbor: Gig Harbor is the name of both a bay on Puget Sound and a city on its shore in Pierce County, Washington. The population was 12,029 at the 2020 census.
4. Port Angeles: Port Angeles is a city and county seat of Clallam County, Washington.
5. Aberdeen: is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The population was 17,013 at the 2020 census.
6. Sequim: (pronounced Squim) is a city in Clallam County, Washington. It is located along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains.
7. Anacortes: is a city in Skagit County, Washington. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman.
I've been to many of these small towns they are gorgeous and quaint with so much to love about them. Even if you aren't in the market to buy or rent anywhere on the coast, you may want to visit sometime!
Send me an app chat and let me know which ones you find the most favorable.

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