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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 Hahnville, LA 70057

Hahnville: median income $90,236, home value $239,100, $123/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Philpot, KY 42366 94%571$87,672$229,700$148 Very close on everything we compare
Williamstown, VT 05679 92%1,382$94,082$238,900$149 Very close on everything we compare
Fredericksburg, PA 17026 91%1,069$102,663$275,000$148 pricier homes ($36K more)
York Haven, PA 17370 91%1,040$89,895$250,400$186 larger
Casco, WI 54205 91%1,021$90,781$252,900$140 smaller · older homes
Agency, MO 64401 91%713$99,398$271,900— pricier homes ($33K more) · smaller
Lake Cormorant, MS 38641 90%341$96,208$237,400$172 smaller
Woodburn, IN 46797 90%831$103,566$260,600$149 Very close on everything we compare
Arpin, WI 54410 90%1,007$84,135$213,200— cheaper homes ($26K less) · smaller · older homes
Bloomsdale, MO 63627 90%558$88,071$266,700$160 pricier homes ($28K more) · 6 min longer commute
Julian, PA 16844 89%1,029$85,147$228,300$113 smaller · older residents
Kingston, GA 30145 89%433$80,352$247,600$170 larger
Belmont, OH 43718 89%875$92,576$228,000$146 smaller · older residents
Lanesville, IN 47136 89%626$91,333$260,600$155 Very close on everything we compare
Lexington, IN 47138 89%659$86,335$201,800$151 cheaper homes ($37K less)
Eagle, MI 48822 89%942$91,299$300,900$176 pricier homes ($62K more) · smaller
Winnebago, IL 61088 89%853$98,088$208,700$128 cheaper homes ($30K less)
Highlandville, MO 65669 89%509$86,932$243,800$162 Very close on everything we compare
Sperry, OK 74073 89%543$87,045$271,100$171 pricier homes ($32K more)
Fort Ann, NY 12827 88%1,316$81,424$218,000$175 Very close on everything we compare
Wellsville, PA 17365 88%1,030$91,742$261,800$155 older homes
Bartonsville, PA 18321 88%1,139$100,481$242,100$153 smaller
Climax, NC 27233 88%744$83,819$269,200$188 pricier homes ($30K more)
Rocky Face, GA 30740 88%456$79,671$242,600$168 larger
Morris, AL 35116 88%337$88,274$237,000$157 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.