11/11/2025
Hello ALL HALYARD RESIDENTS!
Did You Know that the October 2025 Issue of Travel & Leisure Magazine Ranked GLOUCESTER the #3 Place to Live on the East Coast?
Did You Also Know that WE ARE NOW OFFERING $1,000 For Resident Referrals?
Life on the East Coast can look a little different depending on where you reside. In the Northeast, you grow accustomed to gorgeous fall foliage and cold winters. In the Southeast, residents come to expect long, humid summers and a minimal amount of snow each season. Along with the weather, food, culture, and the overall lifestyle fluctuate as you go up or down the coast. Lobster rolls and skiing are more common up north; fried shrimp and golf tend to make more frequent appearances in the South.
While your specific preferences and needs will help dictate where to plant roots, there are a few cities and towns that those in the real estate industry determine to be the best places to live on the East Coast—and we rounded them up below.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts
“Just 35 miles north of Boston, Gloucester has got 60 miles of coastline and some of New England's most iconic beaches,” says Karen Hanson, license partner at Engel & Völkers By the Sea. She describes Gloucester as a “vibrant, tight-knit, and refreshingly diverse community,” one where the “patina is where all the fun lies.” “You'll find fishermen, entrepreneurs, and artists enjoying time together for a boat ride on the Annisquam or over fresh-caught tuna tartare at Tonno,” she says.
“In terms of real estate, there is something for everyone. There are grand shingle-style mansions on Eastern Point, while cozy cottages and inland homes provide options for newcomers,” Hanson explains. The median listing house price is just over $1 million, but she says, “If you are interested in purchasing in a vibrant waterfront community and your budget betrays you, doing renovations on a well-chosen home could be your answer.”
