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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 Lyndora, PA 16045

Lyndora: median income $72,600, home value $132,400, $121/sq ft, 40-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Burlingame, KS 66413 69%856$65,179$124,000$130 larger · older residents · more homeowners
Nunda, NY 14517 68%158$56,088$150,000$112 larger · 11 min shorter commute
Olin, IA 52320 65%586$62,222$131,300$109 younger residents · 10 min shorter commute · more homeowners
South Dayton, NY 14138 64%114$56,868$111,700$134 larger · 10 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Clarence, IA 52216 63%582$67,857$191,900$102 pricier homes ($60K more) · 12 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Earlville, IL 60518 63%470$69,980$165,500$162 pricier homes ($33K more) · larger · newer homes
Olney Springs, CO 81062 62%1,289$56,250$127,300$122 larger · 6 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Hardwick, VT 05843 61%459$71,818$191,700$231 pricier homes ($59K more) · larger · older residents
Adena, OH 43901 61%67$63,603$107,600$114 larger · 6 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Toulon, IL 61483 61%519$63,558$109,100$110 larger · 9 min shorter commute · more homeowners
West Warren, MA 01092 60%408$68,614$313,600$131 pricier homes ($181K more) · 8 min shorter commute · less walkable
Port Norris, NJ 08349 60%280$64,861$153,500$156 larger · younger residents · 7 min shorter commute
Middleport, NY 14105 60%179$92,405$168,400$121 pricier homes ($36K more) · larger · 5 min shorter commute
Rich Creek, VA 24147 60%244$61,667$102,900$98 cheaper homes ($30K less) · 15 min shorter commute · newer homes
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 59%366$68,056$173,800$153 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger · older residents
Oakfield, NY 14125 59%175$70,294$161,200$144 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger · 16 min shorter commute
Jewett, OH 43986 59%66$54,375$150,000$99 6 min shorter commute · more homeowners · more single-family homes
Ripley, OH 45167 59%253$68,750$167,300$141 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Perrysville, IN 47974 59%400$89,962$123,100$99 10 min shorter commute · more homeowners · newer homes
Shelby, IA 51570 59%808$77,708$204,700$144 pricier homes ($72K more) · 10 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Richfield Springs, NY 13439 58%289$65,761$185,600$129 pricier homes ($53K more) · larger · more homeowners
Lonaconing, MD 21539 58%101$57,708$130,200$214 larger · 13 min shorter commute · newer homes
Spencer, NC 28159 58%358$63,036$200,300$165 pricier homes ($68K more) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Strawberry Point, IA 52076 58%612$72,857$150,700$95 larger · 11 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Plum City, WI 54761 58%674$75,536$203,800$199 pricier homes ($71K more) · more homeowners · more single-family homes

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.