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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 Islamorada, FL 33036

Islamorada: median income $86,032, home value $1,017,400, $728/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
East Quogue, NY 11942 86%1,194$93,710$844,100$675 cheaper homes ($173K less) · more single-family homes
Emerald Isle, NC 28594 78%707$89,773$603,700$474 cheaper homes ($414K less)
Saint Michaels, MD 21663 77%992$89,775$650,500$438 cheaper homes ($367K less) · 5 min shorter commute
Ridgway, CO 81432 77%1,830$90,882$836,200$527 cheaper homes ($181K less) · newer homes
Leavenworth, WA 98826 76%2,682$87,646$720,000$411 cheaper homes ($297K less) · larger · more renters
Tybee Island, GA 31328 75%490$109,631$619,800$427 cheaper homes ($398K less)
Dennis, MA 02638 74%1,306$108,726$827,900$478 cheaper homes ($190K less) · 7 min shorter commute · more single-family homes
Kure Beach, NC 28449 74%648$107,563$759,700$410 cheaper homes ($258K less) · smaller · newer homes
Edisto Island, SC 29438 74%527$86,979$642,400$452 cheaper homes ($375K less)
Cambria, CA 93428 74%2,505$99,762$932,500$691 cheaper homes ($85K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
South Dennis, MA 02660 73%1,306$93,386$559,600$549 cheaper homes ($458K less) · larger · 5 min shorter commute
Brewster, MA 02631 72%1,310$102,132$700,500$488 cheaper homes ($317K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Lavallette, NJ 08735 72%1,107$76,974$872,300$1,003 cheaper homes ($145K less) · older residents · 7 min longer commute
Seaside Park, NJ 08752 72%1,104$78,750$802,300$732 cheaper homes ($215K less) · smaller · older residents
Bigfork, MT 59911 72%2,418$83,019$666,400$456 cheaper homes ($351K less) · larger
Harrison, ID 83833 72%2,510$81,568$562,100$652 cheaper homes ($455K less) · smaller · more single-family homes
Ojai, CA 93023 72%2,394$80,927$911,400$774 cheaper homes ($106K less) · larger · younger residents
Moss Beach, CA 94038 72%2,599$99,680$1,123,100$789 pricier homes ($106K more) · younger residents · more homeowners
Kamuela, HI 96743 72%4,745$101,468$738,700$853 cheaper homes ($279K less) · larger · younger residents
Orleans, MA 02653 71%1,314$102,813$960,600$503 cheaper homes ($57K less) · larger · older residents
Grand Lake, CO 80447 71%1,799$96,000$632,400$444 cheaper homes ($385K less) · smaller · more single-family homes
Sedona, AZ 86336 71%1,976$68,435$774,800$468 cheaper homes ($243K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Mendocino, CA 95460 71%2,683$73,576$708,200$654 cheaper homes ($309K less) · smaller · older residents
Bend, OR 97707 71%2,639$85,272$647,600$432 cheaper homes ($370K less) · larger · more single-family homes
Sisters, OR 97759 71%2,645$102,734$777,700$425 cheaper homes ($240K less) · larger · 5 min shorter commute

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.