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Towns most like Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Bonita Springs: median income $130,719, home value $705,500, $387/sq ft, 26-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Jupiter, FL 33477 84%114$104,992$670,800$541 lower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($35K less)
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 82%2,121$107,364$807,200$380 pricier homes ($102K more) · more single-family homes
Naples, FL 34110 81%7$97,564$579,700$366 lower income ($33K less) · cheaper homes ($126K less) · larger
Marco Island, FL 34145 81%30$101,523$896,300$557 lower income ($29K less) · pricier homes ($191K more)
Naples, FL 34108 79%8$119,212$1,022,000$589 pricier homes ($317K more) · 7 min shorter commute
Miramar Beach, FL 32550 78%391$101,250$741,600$458 lower income ($29K less) · pricier homes ($36K more) · smaller
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 77%939$102,146$608,800$339 lower income ($29K less) · cheaper homes ($97K less) · younger residents
Saint Petersburg, FL 33715 75%106$102,782$622,900$354 lower income ($28K less) · cheaper homes ($83K less) · smaller
Sarasota, FL 34238 75%73$97,926$574,600$255 lower income ($33K less) · cheaper homes ($131K less) · younger residents
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 73%192$110,968$557,700$406 cheaper homes ($148K less) · smaller · younger residents
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706 70%111$104,359$655,800$455 lower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($50K less) · younger residents
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 70%127$117,425$757,800$544 pricier homes ($52K more) · smaller · younger residents
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 69%139$98,420$567,300$354 lower income ($32K less) · cheaper homes ($138K less) · younger residents
Estero, FL 33928 69%5$102,624$465,500$248 lower income ($28K less) · cheaper homes ($240K less) · larger
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 68%406$97,576$797,700$489 lower income ($33K less) · pricier homes ($92K more) · younger residents
Saint Augustine, FL 32080 68%240$92,531$535,800$339 lower income ($38K less) · cheaper homes ($170K less) · younger residents
Sanibel, FL 33957 68%18$108,644$957,300$572 pricier homes ($252K more) · smaller · more single-family homes
Naples, FL 34105 68%12$92,214$594,000$277 lower income ($39K less) · cheaper homes ($112K less) · younger residents
Osprey, FL 34229 68%70$103,657$692,700$306 lower income ($27K less) · smaller · younger residents
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 68%1,851$112,795$623,400$336 cheaper homes ($82K less) · younger residents · more single-family homes
Vero Beach, FL 32963 67%128$149,923$943,900$438 pricier homes ($238K more) · 6 min shorter commute · more homeowners
Naples, FL 34103 67%12$116,875$950,900$627 pricier homes ($245K more) · younger residents · 8 min shorter commute
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 67%2,464$100,552$860,600$501 lower income ($30K less) · pricier homes ($155K more) · older homes
Naples, FL 34114 66%28$89,334$538,000$320 lower income ($41K less) · cheaper homes ($168K less) · younger residents
Fort Pierce, FL 34949 66%119$94,949$483,700$278 lower income ($36K less) · cheaper homes ($222K 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.

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