East Coast Living: From historic St. Augustine to waterfront City Island. Together, they illustrate the extraordinary range of life along the Atlantic Coast.
From New York’s urban waterfronts and New England village charm to naval shipyards, biotech laboratories, colonial architecture, aerospace and manufacturing centers, the East Coast offers communities shaped by vastly different histories and economies. Some places feature centuries-old landmarks; others are defined by newly built waterfronts, high-tech industries and rapidly changing neighborhoods.
What appeals to a retiree drawn to St. Augustine’s history and slower pace may have little in common with what attracts a young professional pursuing a federal career in Alexandria, a scientist working in Boston’s biotech sector or someone seeking opportunities in Wilmington’s growing film industry.
Housing costs, homeownership assistance, employment opportunities, schools, transportation and climate also vary dramatically from Maine to Florida.
That is what makes choosing an East Coast home both exciting and complicated. The best place is not necessarily the most famous or fashionable. It is the place where your priorities, budget, lifestyle and stage of life intersect.
For some, that may mean a historic Florida neighborhood. For others, a New York waterfront, a New England town, a Mid-Atlantic city or a Southern coastal community may be a better fit.
The East Coast isn't one lifestyle. It's a thousand different ways to live beside the Atlantic.