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13 boo-tiful towns: Zillow reveals the best places for Halloween lovers
From Salem to Savannah, these places offer relative affordability and the spirit of spooky season all year SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For some,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n From Salem to Savannah, these places offer relative affordability and the spirit of spooky season all year\n \n \n SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For some, Halloween is more than just one night of the year — it's a way of life. Zillow® has identified 13 \"boo-tiful\" towns where residents can embrace spooky seasonal traditions all year around in welcoming communities with rich histories and plenty of charm.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From cobblestone streets lined with trees draped in Spanish moss to hillside ghost towns with legendary tales, each destination offers more than just a good scare. They're also wonderful places to call home. To make the dream a little less haunting, Zillow has included the typical home value and rent in each location. \n \"Halloween has always been about bringing people together, from trick-or-treating to parades,\" said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's home trends expert. \"These towns embrace that spirit all year long. And with Zillow tools like BuyAbilitySM and the Rent Affordability Calculator, home shoppers can see which of these spooky spots is a financial fit, too.\"\n \n 1. Salem, Massachusetts\n \n \n Typical home value: $607,354 | Typical monthly rent: $2,655Salem may be best known for its witchy past, but today it's a vibrant coastal city with historic architecture, thriving shops and easy access to Boston. Every October, the monthlong \"Haunted Happenings\" festival transforms the city into Halloween central, but its walkability and community spirit make it a treat to live here all year.\n \n 2. Sleepy Hollow, New York\n \n \n Typical home value: $975,045 | Typical monthly rent: $4,215Perched on the Hudson River just north of Manhattan, Sleepy Hollow blends suburban living with legendary lore. Residents enjoy scenic trails, historic homes and one of the country's most iconic Halloween celebrations, featuring lantern-lit cemetery tours and, of course, the Headless Horseman.\n \n 3. Anoka, Minnesota\n \n \n Typical home value: $325,314 | Typical monthly rent: N/AProudly called the \"Halloween Capital of the World,\" Anoka has hosted parades and festivities since 1920. Beyond the pumpkins, it's a family-friendly town with affordable homes and a warm Midwestern welcome.\n \n 4. New Orleans, Louisiana\n \n \n Typical home value: $238,620 | Typical monthly rent: $1,623Known as \"America's Mos...