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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 Henrico, VA 23294

Henrico: median income $64,164, home value $294,500, $223/sq ft, 19-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Denton, TX 76205 91%1,142$68,600$335,600$196 pricier homes ($41K more)
Groton, CT 06340 89%390$81,792$294,700$265 Very close on everything we compare
Knoxville, TN 37909 89%377$66,984$312,500$223 Very close on everything we compare
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 88%769$67,073$320,500$232 pricier homes ($26K more) · larger
Madison, WI 53713 88%726$58,017$255,600$229 cheaper homes ($39K less)
Lawrence, KS 66046 88%962$65,478$233,700$199 cheaper homes ($61K less)
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 88%921$55,642$325,100$172 pricier homes ($31K more)
San Antonio, TX 78216 88%1,325$59,110$310,700$173 larger · older residents
Fresno, CA 93710 88%2,303$65,851$372,800$248 pricier homes ($78K more) · larger
Charlotte, NC 28217 87%253$64,028$263,300$233 cheaper homes ($31K less) · larger · newer homes
Jacksonville, FL 32216 87%558$61,821$266,500$181 cheaper homes ($28K less) · larger · more homeowners
Tampa, FL 33637 87%719$63,323$229,200$200 cheaper homes ($65K less) · 7 min longer commute
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 87%555$71,329$314,900$190 newer homes
Fort Worth, TX 76116 87%1,171$56,187$305,800$193 larger · 5 min longer commute
Lexington, KY 40517 86%379$53,670$216,900$169 cheaper homes ($78K less) · larger
Omaha, NE 68127 86%1,017$66,384$248,100$162 cheaper homes ($46K less)
Fayetteville, AR 72703 86%924$60,568$391,000$240 pricier homes ($97K more) · larger · newer homes
San Antonio, TX 78240 86%1,331$63,351$257,500$166 cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger
Minneapolis, MN 55425 85%953$76,274$339,500$209 pricier homes ($45K more) · smaller
Kansas City, MO 64116 85%926$64,123$240,900$194 cheaper homes ($54K less)
Euless, TX 76040 85%1,150$72,661$297,900$195 larger · 5 min longer commute
Mesa, AZ 85201 85%1,939$67,294$328,800$252 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger
Charlotte, NC 28206 84%245$61,818$298,600$259 newer homes
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 84%657$62,198$291,300$219 older residents · more homeowners
Buffalo, NY 14228 83%379$74,871$274,600$225 more homeowners

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.