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Enter a town you like, or the one you’re leaving, and find the places most like it: similar incomes, home prices, commute, age of homes and more. Look nearby, in other states or only where homes cost less.

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Towns most like Ellenville, NY 12428

Ellenville: median income $63,145, home value $238,400, $199/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Claremont, NH 03743 93%155$59,625$206,600$190 cheaper homes ($32K less) · larger
Springfield, VT 05156 92%147$66,679$204,300$162 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Winsted, CT 06098 92%71$66,269$247,900$216 older residents
Paulsboro, NJ 08066 92%137$65,070$200,200$207 cheaper homes ($38K less)
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819 90%223$62,411$197,500$171 cheaper homes ($41K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Putnam, CT 06260 90%130$70,502$269,500$221 pricier homes ($31K more)
Bellmawr, NJ 08031 90%133$76,654$239,400$235 larger
Scranton, PA 18519 90%68$58,500$181,000$142 cheaper homes ($57K less)
Westville, NJ 08093 88%134$64,104$213,200$232 cheaper homes ($25K less) · more walkable
Columbia, PA 17512 88%159$66,684$245,200$169 larger
New Orleans, LA 70121 88%1,195$59,562$247,900$175 larger · 7 min shorter commute
Adams, MA 01220 87%91$58,929$209,900$193 cheaper homes ($29K less) · older homes
Athens, PA 18810 87%108$58,750$208,400$139 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Martinsburg, WV 25401 87%244$51,909$229,200$173 larger
Auburn, ME 04210 86%267$66,647$282,000$208 pricier homes ($44K more) · larger
Salem, NJ 08079 86%159$54,641$196,700$125 cheaper homes ($42K less) · larger
Jessup, PA 18434 86%62$62,922$164,000$158 cheaper homes ($74K less) · smaller
Gardner, MA 01440 85%137$67,440$303,500$232 pricier homes ($65K more) · larger
Meriden, CT 06451 85%83$71,255$239,800$217 larger
Penns Grove, NJ 08069 85%150$71,942$198,100$200 cheaper homes ($40K less) · larger · more walkable
Dallastown, PA 17313 85%171$70,176$237,900$163 larger · newer homes
Cudahy, WI 53110 85%691$66,719$216,500$203 larger · more walkable
Kenosha, WI 53143 85%689$68,343$200,500$184 cheaper homes ($38K less) · larger · younger residents
Broadview, IL 60155 85%692$64,566$252,200$240 more walkable
Arabi, LA 70032 85%1,189$56,813$225,500$172 smaller

Similarity compares income, home value, price per sq ft, population, age, commute, education, walkability, owner share, single-family share and age of homes. Click a town to see its housing market. Set your own criteria with the town finder.

Finding towns like the one you love

Maybe you grew up somewhere you loved and want something like it closer to a new job. Maybe the town you want is out of reach and you’re looking for a cheaper version of it. Or you’re moving across the country and want to know which places will feel familiar. This tool starts from a town you know and finds the places most like it.

How we measure similarity

We compare eleven things for every ZIP code: median household income, median home value, price per square foot from recent sales, population, median age, average commute, the share of adults with a bachelor’s degree, walkability, the share of homes that are owner-occupied, the share that are single-family homes, and the median year homes were built. Income and home values count most, because they shape what a place costs and feels like day to day.

Each trait is put on the same scale, so a $50,000 difference in home value and a five-minute difference in commute can be compared fairly. The result is a similarity score: towns in the 90s are close matches on nearly everything, and scores in the 70s are similar with a few clear differences. For each match we list the biggest differences, like cheaper homes, a longer commute or more single-family homes.

Where to look

  • Anywhere shows the closest matches nationwide.
  • Same state or other states keeps the search where you need it.
  • Within a distance finds alternatives near a town you’re priced out of.
  • At least a distance away finds the same kind of place somewhere new.

Tick “only towns where homes cost less” to find more affordable versions of the place you like.

What it can’t tell you

Numbers can’t capture everything that makes a place feel like home: a walkable downtown, the schools, the views or the people. Use the matches as a short list, then visit. Click any town to see its housing market, including how competitive it is and how fast homes are selling.