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Towns most like Coplay, PA 18037

Coplay: median income $83,542, home value $256,600, $193/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Northampton, PA 18067 93%2$93,652$282,200$197 pricier homes ($26K more) · larger
Wood Dale, IL 60191 93%653$91,333$322,200$216 pricier homes ($66K more) · larger
Perryville, MD 21903 91%82$78,962$299,300$207 pricier homes ($43K more)
Beverly, NJ 08010 90%52$88,037$260,000$201 larger · 5 min longer commute
Red Hill, PA 18076 90%20$79,615$253,200$199 smaller
Brookhaven, PA 19015 88%56$82,450$246,700$238 larger
East Greenville, PA 18041 87%18$98,615$317,700$217 pricier homes ($61K more) · less walkable
Tilton, NH 03276 86%278$82,425$272,700$250 less walkable
Mantua, NJ 08051 86%63$92,071$267,200$237 larger · younger residents
Waterford, NY 12188 86%174$92,279$281,400$228 Very close on everything we compare
Lima, NY 14485 86%189$80,341$207,400$215 cheaper homes ($49K less) · smaller · more single-family homes
Hellertown, PA 18055 86%11$90,234$324,000$222 pricier homes ($67K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Hamburg, PA 19526 86%27$69,483$221,000$168 cheaper homes ($36K less) · larger · less walkable
Crestwood, IL 60418 86%640$75,752$195,200$174 cheaper homes ($61K less) · 5 min longer commute
Willow Springs, IL 60480 86%647$98,917$363,800$237 pricier homes ($107K more)
Plainville, CT 06062 85%153$84,310$253,900$247 larger · 7 min shorter commute
Palmyra, NJ 08065 85%52$89,574$234,800$213 older homes
Thorofare, NJ 08086 85%59$97,413$291,300$209 pricier homes ($35K more) · newer homes
Ravena, NY 12143 85%152$95,101$234,000$215 less walkable
Wrightsville, PA 17368 85%72$92,694$223,500$187 cheaper homes ($33K less) · more single-family homes
Akron, PA 17501 85%51$78,182$258,900$199 smaller · more renters
Pen Argyl, PA 18072 85%17$80,716$253,100$176 older homes
Birdsboro, PA 19508 85%34$84,826$248,800$172 larger · more single-family homes · less walkable
Boyertown, PA 19512 85%25$79,885$274,200$208 larger · less walkable
Temple, PA 19560 85%28$80,769$195,300$193 cheaper homes ($61K less)

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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