Researchers ranked the following as the most affordable lake towns in 2019: Branson, Mo. Median list price: $205,900. East Stroudsburg, Pa. Median list price: $187,000. Port Clinton, Ohio. Median list price: $259,900. Jamestown, N.Y. ... Alexandria, Minn. ... Clearlake, Calif. ... Spirit Lake, Iowa. ... Mountain Home, Ark. More items... Jul 31, 2019