In The News – 12 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.
August 14, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in Travel & Leisure, 08/12/2024, Written by Dobrina Zhakova
From California to Vermont, these small towns are some of the country’s most sought-after communities to call home, according to real estate experts.
#1 – Incline Village, NV
This upscale community on the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe is far from being just another resort town. Unlike similar vacation destinations, Incline Village has everything its approximately 9,000 residents need to live here full-time: a hospital, pharmacies, schools, grocery stores, a university campus (University of Nevada, Reno), and a library.
Of course, there’s no shortage of recreational amenities such as private beaches, a boat launch, pools, golf courses, and even an in-town ski resort, Diamond Peak. Residents also enjoy no income tax and relatively low property taxes, according to Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty agent David Duffie.
“The most popular neighborhoods are near the lake or in areas with great lake views,” added Duffie. “These include Lakefront, Mill Creek, and Lakeview subdivisions for lake proximity, and the Eastern Slope for views.”
However, relocating to Incline Village isn’t cheap. According to Zillow, the median home value is $1,411,680.