Well the Space Coast has done it again. We made the cut. According to the National Neighborhood News, not just one, but two communities have been named to the list of the top 6 affordable beach towns in Florida. They are as follows:
Pensacola Beach 
Median house prices - $140,000
Average rent - $900 per month.
Known for - white sand beaches
Nearby attractions - National Museum of Naval Aviation
Melbourne 
Median house prices - $115,000
Known for - Easy access access to Orlando, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Fishing is a big past time here for residents with the Gulf Stream bringing fish right by off shore.
Fort Pierce 
Median house prices - $86,000
Average rent - $800 per month.
Known for - Citrus Groves and being name one of the "Most Idyllic and Historic Main Streets in America" by USA Today in 2015.
Daytona Beach
Median house prices - just over $110,000
Known for - Spring break and car racing.
Nearby attractions - Daytona Beach Pier which offers free concerts, fireworks and much more.
Palm Bay
Median house prices - just over $100,000
Known for - being a hub for high tech companies such as Harris and Intersil.
Apalachicola
Median house prices - $125,000
Known for - Oyster beds, low crime rate (hey there are only about 2,000 people in this tiny beach town).
So there you have it folks, the top 6 beach towns in Florida! Let my 25+ years as a full time real estate broker help you find your piece of paradise on Florida's beautiful Space Coast!
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