If you own a boat, odds are you live in a boat-friendly area of the United States. There are many, many cities on the list of places to own a boat, but a few shine through to be better than most. Of course, where you choose to live and boat is a matter of personal opinion, and not all share the same, so just consider this a suggestion of boating cities.
According to the popular vote, Seattle, Washington hits the top of the list as the number one boater-friendly city in the United States. Surrounded by mountain ranges, and scattered with islands and peninsulas, Seattle's atmoshpere would beckon anyone that's simply into being outdoors. Add to that the hundreds of miles of protected saltwater and you have the icing on the cake for boaters. Waterfront property is easy to come by in Seattle, as long as you're willing to pay a premium - just like you would anywhere else. If you are preparing for a relocation to the area, prepare your wallet for the market prices. The average listing price for a home is currently just over $525,000, without the waterfront premium averaged in.
If boating year-round appeals to you and your passion for the water, you may want to look toward a milder climate. The Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area of Florida is ripe with boaters. Recreational boaters and even hard-core sailors find the direct access to the Gulf of Mexico hard to resist. Add to that the 100 plus tributaries in the Bay area, and it becomes next to impossible. The fishing there is out of this world as well. Downtown Tampa Bay is so boater-friendly that they have pay-to-dock spaces that allow you to dock your boat by the hour while you roam around the city and enjoy the sites and fine dining. Waterfront property is abundant in the area, and the average listing prices are a little more agreeable for the average wallet at just under $200,000. If you are more inclined to living the luxurious life, they offer communities such as Davis Islands where a lower-end home will run you just over one million dollars.
Living in the extreme northwest or the extreme southeast may not be for everyone. Some may find that they like four well-defined seasons to enjoy. If that's the case, then how about Knoxville, TN? The Tennessee River runs right through downtown Knoxville. During football season, University of Tennessee fans hold righteous "tailgate" parties on their boats, right on the water! North of the city, the river is ripe with fishing holes and camping areas, and as it flows south, it forms Fort Louden Lake where waterfront property abounds. The star of the river's southern reach is Tellico Village. Tellico Village sits on the western shore of the Tellico Reservoir and takes up about 5000 acres of space for it's 3,000 plus occupied residences. The average listing price for a home in Knoxville is just over $240,000. This average seems to be a little inflated as the downtown properties give it a nice boost. North or south of the city, the prices drop to just over $100,000 with a premium for waterfront living, of course. If you are looking to reside in "the place to be", Tellico Village, you're not going to get off that easy. There is a premium on top of the waterfront premium for that prime space!
Now for the cream of the crop of boat-friendly cities. Seattle, Washington. Bordered by two beautiful mountain ranges, and scattered with forested islands and peninsulas, Seattle's geographic assets would beckon anyone who is simply fond of the outdoors. Contrary to popular belief, those who reside there say that the weather is very boater-friendly. You aren't going to get the same amount of time for your hobby as you would in Tampa, but the time you do get will be enjoyable and unforgettable for sure. The cost of owning a home in Seattle is also unforgettable. The average listing price of a home in the area is currently just over $525,000, without the waterfront premium factored in.
There you have it, a few regional suggestions for the relocating boater. If you are planning a move in the future, be sure to take your time and do your research before you choose an area to settle down in, especially with a boat. If you enjoy your hobby, it's important to have the necessities close by so you can continue to enjoy it for years to come.
According to the popular vote, Seattle, Washington hits the top of the list as the number one boater-friendly city in the United States. Surrounded by mountain ranges, and scattered with islands and peninsulas, Seattle's atmoshpere would beckon anyone that's simply into being outdoors. Add to that the hundreds of miles of protected saltwater and you have the icing on the cake for boaters. Waterfront property is easy to come by in Seattle, as long as you're willing to pay a premium - just like you would anywhere else. If you are preparing for a relocation to the area, prepare your wallet for the market prices. The average listing price for a home is currently just over $525,000, without the waterfront premium averaged in.
If boating year-round appeals to you and your passion for the water, you may want to look toward a milder climate. The Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area of Florida is ripe with boaters. Recreational boaters and even hard-core sailors find the direct access to the Gulf of Mexico hard to resist. Add to that the 100 plus tributaries in the Bay area, and it becomes next to impossible. The fishing there is out of this world as well. Downtown Tampa Bay is so boater-friendly that they have pay-to-dock spaces that allow you to dock your boat by the hour while you roam around the city and enjoy the sites and fine dining. Waterfront property is abundant in the area, and the average listing prices are a little more agreeable for the average wallet at just under $200,000. If you are more inclined to living the luxurious life, they offer communities such as Davis Islands where a lower-end home will run you just over one million dollars.
Living in the extreme northwest or the extreme southeast may not be for everyone. Some may find that they like four well-defined seasons to enjoy. If that's the case, then how about Knoxville, TN? The Tennessee River runs right through downtown Knoxville. During football season, University of Tennessee fans hold righteous "tailgate" parties on their boats, right on the water! North of the city, the river is ripe with fishing holes and camping areas, and as it flows south, it forms Fort Louden Lake where waterfront property abounds. The star of the river's southern reach is Tellico Village. Tellico Village sits on the western shore of the Tellico Reservoir and takes up about 5000 acres of space for it's 3,000 plus occupied residences. The average listing price for a home in Knoxville is just over $240,000. This average seems to be a little inflated as the downtown properties give it a nice boost. North or south of the city, the prices drop to just over $100,000 with a premium for waterfront living, of course. If you are looking to reside in "the place to be", Tellico Village, you're not going to get off that easy. There is a premium on top of the waterfront premium for that prime space!
Now for the cream of the crop of boat-friendly cities. Seattle, Washington. Bordered by two beautiful mountain ranges, and scattered with forested islands and peninsulas, Seattle's geographic assets would beckon anyone who is simply fond of the outdoors. Contrary to popular belief, those who reside there say that the weather is very boater-friendly. You aren't going to get the same amount of time for your hobby as you would in Tampa, but the time you do get will be enjoyable and unforgettable for sure. The cost of owning a home in Seattle is also unforgettable. The average listing price of a home in the area is currently just over $525,000, without the waterfront premium factored in.
There you have it, a few regional suggestions for the relocating boater. If you are planning a move in the future, be sure to take your time and do your research before you choose an area to settle down in, especially with a boat. If you enjoy your hobby, it's important to have the necessities close by so you can continue to enjoy it for years to come.
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