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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 Overton, TX 75684

Overton: median income $57,273, home value $156,100, $173/sq ft, 27-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Manton, MI 49663 95%984$55,733$156,100$177 Very close on everything we compare
Auburn, KY 42206 93%566$66,815$167,700$171 Very close on everything we compare
Versailles, MO 65084 93%443$55,372$143,200$160 more renters
Eastover, SC 29044 92%832$57,297$135,200$152 smaller
Gordon, GA 31031 92%679$54,542$124,700$131 cheaper homes ($31K less)
Clare, MI 48617 92%970$58,321$160,100$148 older residents
Charleston, WV 25312 91%859$57,246$133,100$138 older residents
Robbins, NC 27325 91%908$54,898$139,800$201 older residents
Crossville, AL 35962 91%533$60,392$141,700$164 Very close on everything we compare
Gray, LA 70359 91%305$56,121$153,400$158 newer homes
Carnesville, GA 30521 90%690$54,121$167,500$163 older residents
Albertville, AL 35951 90%525$54,229$161,000$166 larger
Boaz, AL 35956 90%525$61,290$181,900$137 pricier homes ($26K more) · older residents
Leoma, TN 38468 90%481$61,887$207,200$195 pricier homes ($51K more)
North Judson, IN 46366 90%765$60,182$136,500$145 Very close on everything we compare
Napoleonville, LA 70390 90%283$58,667$162,900$138 older residents
Lockesburg, AR 71846 90%124$56,250$124,700$162 cheaper homes ($31K less) · smaller
Manila, AR 72442 90%368$56,221$166,300$161 smaller · more renters
Dalzell, SC 29040 89%846$65,978$162,100$161 newer homes
Henagar, AL 35978 89%556$55,509$137,100$139 older residents
Leesburg, AL 35983 89%547$63,793$174,300$187 smaller
Hartford, AL 36344 89%549$60,377$173,500$140 more renters
Henderson, TN 38340 89%423$63,700$160,000$165 larger
Blue Springs, MS 38828 89%382$65,025$158,900$161 smaller
Burnsville, MS 38833 89%422$52,917$142,300— 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.