US EditionWhere vacation homes dominate: Top US counties with the highest share of seasonal housing
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – In 645 U.S. counties, seasonal homes account for over half of vacant units, with 6.5 million second homes nationwide and mortgage rates expected to ease in 2025, boosting demand.
- Wealth Enhancement Group highlighted counties with at least 5,000 housing units, reporting Lee County, Florida has 69,007 seasonal homes and Dukes County, Massachusetts has 7,747 .
- Maine leads all states with 15.3% of homes classified as seasonal, while Florida has 1 million second homes, according to recent data.
- The U.S. Census Bureau reports over 4.3 million vacant seasonal homes, with 645 of 3,143 counties having at least 50% seasonal housing.
- In terms of affordability, Investopedia states seasonal trends can drive 5% to 10% swings in home prices, and a 0.75% rate drop could reduce payments on a $1 million mortgage.
- Morgan Stanley projects the 30-year mortgage rate could decline, potentially opening the market for more seasonal home buyers.
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Where vacation homes dominate: Top US counties with the highest share of seasonal housing
Wealth Enhancement reports that vacation homes are reshaping U.S. real estate, with over 6 million second homes concentrated in scenic areas.
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