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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 Jewett, OH 43986

Jewett: median income $54,375, home value $150,000, $99/sq ft, 34-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Summerville, PA 15864 93%108$65,859$141,400$109 Very close on everything we compare
Mayport, PA 16240 93%101$58,281$142,400$135 Very close on everything we compare
Brighton, IA 52540 91%569$55,000$115,300$90 cheaper homes ($35K less)
Le Roy, MN 55951 91%630$61,131$168,800$115 Very close on everything we compare
Hyndman, PA 15545 89%126$56,757$129,600$72 larger · newer homes
Petrolia, PA 16050 89%79$56,708$132,700$123 newer homes
Richfield, PA 17086 89%205$61,875$194,200$107 pricier homes ($44K more) · newer homes
Spring Grove, MN 55974 89%589$59,205$186,300$104 pricier homes ($36K more)
Burlingame, KS 66413 89%797$65,179$124,000$130 cheaper homes ($26K less)
Sligo, PA 16255 88%95$56,058$119,300$93 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Mechanicsville, IA 52306 88%545$61,875$167,500$140 Very close on everything we compare
East Brady, PA 16028 87%83$62,750$162,200$114 Very close on everything we compare
Colesburg, IA 52035 87%550$62,109$138,500$65 Very close on everything we compare
North English, IA 52316 87%584$60,768$150,600$94 6 min shorter commute
Liberal, MO 64762 87%751$58,750$108,600$90 cheaper homes ($41K less) · newer homes
Rimersburg, PA 16248 86%91$65,272$110,600$100 cheaper homes ($39K less) · larger
Patton, PA 16668 86%125$58,750$114,700$85 cheaper homes ($35K less) · larger
Elkland, PA 16920 86%222$60,000$157,100$73 Very close on everything we compare
Mannington, WV 26582 86%68$52,083$100,700$119 cheaper homes ($49K less) · larger
Camden, IN 46917 86%290$61,643$143,900$132 Very close on everything we compare
Galien, MI 49113 86%303$59,219$171,600$117 newer homes
Clayton, MI 49235 86%196$64,219$173,500$124 Very close on everything we compare
Toulon, IL 61483 86%466$63,558$109,100$110 cheaper homes ($41K less)
Crossville, IL 62827 86%407$52,550$100,000— cheaper homes ($50K less)
Springboro, PA 16435 85%104$59,938$119,700$130 cheaper homes ($30K less)

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.