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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 North Judson, IN 46366

North Judson: median income $60,182, home value $136,500, $145/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Perrysville, OH 44864 94%236$66,250$160,500$146 smaller
Antwerp, OH 45813 94%106$65,054$157,200$157 smaller
Marlette, MI 48453 94%240$53,676$163,800$145 pricier homes ($27K more)
Bronson, MI 49028 94%94$60,127$152,300$187 Very close on everything we compare
Casey, IL 62420 94%147$65,771$140,400$124 Very close on everything we compare
Norris City, IL 62869 94%238$62,159$119,500— smaller
Windham, OH 44288 93%297$69,205$160,100$142 Very close on everything we compare
Clare, MI 48617 93%207$58,321$160,100$148 larger
Cass City, MI 48726 93%246$65,087$128,300$137 older residents
Edmore, MI 48829 93%176$63,750$151,900$151 smaller · older residents
Ovid, MI 48866 93%174$65,281$169,000$126 pricier homes ($33K more)
Bangor, MI 49013 93%84$55,349$154,400$137 Very close on everything we compare
Nashville, MI 49073 93%128$67,604$178,500$129 pricier homes ($42K more)
Union City, MI 49094 93%103$65,404$143,800$141 Very close on everything we compare
Homer, MI 49245 93%120$62,206$152,500$140 Very close on everything we compare
Windsor, MO 65360 93%403$53,021$134,200$111 Very close on everything we compare
Crocker, MO 65452 93%370$60,350$130,500$130 smaller
Lindale, GA 30147 92%494$61,351$148,600$130 Very close on everything we compare
Edgerton, OH 43517 92%107$58,578$136,500$134 smaller · older residents
Breckenridge, MI 48615 92%190$70,000$143,400$120 smaller
Pleasantville, IA 50225 92%337$69,923$168,500$175 pricier homes ($32K more) · smaller
Granton, WI 54436 92%297$61,048$168,000$156 pricier homes ($32K more) · smaller
Greenwood, WI 54437 92%312$67,097$158,500$116 smaller
Momence, IL 60954 92%46$65,906$163,600$132 pricier homes ($27K more)
New Athens, IL 62264 92%259$57,015$127,400$163 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.