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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 Conroe, TX 77302

Conroe: median income $84,673, home value $266,200, $158/sq ft, 32-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Franklinton, NC 27525 96%1,057$73,036$284,300$180 Very close on everything we compare
Martinsburg, WV 25403 95%1,173$87,512$298,500$162 pricier homes ($32K more)
Zebulon, NC 27597 95%1,059$84,625$312,500$183 pricier homes ($46K more)
Crawfordville, FL 32327 95%659$84,138$259,700$178 Very close on everything we compare
Vancleave, MS 39565 95%398$87,739$219,600$166 cheaper homes ($47K less)
Walker, LA 70785 95%269$89,103$245,000$158 Very close on everything we compare
Blanchard, OK 73010 94%363$90,110$271,900$183 Very close on everything we compare
Creedmoor, NC 27522 93%1,045$77,094$270,700$184 smaller
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 93%924$82,666$301,700$180 pricier homes ($36K more) · larger
Milton, FL 32583 93%495$85,440$245,400$176 Very close on everything we compare
Odenville, AL 35120 93%576$74,352$221,800$160 cheaper homes ($44K less)
Springville, AL 35146 93%576$86,614$267,800$163 smaller
Marana, AZ 85653 93%951$86,154$333,800$200 pricier homes ($68K more)
Bunker Hill, WV 25413 92%1,163$100,556$280,100$190 smaller
Sanford, NC 27332 92%1,007$78,447$255,900$172 larger
Rocky Point, NC 28457 92%1,057$78,178$245,900$196 smaller
Midway, GA 31320 92%834$77,195$234,100$186 cheaper homes ($32K less) · smaller
High Springs, FL 32643 92%762$83,386$279,600$209 smaller
Mc Calla, AL 35111 92%529$86,463$285,100$158 Very close on everything we compare
Deatsville, AL 36022 92%553$89,459$248,900$162 Very close on everything we compare
Vine Grove, KY 40175 92%751$77,509$223,800$152 cheaper homes ($42K less)
Harrah, OK 73045 92%378$81,274$221,300$163 cheaper homes ($45K less) · smaller
Wendell, NC 27591 91%1,054$85,224$312,400$192 pricier homes ($46K more)
Gilbert, SC 29054 91%856$91,099$283,500$177 smaller · older residents
Gray, GA 31032 91%721$82,934$224,600$147 cheaper homes ($42K less) · 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.