One of Texas' beach towns lands on the list of the most affordable in the U.S., find out which one.
ROCKPORT, Texas -- With the Lone Star State in the midst of a nation-topping land grab, real estate - especially reasonably priced - is getting harder to find, particularly near the water. Consider Galveston Bay homes, such as this one going for more than $3 million.
To that end, a new report from Realtor.com offers welcome news for those in search of Texas homes near the beach that won't break the bank. Rockport, Texas, a coastal community about a three-hour drive from Houston, lands at No. 7 on Realtor.com's list of most affordable beach towns. The charming Gulf Coast town's average home list price is $435,112. Rockport is popular for its"clean beaches, fantastic fishing, and world-class birdwatching," per the report.