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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 Tyler, TX 75705

Tyler: median income $81,346, home value $197,200, $143/sq ft, 33-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 88%944$68,356$180,600$126 Very close on everything we compare
Meherrin, VA 23954 87%1,003$77,756$170,700$151 cheaper homes ($27K less)
Niangua, MO 65713 84%372$63,750$197,100$128 5 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Vevay, IN 47043 82%716$75,123$190,400$144 larger · more homeowners
Roberts, ID 83444 82%1,208$88,438$263,000$173 pricier homes ($66K more) · younger residents
West Lebanon, IN 47991 79%692$105,842$141,100— cheaper homes ($56K less)
Eure, NC 27935 78%1,077$82,115$171,200$130 cheaper homes ($26K less) · more homeowners · newer homes
Gardner, IL 60424 78%714$83,250$197,400$133 more homeowners
Earlville, IL 60518 77%722$69,980$165,500$162 cheaper homes ($32K less) · larger · more homeowners
Richfield, ID 83349 77%1,270$70,795$230,300$175 pricier homes ($33K more) · more homeowners
Jarratt, VA 23867 76%1,047$61,155$201,800$141 larger · more homeowners
Bloomingburg, OH 43106 76%823$82,813$140,200$194 cheaper homes ($57K less) · more homeowners
Kingston, OH 45644 76%841$74,219$238,300$174 pricier homes ($41K more) · larger · older residents
Ingalls, IN 46048 76%737$72,102$178,500$118 more homeowners · newer homes
Florence, IN 47020 76%724$71,875$161,700$194 cheaper homes ($36K less) · more homeowners
Kirkland, IL 60146 76%754$88,032$222,000$181 more homeowners
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049 75%1,142$70,109$215,800$153 larger · more homeowners · more walkable
Delco, NC 28436 75%981$64,297$184,200— more apartments and townhomes
Stapleton, GA 30823 75%737$61,607$111,100$130 cheaper homes ($86K less)
Knapp, WI 54749 75%884$77,903$215,200$107 more homeowners
Lathrop, MO 64465 75%496$80,552$192,200$170 larger · more homeowners
Urich, MO 64788 75%424$71,705$166,400$164 cheaper homes ($31K less) · more homeowners
Lincoln, AR 72744 75%251$65,850$186,800$170 larger · more homeowners
Staley, NC 27355 74%921$65,911$181,400— older residents · more homeowners
Shiloh, GA 31826 74%608$85,376$175,700$262 younger residents · more homeowners

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.