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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 Unionville, MO 63565

Unionville: median income $69,643, home value $127,800, $144/sq ft, 17-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Altamont, IL 62411 97%246$66,111$134,900$131 Very close on everything we compare
De Leon, TX 76444 96%656$68,147$115,800$124 Very close on everything we compare
Albion, IL 62806 95%301$66,776$120,800— Very close on everything we compare
Mineral Ridge, OH 44440 94%641$64,904$167,800$156 pricier homes ($40K more)
Granite Falls, MN 56241 94%326$66,875$155,600$113 pricier homes ($28K more)
Sullivan, IL 61951 94%240$71,905$150,900$129 larger
Perry, OK 73077 94%371$62,763$132,700$111 larger
Munising, MI 49862 93%516$61,340$169,400$127 pricier homes ($42K more)
Niagara, WI 54151 93%442$69,511$140,100$129 older residents
Rushville, IL 62681 93%132$65,889$111,900$134 older residents
Comanche, TX 76442 93%669$59,853$150,300$161 larger
Paulding, OH 45879 92%443$64,013$146,300$140 larger · 5 min longer commute
Williamsport, IN 47993 92%294$72,455$158,400$127 pricier homes ($31K more)
White Pigeon, MI 49099 92%391$70,307$176,800$139 pricier homes ($49K more)
Central City, NE 68826 92%266$74,583$172,100$116 pricier homes ($44K more)
Sulphur, OK 73086 92%467$70,471$159,000$149 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Comanche, OK 73529 92%503$70,143$114,200$118 6 min longer commute
Keeseville, NY 12944 91%1,030$72,207$141,700$121 5 min longer commute
Kersey, PA 15846 91%753$70,662$165,700— pricier homes ($38K more)
Kenova, WV 25530 91%577$70,508$162,100$112 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger
South Fulton, TN 38257 91%355$58,849$103,100$127 Very close on everything we compare
Anderson, IN 46017 91%390$75,011$152,800$154 pricier homes ($25K more) · 5 min longer commute
Camanche, IA 52730 91%168$64,543$177,200$141 pricier homes ($49K more)
Neillsville, WI 54456 91%306$66,934$174,500$130 pricier homes ($47K more)
Reserve, LA 70084 91%733$62,047$155,400$125 pricier homes ($28K more)

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.