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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 Covington, TN 38019

Covington: median income $61,826, home value $215,100, $131/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Hillsboro, TX 76645 95%494$63,737$199,100$137 Very close on everything we compare
Griffin, GA 30223 94%345$59,054$221,300$158 larger
Thomaston, GA 30286 94%355$55,087$168,600$147 cheaper homes ($47K less) · larger
Russellville, KY 42276 94%178$57,144$166,600$140 cheaper homes ($49K less)
Blackstone, VA 23824 93%657$55,599$223,200$141 smaller
Barnesville, GA 30204 93%359$62,805$188,900$154 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Paris, KY 40361 93%350$63,333$233,000$146 Very close on everything we compare
Washington Court House, OH 43160 93%436$61,740$170,200$149 cheaper homes ($45K less)
Cameron, MO 64429 93%382$68,708$206,600$164 Very close on everything we compare
Baton Rouge, LA 70814 93%360$51,529$188,300$128 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Bristow, OK 74010 93%378$56,037$188,500$146 cheaper homes ($27K less) · smaller
Gatesville, TX 76528 93%551$70,558$226,900$151 Very close on everything we compare
Edna, TX 77957 93%613$62,926$168,800$116 cheaper homes ($46K less) · smaller
Rocky Mount, VA 24151 92%553$65,223$212,600$132 older residents
Cedartown, GA 30125 92%272$58,192$174,700$184 cheaper homes ($40K less) · larger
Jesup, GA 31546 92%530$66,912$207,900$135 smaller
Tallassee, AL 36078 92%299$69,289$178,500$144 cheaper homes ($37K less) · more homeowners
Claremore, OK 74017 92%337$65,368$201,700$155 larger
Mineral Wells, TX 76067 92%519$62,190$172,200$152 cheaper homes ($43K less)
Wharton, TX 77488 92%571$60,327$163,200$121 cheaper homes ($52K less)
Orange, TX 77630 92%451$64,373$174,800$139 cheaper homes ($40K less) · larger
Gonzales, TX 78629 92%617$59,521$206,700$118 Very close on everything we compare
Petersburg, VA 23805 91%691$60,807$233,400$173 Very close on everything we compare
Franklin, VA 23851 91%713$70,122$244,300$163 pricier homes ($29K more)
Appomattox, VA 24522 91%614$60,503$199,200$174 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.