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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 Dozier, AL 36028

Dozier: median income $48,750, home value $142,900, $235/sq ft, 30-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Vaiden, MS 39176 94%235$47,195$108,600— cheaper homes ($34K less)
Richmondville, NY 12149 89%1,005$50,608$169,500$219 pricier homes ($27K more) · older residents
Menlo, GA 30731 88%219$51,473$149,100$355 larger
Lecompte, LA 71346 88%357$48,240$173,800— pricier homes ($31K more) · larger · more homeowners
Ramah, NM 87321 88%1,299$49,313$124,100$197 older residents · 5 min shorter commute
Laurel Fork, VA 24352 87%491$50,321$157,100$267 Very close on everything we compare
Arlington, GA 39813 87%97$47,634$112,100— cheaper homes ($31K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Climax, GA 39834 87%122$47,708$153,900— Very close on everything we compare
Jamesville, NC 27846 86%619$55,147$99,300— cheaper homes ($44K less) · larger · younger residents
Register, GA 30452 85%270$61,389$215,400$213 pricier homes ($73K more)
Ackerman, MS 39735 85%209$51,820$147,600— larger
Kilmichael, MS 39747 85%229$57,522$90,000— cheaper homes ($53K less)
Wortham, TX 76693 85%591$55,645$176,100$149 pricier homes ($33K more)
Knippa, TX 78870 85%805$54,167$128,600— more homeowners
Portal, GA 30450 84%271$60,900$153,100$154 larger
Red Oak, OK 74563 84%557$44,063$108,200$216 cheaper homes ($35K less) · more homeowners
Sanford, CO 81151 84%1,180$43,417$188,500$147 pricier homes ($46K more)
Crawley, WV 24931 83%551$43,333$114,200$178 cheaper homes ($29K less)
Fremont, NC 27830 83%559$54,129$162,900$160 larger
Doerun, GA 31744 83%145$60,000$154,900$161 larger
Helenwood, TN 37755 83%356$46,238$159,000$228 larger
Westpoint, TN 38486 83%260$48,953$165,600$211 Very close on everything we compare
Canton, ME 04221 82%1,247$52,458$165,000$296 5 min longer commute · more homeowners
Macclesfield, NC 27852 82%580$55,921$142,100$151 more homeowners
Mason, TN 38049 82%328$59,500$161,300$192 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.