Population: 53,477
15-year population growth: 2.6%
Median home price: $423,400
Home price 2-year forecast: -6.3%
While you're not going to realize a lot of housing bargains in this Gulf Coast spot, you will discover some of the most splendid architecture anywhere in the Sunshine State. It also boasts pure white sands, exotic birds and plants, boating, water skiing, opera, ballets.