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Where are the luxury hotspots for vacation homes?

As travelers begin planning seasonal getaways, new research identifies the leading vacation home markets in the U.S. and the premium price tags these spots command.

As travelers begin planning seasonal getaways, new research identifies the leading vacation home markets in the U.S. and the premium price tags these spots command.

In Realtor.com’s “June 2026 Luxury Housing Report,” published July 15, 2026, Nantucket, Massachusetts has the nation’s highest share of vacation properties. Second homes account for more than half (55%) of housing on the elite New England island, with the 10% most expensive listings there starting at US$14,117,250, according to the research.

Coastal, beach and mountain retreat destinations feature heavily in markets with high concentrations of vacation homes, Realtor.com’s data shows. Holiday homes make up 54.4% of residences in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, another sought-after island destination, where top flight listings start at US$8,235,000.

Breckenridge, in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, stands out in the Realtor.com data for its 46% share of vacation homes, while Heber, Utah, is the third most expensive U.S. vacation home market, with luxury listings starting at US$6,038,000.

“There is a level of luxury where the destination is intentional,” says Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com, places where “scenery carries more value than proximity to a major economic engine.”

About the Author

Beth Dickerson

Beth Dickerson

One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.


Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade.  In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.


Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.