Are you looking for a place to live on the water or a lake view as a vacation home or permanent home? Take a look at Branson, named the top affordable lake town to live in 2018 and 2019 by realtor.com The ranking was based on how many "lake homes" or "lake view" homes were listed and the median home price was under $450,000. Also the ranking considered dining, shopping and things to do in the area. Branson is centrally located in the U.S. with it's own airport and 35 miles south of Springfield MO. I know what you are (4 comments)