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Many of the country’s well-known second-home destinations — think Nantucket, Cape Cod, East Hampton — are not exactly known for their diversity. But what if that’s something that is important to you as a potential buyer?
The Escape Home worked with Redfin to identify which second-home markets in the U.S. are the most diverse. The real-estate company determined the metro areas with the greatest amount of non-white second-home owners by using the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to pull data about racial makeup from the census and second home mortgages.
Here’s what The Escape Home’s Danielle Hyams found:
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
64.71% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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Pine Bluff has an abundance of outdoor activities that are accessible year-round, like kayaking along the world’s longest bayou, which stretches 364 miles to Louisiana. It’s a historically rich location with serious civil rights credentials and deep connections to the worlds of jazz, blues and gospel music.
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On the market: This charming four bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home is listed at $184,900.
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
64.29% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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Located in Eastern Carolina, Rocky Mount is a charming city boasting an up-and-coming dining scene as well as many local vineyards and craft breweries. The city sits along the Tar River, and it’s possible to kayak through the downtown area.
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On the market: This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home features an in-ground pool and is listed at $279,900.
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, California
31.99% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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Welcome to wine country! Located about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the region offers residents a small-town laid-back California vibe, close proximity to many beaches and hot springs and a burgeoning food scene. And of course, lots and lots of good wine; there are hundreds of wineries.
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On the market: This historic four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home built in 1890 is listed at $1.25 million.
Farmington, New Mexico
38.55% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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This is the go-to city for lovers of the outdoors: Situated in the San Juan River Valley, Farmington is at the heart of the Four Corners region, which comprises Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, and has easy access to three rivers, five lakes and sixNational Parks. Native American tradition remains strong in the region, and there are many art galleries, museums and trading posts in the historic downtown area.
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On the market: This desert-style five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is listed at $410,000.
Savannah, Georgia
31.35% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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This charming, coastal city, which sits along the Savannah River, is known for its parks, architecture and vibrant history, and is just a quick 50-minute drive from Hilton Head Island.
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On the market: This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom river home is listed at $1.28 million and features the most stunning porch.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
36.15% of second-home owners are nonwhite.
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Known for its beaches and boardwalk, Virginia Beach is also home to one of the last great salt marsh habitats on the East Coast, which boasts hundreds of miles of inland waters and thousands of acres of parks.
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On the market: This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home which is just steps from the beach is listed at $639,900.
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