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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 Philmont, NY 12565

Philmont: median income $56,563, home value $225,000, 21-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Central Village, CT 06332 93%96$61,840$235,300$107 Very close on everything we compare
Gilbertville, MA 01031 90%74$60,517$245,600$120 6 min longer commute
Badin, NC 28009 85%587$53,145$160,200$117 cheaper homes ($65K less)
Russellton, PA 15076 82%340$50,573$184,100$155 cheaper homes ($41K less) · 6 min longer commute
Merrill, OR 97633 76%2,423$62,019$205,900$152 more single-family homes · newer homes
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 75%2,098$58,145$217,600$146 older residents · more single-family homes · newer homes
Midland, PA 15059 72%370$66,231$137,500$131 cheaper homes ($88K less) · larger
Cressona, PA 17929 71%173$73,424$156,100$122 cheaper homes ($69K less) · more homeowners · more single-family homes
Saint Meinrad, IN 47577 71%748$52,208$250,800— pricier homes ($26K more) · more single-family homes · newer homes
Kellogg, ID 83837 71%2,084$45,885$228,500$197 larger · more single-family homes · newer homes
Blossburg, PA 16912 70%181$69,982$148,400$120 cheaper homes ($77K less) · larger · more single-family homes
Scranton, PA 18519 70%119$58,500$181,000$142 cheaper homes ($44K less) · larger · older residents
Mcintosh, MN 56556 70%1,145$61,786$150,600$78 cheaper homes ($74K less) · younger residents · more single-family homes
Duluth, MN 55808 69%963$62,031$174,200$160 cheaper homes ($51K less) · larger · more walkable
Adams, MA 01220 68%37$58,929$209,900$193 larger · older residents · more walkable
Freeland, PA 18224 68%144$69,620$130,400$94 cheaper homes ($95K less) · larger
Nesquehoning, PA 18240 68%148$63,608$154,600$136 cheaper homes ($70K less) · larger · 12 min longer commute
Three Rivers, MA 01080 67%66$89,063$270,000$195 higher income ($33K more) · pricier homes ($45K more) · larger
Canton, PA 17724 67%170$55,817$175,000$122 cheaper homes ($50K less) · larger · more single-family homes
West Warren, MA 01092 66%73$68,614$313,600$131 pricier homes ($89K more) · older residents · 11 min longer commute
Canaan, CT 06018 66%23$68,917$280,200$195 pricier homes ($55K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Tamaqua, PA 18252 66%157$65,257$156,300$122 cheaper homes ($69K less) · larger · older residents
Duryea, PA 18642 66%125$61,250$158,700$140 cheaper homes ($66K less) · larger · 6 min longer commute
Viborg, SD 57070 65%1,189$61,522$215,800$230 more single-family homes · newer homes
Elkland, PA 16920 64%189$60,000$157,100$73 cheaper homes ($68K less) · older residents · 9 min longer commute

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.