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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 Hubbard, TX 76648

Hubbard: median income $54,669, home value $132,000, $120/sq ft, 44-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Richton, MS 39476 91%466$58,919$145,300$142 larger
Creswell, NC 27928 89%1,200$65,625$143,500$126 smaller
Wagram, NC 28396 89%1,025$63,250$158,900$179 pricier homes ($27K more)
Poulan, GA 31781 89%765$52,991$110,800$123 6 min shorter commute
Tollesboro, KY 41189 89%879$52,712$119,400$128 Very close on everything we compare
Poland, IN 47868 89%761$51,409$159,500$169 pricier homes ($28K more)
Florien, LA 71429 89%195$58,601$111,700$135 Very close on everything we compare
Milo, ME 04463 88%1,752$58,810$98,000$99 cheaper homes ($34K less)
Otway, OH 45657 88%904$63,459$117,500$154 Very close on everything we compare
Cadet, MO 63630 88%547$52,482$149,800$152 Very close on everything we compare
Iota, LA 70543 88%275$62,083$168,000$114 pricier homes ($36K more) · younger residents
Washington, LA 70589 88%293$49,650$129,300$146 6 min shorter commute
Hessmer, LA 71341 88%280$50,029$124,800$103 younger residents
Laurel, IN 47024 87%837$57,316$153,300$125 younger residents
Irondale, MO 63648 87%539$51,765$99,500$126 cheaper homes ($33K less) · 7 min shorter commute
Remlap, AL 35133 86%607$50,313$172,100$112 pricier homes ($40K more)
Honoraville, AL 36042 86%610$61,120$111,000— smaller · younger residents
Edwards, MS 39066 86%364$46,458$143,200$108 larger · 6 min shorter commute
Milltown, IN 47145 86%744$48,434$123,000$132 smaller · older residents
Plymouth, IL 62367 86%670$58,000$126,700— smaller
Flinton, PA 16640 85%1,183$54,286$139,400$143 smaller · more homeowners
Morrisdale, PA 16858 85%1,207$56,655$158,600$136 pricier homes ($27K more) · older residents · 6 min shorter commute
Boykins, VA 23827 85%1,165$62,727$168,800$121 pricier homes ($37K more) · smaller
Clendenin, WV 25045 85%983$52,025$119,900$111 larger · 8 min shorter commute
Victor, WV 25938 85%991$59,833$99,300— cheaper homes ($33K less) · smaller · more single-family 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.