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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 Grapevine, AR 72057

Grapevine: median income $59,335, home value $84,100, $192/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Stewart, OH 45778 83%679$57,128$77,100— more renters · more single-family homes
Five Points, AL 36855 82%409$46,765$123,100$229 pricier homes ($39K more)
Richburg, SC 29729 81%646$53,618$102,500$160 larger · younger residents
Beersheba Springs, TN 37305 81%386$61,167$69,300$282 older homes
Prairie, MS 39756 80%210$57,782$80,300— larger · younger residents · more apartments and townhomes
Beaumont, MS 39423 79%284$54,583$91,700— larger · younger residents · more single-family homes
Gadsden, SC 29052 78%662$52,775$83,900— larger
Chinquapin, NC 28521 77%829$47,813$128,800$181 pricier homes ($45K more)
Mershon, GA 31551 77%614$45,565$75,500$169 8 min longer commute
Hartsfield, GA 31756 76%525$77,375$116,100$159 pricier homes ($32K more) · more single-family homes
Gore Springs, MS 38929 76%159$68,202$104,400$204 larger · more renters · older homes
Chavies, KY 41727 76%549$59,676$90,300$124 younger residents
Bronson, TX 75930 76%216$74,240$110,300$263 pricier homes ($26K more) · larger · more renters
Patrick, SC 29584 75%699$45,625$71,200— larger · more renters
Rentz, GA 31075 75%553$52,350$110,800$124 pricier homes ($27K more) · larger · more renters
Nebo, KY 42441 75%342$54,219$126,200— pricier homes ($42K more) · more single-family homes
Darlington, SC 29540 74%712$53,155$95,300$166 larger · younger residents · more renters
Rebecca, GA 31783 74%534$53,571$97,400— more renters · older homes
Horse Branch, KY 42349 74%388$58,601$88,900$105 larger · younger residents · more renters
Montgomery, LA 71454 74%173$59,833$75,200$194 larger · younger residents · more renters
Lena, MS 39094 73%190$56,422$97,000$128 larger · more renters · older homes
Kimper, KY 41539 73%606$65,033$59,200$107 5 min longer commute · more renters
Fordsville, KY 42343 73%395$52,679$86,700$160 6 min longer commute · more renters
Noble, LA 71462 73%187$52,000$78,600— 5 min longer commute · more renters · more apartments and townhomes
Hallsboro, NC 28442 72%783$60,964$98,900$180 younger residents · more renters · older homes

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.