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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 Dexter, KY 42036

Dexter: median income $97,904, home value $119,500, $147/sq ft, 22-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Cookville, TX 75558 91%446$93,125$105,800— larger · more apartments and townhomes
Buffalo, WV 25033 89%368$81,761$142,400$131 larger
Hartsfield, GA 31756 87%452$77,375$116,100$159 Very close on everything we compare
Arcadia, MO 63621 83%141$87,825$175,300$165 pricier homes ($56K more)
Livonia, LA 70755 83%466$86,071$192,200$152 pricier homes ($73K more)
Holden, WV 25625 82%348$90,417$117,700$109 more walkable
Garyville, LA 70051 82%480$87,888$169,900$115 pricier homes ($50K more) · larger
Crawfordsville, AR 72327 81%157$82,750$119,300— more renters
Green Springs, OH 44836 80%417$79,299$139,500$170 larger · older homes
Shellsburg, IA 52332 80%419$92,708$198,000$155 pricier homes ($79K more) · 5 min longer commute
Simms, TX 75574 80%427$75,824$115,900$122 younger residents
Crown Point, NY 12928 79%923$82,813$157,900$224 pricier homes ($38K more) · larger · older homes
Minto, ND 58261 79%921$78,864$119,000— younger residents · older homes
Barry, TX 75102 79%574$88,929$123,500$266 Very close on everything we compare
Walker, WV 26180 78%410$70,625$116,900$149 lower income ($27K less) · larger · 8 min longer commute
Denmark, TN 38391 78%90$77,153$98,300$164 more renters
Pleasant Lake, IN 46779 78%378$86,000$171,000$189 pricier homes ($52K more) · larger · older homes
Medora, IN 47260 78%184$73,370$96,500$102 larger · 5 min longer commute · older homes
Hawley, TX 79525 78%721$89,875$153,300$225 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger · younger residents
Forestville, NY 14062 77%624$83,125$147,100$150 pricier homes ($28K more) · larger · older homes
Woodland, PA 16881 77%610$66,458$113,300$124 lower income ($31K less) · larger · older homes
Converse, IN 46919 77%296$83,664$193,300$153 pricier homes ($74K more) · larger
Imboden, AR 72434 77%168$77,734$109,300$137 larger · 8 min longer commute · more renters
Indiahoma, OK 73552 77%606$85,500$152,900— pricier homes ($33K more)
Winthrop, NY 13697 76%894$75,953$128,100$103 larger · more renters

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.