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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 Raiford, FL 32083

Raiford: median income $55,313, home value $115,000, $118/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Axson, GA 31624 94%91$50,903$95,200— Very close on everything we compare
Hoboken, GA 31542 93%74$50,938$122,500$117 Very close on everything we compare
Joaquin, TX 75954 93%714$56,600$91,700— Very close on everything we compare
Turbeville, SC 29162 92%293$61,979$111,800$125 Very close on everything we compare
Coward, SC 29530 92%306$44,012$116,800$125 Very close on everything we compare
Scranton, SC 29591 92%302$65,000$93,300$110 larger
Adrian, GA 31002 92%174$60,149$112,600$107 Very close on everything we compare
Holcomb, MS 38940 92%525$64,048$109,600— Very close on everything we compare
Newark, AR 72562 92%662$55,156$144,600$118 pricier homes ($30K more)
Tenaha, TX 75974 92%725$47,292$91,300— Very close on everything we compare
Waterflow, NM 87421 92%1,581$51,029$122,800— smaller
Lisle, NY 13797 91%914$67,316$116,200$107 Very close on everything we compare
Buena Vista, GA 31803 91%203$45,189$104,900$138 larger
South West City, MO 64863 91%843$58,906$107,200$123 smaller
Buffalo, TX 75831 91%824$51,935$117,500— larger
Deep Run, NC 28525 90%439$59,191$104,800$175 Very close on everything we compare
Notasulga, AL 36866 90%268$49,028$112,900$116 larger
Walnut Grove, MS 39189 90%460$49,083$101,400— larger
Vienna, IL 62995 90%636$49,744$154,800$102 pricier homes ($40K more) · larger
Laurel Hill, NC 28351 89%363$50,156$88,200$105 cheaper homes ($27K less) · larger
Bowman, GA 30624 89%289$51,988$101,100$158 Very close on everything we compare
Arlington, GA 39813 89%177$47,634$112,100— Very close on everything we compare
Owingsville, KY 40360 89%565$55,193$126,300$127 larger
Dix, IL 62830 89%695$62,400$137,500$111 smaller · more homeowners
Garrison, TX 75946 89%740$58,177$151,800— pricier homes ($37K 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.