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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 Guysville, OH 45735

Guysville: median income $51,364, home value $149,300, $237/sq ft, 33-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Canton, ME 04221 90%697$52,458$165,000$296 smaller
Cool Ridge, WV 25825 90%118$57,795$138,400$179 Very close on everything we compare
Strong, ME 04983 89%712$53,894$190,500$195 pricier homes ($41K more) · older residents
Arrington, VA 22922 89%194$60,125$226,000$206 pricier homes ($77K more)
Flemington, WV 26347 89%96$61,250$112,200$221 cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger
Independence, WV 26374 89%110$57,321$162,300$145 Very close on everything we compare
Bernhards Bay, NY 13028 88%417$61,645$147,500$275 smaller · younger residents
Callao, VA 22435 88%302$50,809$187,100$175 pricier homes ($38K more)
Carsonville, MI 48419 87%291$59,485$172,900$242 Very close on everything we compare
Rose, OK 74364 87%743$63,542$171,300$233 newer homes
Gladys, VA 24554 86%211$56,667$159,600$198 larger
Clarkrange, TN 38553 86%268$63,500$174,800$219 pricier homes ($26K more)
Junction City, KY 40440 86%194$54,500$134,700$199 Very close on everything we compare
Crystal, MI 48818 86%317$55,924$191,700$259 pricier homes ($42K more) · 7 min longer commute
Elmore City, OK 73433 86%912$58,194$152,400$177 Very close on everything we compare
West Paris, ME 04289 85%681$56,324$193,000$189 pricier homes ($44K more) · older residents
Canaan, ME 04924 85%739$57,781$159,900$243 newer homes
New Sharon, ME 04955 85%716$63,889$171,200$152 Very close on everything we compare
Alexandria, PA 16611 85%222$70,887$167,500— Very close on everything we compare
Woodville, AL 35776 85%396$54,458$159,400$165 larger
Walling, TN 38587 85%309$51,500$249,600$248 pricier homes ($100K more) · older residents
Fenwick, MI 48834 85%315$53,958$184,500$205 pricier homes ($35K more)
Lincoln, MO 65338 85%618$51,038$152,000$211 larger · more renters
Thayer, KS 66776 85%744$57,304$136,100— older residents · 6 min shorter commute
Big Cabin, OK 74332 85%748$60,781$167,500$212 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.