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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 Del Rio, TN 37727

Del Rio: median income $47,652, home value $132,600, $239/sq ft, 46-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Walton, WV 25286 89%208$45,250$106,500— cheaper homes ($26K less) · 6 min shorter commute
Poland, IN 47868 88%327$51,409$159,500$169 pricier homes ($27K more)
Woodland, GA 31836 87%231$46,771$112,000$201 smaller · older homes
Silas, AL 36919 87%416$59,091$100,300— cheaper homes ($32K less)
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250 83%64$43,465$78,900— cheaper homes ($54K less) · smaller
Ethelsville, AL 35461 83%341$47,375$174,400— pricier homes ($42K more) · more single-family homes · older homes
Smithdale, MS 39664 83%540$42,500$113,200$189 5 min shorter commute · more apartments and townhomes
Mc Grady, NC 28649 82%106$47,016$122,100$245 9 min longer commute
Lonedell, MO 63060 82%464$54,926$179,500$192 pricier homes ($47K more) · more homeowners
Grovespring, MO 65662 82%542$51,339$216,100$212 pricier homes ($84K more) · smaller · older residents
Saint Landry, LA 71367 82%636$62,159$119,700— more walkable
Bradford, AR 72020 82%478$49,231$95,300— cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Holt, FL 32564 81%415$59,875$162,800$252 pricier homes ($30K more) · more apartments and townhomes
Bremen, AL 35033 81%262$51,139$186,800$346 pricier homes ($54K more) · larger · younger residents
Camden, MS 39045 81%446$39,021$98,500— cheaper homes ($34K less) · smaller · younger residents
Milan, GA 31060 80%271$49,643$80,700— cheaper homes ($52K less) · younger residents
Lamont, FL 32336 80%383$45,481$109,200$162 6 min shorter commute
Toxey, AL 36921 80%402$40,481$175,000— pricier homes ($42K more) · smaller · more apartments and townhomes
Bee Branch, AR 72013 80%526$57,500$132,200$179 more renters
Milano, TX 76556 80%875$52,328$153,800— 9 min shorter commute
Danese, WV 25831 79%184$46,800$109,500$143 younger residents
Gatesville, NC 27938 79%352$65,217$151,200— older residents
Wagram, NC 28396 79%215$63,250$158,900$179 pricier homes ($26K more)
Roxie, MS 39661 79%552$63,125$86,600— cheaper homes ($46K less)
Tollesboro, KY 41189 79%188$52,712$119,400$128 Very close on everything we compare

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.