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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 Sabinal, TX 78881

Sabinal: median income $35,104, home value $69,800, $127/sq ft, 35-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Ravenden, AR 72459 88%673$39,167$64,000$163 Very close on everything we compare
Palestine, AR 72372 87%635$43,611$90,300— Very close on everything we compare
Tyronza, AR 72386 87%681$46,723$86,100$110 Very close on everything we compare
Stamps, AR 71860 86%449$36,758$70,100— 8 min shorter commute
Clio, SC 29525 85%1,221$28,618$70,200— Very close on everything we compare
Benoit, MS 38725 85%580$47,115$80,700— Very close on everything we compare
Pembroke Township, IL 60958 85%1,051$32,153$99,100$112 pricier homes ($29K more) · less walkable
Quinton, AL 35130 84%788$40,690$90,400$112 larger
Georgiana, AL 36033 84%775$37,975$90,600$146 larger · 5 min shorter commute
Gueydan, LA 70542 84%420$41,971$93,500— larger
Sarepta, LA 71071 84%436$36,900$100,600$85 pricier homes ($31K more) · larger
Wetumka, OK 74883 84%450$41,696$92,000$157 larger · 5 min shorter commute
Drakes Branch, VA 23937 83%1,316$42,818$85,000$177 Very close on everything we compare
Ravenna, KY 40472 83%1,063$41,328$101,700$123 pricier homes ($32K more) · older residents · older homes
Garrison, KY 41141 83%1,128$36,508$87,500— larger · 6 min longer commute · less walkable
Melville, LA 71353 83%471$37,405$118,300— pricier homes ($49K more)
Lynchburg, SC 29080 82%1,183$36,467$105,100$108 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger
Coffeeville, MS 38922 82%658$36,473$104,400$100 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger
Wallins Creek, KY 40873 82%1,062$33,359$88,900$102 larger · 7 min shorter commute
Elkville, IL 62932 82%835$46,000$82,400$109 older homes
Waldo, AR 71770 82%459$44,569$91,200$109 larger
Houston, AR 72070 82%559$41,713$99,000$128 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger
Williford, AR 72482 82%670$35,855$72,000$93 older residents · more homeowners
Cement, OK 73017 82%395$46,683$91,500$123 6 min shorter commute
Spavinaw, OK 74366 82%552$34,615$100,300$78 pricier homes ($31K more)

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.