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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 Century, FL 32535

Century: median income $38,618, home value $138,200, $159/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Sneedville, TN 37869 97%449$39,331$160,100$168 Very close on everything we compare
Pelham, NC 27311 95%590$39,044$128,200$141 Very close on everything we compare
Clay City, KY 40312 93%513$42,564$144,600$142 Very close on everything we compare
Humansville, MO 65674 92%591$47,500$137,000$143 smaller
Brent, AL 35034 91%136$36,002$158,400$117 Very close on everything we compare
Bolivar, TN 38008 91%311$43,789$127,800$135 larger
Whiteville, TN 38075 91%318$44,444$114,900$135 Very close on everything we compare
Stanton, KY 40380 91%515$37,734$135,100$156 5 min shorter commute
Richland, MO 65556 91%556$38,194$108,400$146 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Duffield, VA 24244 90%473$40,423$115,800$116 Very close on everything we compare
Hampton, SC 29924 90%388$43,542$165,800$131 pricier homes ($28K more)
Stevenson, AL 35772 90%283$39,313$143,500$137 older residents
Mc Kee, KY 40447 90%485$34,693$106,800$137 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Rose Hill, NC 28458 89%602$40,338$115,500$141 Very close on everything we compare
Scotts Hill, TN 38374 89%318$38,389$116,000$137 smaller
Doniphan, MO 63935 89%441$42,985$124,600$113 Very close on everything we compare
Corrigan, TX 75939 89%444$46,014$177,600$134 pricier homes ($39K more)
Wadesboro, NC 28170 88%503$39,548$154,400$130 larger · older residents
Pamplico, SC 29583 88%496$34,931$114,100$154 6 min shorter commute
Carrollton, AL 35447 88%165$40,000$110,100— cheaper homes ($28K less) · smaller
Magee, MS 39111 88%156$49,140$141,700$153 larger
Whitley City, KY 42653 88%430$42,656$109,200$158 cheaper homes ($29K less) · 7 min longer commute
Manchester, OH 45144 88%574$41,489$136,400$119 Very close on everything we compare
Church Point, LA 70525 88%294$44,697$119,800$122 larger
Glenwood, AR 71943 88%430$44,904$121,800$164 smaller

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.