10 most fun, affordable U.S. cities - MSN Real Estate: "10 most fun, affordable U.S. cities
By Venessa Wong of Bloomberg Businessweek
Good times, low prices
It can be difficult to enjoy the wealth of dining and nightlife options in big cities such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco after housing and other expenses are paid. Fortunately, many areas outside of major metropolises offer both affordable homes and a variety of restaurants and bars, according to a new report from Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate. The company, with real-estate data company Onboard Informatics, evaluated 6,106 ZIP codes in which the median home price is within 20% of the state’s median home price. It then selected the 25 areas with the greatest number of bars and restaurants. The list of fun, affordable places includes tourist destinations, such as Honolulu and Myrtle Beach, S.C., which tend to have a greater number of restaurants and bars, as well as college towns, such as Wilmington, N.C., and Tempe, Ariz.
Note: The report is based on ZIP codes, but a city name is included as a frame of reference for the reader.
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10 most fun, affordable U.S. cities
No. 3: Tempe, Ariz. 85281
Number of bars and restaurants:265
Population: 61,010
Median home price: $119,900
The northern section of Tempe, home to Arizona State University, includes the Tempe Mill Avenue area, which has a high concentration of restaurants and offers both casual and upscale dining, according to the nonprofit Downtown Tempe Community. Nightlife includes swing, jazz and rock 'n' roll clubs, along with brew pubs and sports bars.
10 most fun, affordable U.S. cities
No. 4: Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251
Number of bars and restaurants:196
Population: 35,383
Median home price: $140,000
Downtown Scottsdale offers some of the finest dining in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The variety of cuisines is wide, ranging from Continental to East Indian and Mediterranean, according to listings on scottsdaledowntown.com.
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