Cities on Florida’s west coast climbed to the top of The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index, boosted by the growth of remote work and warm weather in the Sunshine State.

Florida, known as the Sunshine State, is a fitting place to witness the best sunset views. With the sun setting in the west, most of Florida’s best sunsets are on the state’s western coast and ...

Read on for the Best Places to Live in the U.S. on the West Coast, counting down to the top spot. [ See: The Fastest-Growing Places in the U.S. in 2024-2025 ] 18.

The second-highest ranking West Coast metro area on the Best Places to Live list is San Francisco. Ranking fifth for desirability out of the 150 most populous metro areas in the U.S., ...

Our first pick from Florida, Panama City Beach can remind seniors of the West-Coast vibe without draining their nest eggs. That’s right, Panama City Beach is one of the most affordable places to ...