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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 Fort Worth, TX 76132

Fort Worth: median income $63,924, home value $396,200, $178/sq ft, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Indianapolis, IN 46250 92%804$67,328$327,600$155 cheaper homes ($69K less)
Charlotte, NC 28217 86%960$64,028$263,300$233 cheaper homes ($133K less)
Charlotte, NC 28262 85%970$69,231$346,600$184 cheaper homes ($50K less) · larger · younger residents
Orlando, FL 32821 84%992$69,348$309,600$212 cheaper homes ($87K less) · less walkable
Denver, CO 80231 84%639$76,502$500,600$232 pricier homes ($104K more)
Henrico, VA 23294 83%1,170$64,164$294,500$223 cheaper homes ($102K less)
Newport News, VA 23606 83%1,221$72,874$327,200$205 cheaper homes ($69K less) · more homeowners
Gainesville, FL 32608 83%912$61,588$358,200$206 cheaper homes ($38K less) · larger
Orlando, FL 32835 83%988$71,418$349,100$211 cheaper homes ($47K less) · larger · more homeowners
Fayetteville, AR 72703 83%300$60,568$391,000$240 6 min shorter commute
Atlanta, GA 30329 82%760$76,579$488,300$229 pricier homes ($92K more)
Tulsa, OK 74136 82%249$51,820$298,100$130 cheaper homes ($98K less)
Raleigh, NC 27606 81%1,087$78,371$457,900$247 pricier homes ($62K more) · larger
Greenville, SC 29607 81%877$74,503$359,500$194 cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger · more homeowners
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 81%766$79,309$486,800$210 pricier homes ($91K more) · more homeowners
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 81%989$70,955$325,300$204 cheaper homes ($71K less) · more homeowners
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 81%956$71,329$314,900$190 cheaper homes ($81K less) · less walkable
Denver, CO 80247 81%639$64,498$318,400$223 cheaper homes ($78K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Phoenix, AZ 85014 81%849$66,731$476,100$298 pricier homes ($80K more) · older homes
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 80%1,113$72,067$364,300$202 cheaper homes ($32K less) · younger residents · 5 min shorter commute
Charlotte, NC 28206 80%965$61,818$298,600$259 cheaper homes ($98K less) · smaller
Marietta, GA 30067 80%751$83,568$445,900$210 pricier homes ($50K more) · larger
Atlanta, GA 30340 80%764$62,748$344,000$204 cheaper homes ($52K less) · 6 min longer commute
Jacksonville, FL 32256 80%948$73,570$382,500$212 larger · less walkable · newer homes
Winter Park, FL 32792 80%997$69,200$374,200$256 larger · 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.