People innately love being near the water. Just the act of looking at a body of water measurably lowers stress levels. Jupiter and several other beach towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County have made the list for the "50 Best Beach Towns To Live In" according to WalletHub. The survey and study compared and rated beach towns across the United States.

Every beach town has its pros and cons, and the ratings were based on six categories for the study. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and Martin County have a few beach towns that have made the list.

Best Beach Towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County include:

North Palm Beach: ranked at number 43

Stuart: ranked at number 31

Jupiter: ranked at number 21

Boca Raton: ranked at number 3

Coastal properties in Florida are among the most affordable homes near the water anywhere in the country. Other beach towns in Florida that have made the Top 50 list include Vero Beach, Destin, St. Augustine, Naples, Sarasota, Fernandina Beach, Venice, Satellite Beach, Key West, and Key Biscayne to name a few.