Top 10 US towns where vacation homes dominate the market

Jamie Forbes for Redfin Real Estate

In some American towns, nearly every house sits empty for part of the year. Whether it’s a beachside bungalow, a mountainside chalet, or a lakeside estate, these seasonal homes are usually owned by part-time residents — and in the most extreme cases, they make up over 98% of all housing in town.

From coastal escapes in Delaware to ski havens in Colorado, Redfin Real Estate shares the 10 U.S. towns with the highest share of seasonal homes.

10 Most Seasonal Towns in America

Dewey Beach, Delaware: 98.3% seasonal housing share

Quogue, New York: 97.9% seasonal housing share

Bald Head Island, North Carolina: 97.5% seasonal housing share

Barnegat Light, New Jersey: 97.2% seasonal housing sha

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