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Towns most like Haworth, NJ 07641

Haworth: median income $236,765, home value $845,300, $593/sq ft, 35-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Oradell, NJ 07649 91%2$221,322$737,800$500 cheaper homes ($108K less) · larger
Mountainside, NJ 07092 89%28$211,538$810,300$543 lower income ($25K less) · cheaper homes ($35K less) · larger
Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423 89%7$250,000+*$1,092,500$624 pricier homes ($247K more)
Little Silver, NJ 07739 88%43$240,853$955,900$612 pricier homes ($111K more) · larger · less walkable
Glen Rock, NJ 07452 87%7$215,096$856,900$575 larger
Essex Fells, NJ 07021 85%18$250,000+*$1,083,000$582 pricier homes ($238K more) · less walkable
Miami, FL 33158 84%1,119$201,597$1,026,600$599 lower income ($35K less) · pricier homes ($181K more) · larger
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 83%24$250,000+*$917,000$440 pricier homes ($72K more) · less walkable
Brightwaters, NY 11718 83%41$218,000$768,600$441 cheaper homes ($77K less) · less walkable
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 82%16$247,361$833,600$671 larger · older homes
Ardsley, NY 10502 81%8$250,000+*$845,700$584 larger · more apartments and townhomes
Closter, NJ 07624 78%2$190,469$871,300$541 lower income ($46K less) · pricier homes ($26K more) · larger
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 78%44$178,958$811,400$497 lower income ($58K less) · cheaper homes ($34K less) · newer homes
Bernardsville, NJ 07924 78%35$236,042$785,100$472 cheaper homes ($60K less) · larger · 6 min shorter commute
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 77%6$230,611$1,401,600$625 pricier homes ($556K more) · larger · older residents
New Rochelle, NY 10804 77%11$250,000+*$927,000$524 pricier homes ($82K more) · larger
Glencoe, IL 60022 77%716$250,000+*$1,392,900$503 pricier homes ($548K more) · larger
Fanwood, NJ 07023 76%30$195,529$635,200$465 lower income ($41K less) · cheaper homes ($210K less) · larger
Fair Haven, NJ 07704 76%42$250,000+*$992,200$778 pricier homes ($147K more) · larger · 9 min longer commute
Great Neck, NY 11020 76%19$167,148$1,132,200$750 lower income ($70K less) · pricier homes ($287K more) · larger
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 76%22$182,674$988,300$581 lower income ($54K less) · pricier homes ($143K more) · larger
Centerport, NY 11721 76%32$197,179$740,300$473 lower income ($40K less) · cheaper homes ($105K less) · larger
Alexandria, VA 22308 76%224$212,545$914,400$420 pricier homes ($69K more) · larger · less walkable
Albertson, NY 11507 75%22$164,028$860,000$598 lower income ($73K less) · larger
Old Bethpage, NY 11804 75%31$190,469$848,500$534 lower income ($46K less) · less walkable

* The Census Bureau doesn’t publish exact figures above $250,000 for household income, $2,000,000 for home values or $3,500 for monthly rent; it reports them as “or 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.

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