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Where are towns like the one I love?

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 Arkport, NY 14807

Arkport: median income $64,408, home value $128,300, $114/sq ft, 22-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Altamont, IL 62411 96%623$66,111$134,900$131 larger
Haven, KS 67543 96%1,103$64,219$113,300$104 Very close on everything we compare
Corsica, PA 15829 94%116$64,167$140,700$123 smaller
Poseyville, IN 47633 94%608$68,971$156,300$143 pricier homes ($28K more)
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 94%978$71,875$165,300$105 pricier homes ($37K more)
Jonesboro, IL 62952 94%703$64,097$118,600$88 Very close on everything we compare
Comanche, OK 73529 94%1,227$70,143$114,200$118 larger
French Lick, IN 47432 93%540$65,723$111,400$150 larger
Greenbush, MN 56726 93%991$71,667$164,200$98 pricier homes ($36K more) · smaller
Ashland, IL 62612 93%666$69,569$113,400$98 smaller
Albion, IL 62806 93%613$66,776$120,800— Very close on everything we compare
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 92%200$58,828$128,700$119 older residents
Shippenville, PA 16254 92%121$56,563$160,900$138 pricier homes ($33K more)
Davisville, WV 26142 92%297$62,941$113,200$130 Very close on everything we compare
Williamsport, IN 47993 92%524$72,455$158,400$127 pricier homes ($30K more)
Oran, MO 63771 92%734$70,603$133,400$117 Very close on everything we compare
Rockwood, PA 15557 91%188$61,042$135,500$142 older residents
Townville, PA 16360 91%123$71,528$161,500$96 pricier homes ($33K more) · smaller
Curwensville, PA 16833 91%109$65,809$141,100$144 larger
Ailey, GA 30410 91%752$68,036$125,000— smaller
Smithville, MS 38870 91%818$70,667$138,600$143 Very close on everything we compare
Perryville, KY 40468 91%507$64,081$172,200$139 pricier homes ($44K more)
La Fontaine, IN 46940 91%431$64,089$128,100$127 older residents
Cass City, MI 48726 91%288$65,087$128,300$137 larger
Jonesville, MI 49250 91%357$65,744$170,300$147 pricier homes ($42K more) · larger

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.