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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 Owenton, KY 40359

Owenton: median income $62,542, home value $169,700, $139/sq ft, 37-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Sylacauga, AL 35151 95%378$68,239$153,300$148 Very close on everything we compare
Mendenhall, MS 39114 95%533$60,286$129,300$136 cheaper homes ($40K less)
Vassar, MI 48768 95%343$64,413$158,400$134 Very close on everything we compare
Violet, LA 70092 95%661$57,188$166,600$120 Very close on everything we compare
Dora, AL 35062 93%352$73,393$179,700$166 Very close on everything we compare
Rogersville, AL 35652 93%288$66,798$210,200$162 pricier homes ($41K more)
Dover, TN 37058 93%218$58,871$215,100$167 pricier homes ($45K more)
Stoneville, NC 27048 92%303$60,015$167,700$171 Very close on everything we compare
Walnut Cove, NC 27052 92%297$59,024$186,700$165 larger
Lexington, GA 30648 92%333$73,464$169,700$155 smaller
Woodland, AL 36280 92%356$72,813$201,400$145 pricier homes ($32K more) · smaller
Millry, AL 36558 92%515$63,967$141,400$106 cheaper homes ($28K less) · smaller
Lucasville, OH 45648 92%102$72,126$174,100$139 larger
Bloomfield, IN 47424 92%117$72,558$164,200$147 Very close on everything we compare
Charleston, AR 72933 92%555$59,318$145,700$128 5 min shorter commute
Mulberry, AR 72947 92%546$58,640$161,100$113 smaller
New Castle, VA 24127 91%262$67,620$187,100$177 smaller
Boonville, NC 27011 91%277$65,698$168,300$187 Very close on everything we compare
Monticello, GA 31064 91%364$60,217$233,600$182 pricier homes ($64K more)
Moulton, AL 35650 91%307$67,416$185,900$146 larger · 6 min shorter commute
Peebles, OH 45660 91%85$57,252$161,600$145 more renters
Dillsboro, IN 47018 91%37$61,085$188,800$167 smaller · older homes
Pekin, IN 47165 91%65$79,744$171,100$147 Very close on everything we compare
Mayville, MI 48744 91%344$67,944$159,800$162 smaller
Newaygo, MI 49337 91%344$67,526$202,000$198 pricier homes ($32K more) · 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.