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Towns most like Sarasota, FL 34242

Sarasota: median income $115,967, home value $1,046,100, $643/sq ft, 34-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Walnut Creek, CA 94595 75%2,396$100,552$860,600$501 cheaper homes ($186K less) · larger · 6 min shorter commute
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 72%1,027$150,188$995,000$636 higher income ($34K more) · cheaper homes ($51K less) · smaller
Longboat Key, FL 34228 72%13$158,030$1,022,100$575 higher income ($42K more) · older residents · 10 min shorter commute
Jupiter, FL 33477 70%153$104,992$670,800$541 cheaper homes ($375K less) · larger · 9 min shorter commute
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 70%19$80,972$657,400$776 lower income ($35K less) · cheaper homes ($389K less) · smaller
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 69%52$117,425$757,800$544 cheaper homes ($288K less) · 12 min shorter commute
Ocean City, NJ 08226 67%948$101,782$840,500$816 cheaper homes ($206K less) · younger residents · 7 min shorter commute
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 67%158$110,968$557,700$406 cheaper homes ($488K less)
Delray Beach, FL 33483 67%162$116,115$866,800$708 cheaper homes ($179K less) · larger · younger residents
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706 67%36$104,359$655,800$455 cheaper homes ($390K less) · larger · 5 min shorter commute
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 66%938$108,359$1,087,300$934 pricier homes ($41K more) · smaller · newer homes
Palm Beach, FL 33480 66%158$150,633$1,468,600$1,201 higher income ($35K more) · pricier homes ($423K more) · 8 min shorter commute
Hollywood, FL 33019 65%172$96,497$655,100$427 cheaper homes ($391K less) · larger · younger residents
Somers, NY 10589 64%1,094$129,214$574,400$427 cheaper homes ($472K less) · 8 min longer commute · less walkable
Naples, FL 34103 64%86$116,875$950,900$627 cheaper homes ($95K less) · larger · 15 min shorter commute
Saint Petersburg, FL 33715 62%30$102,782$622,900$354 cheaper homes ($423K less) · 7 min shorter commute · less walkable
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 62%47$101,356$729,200$538 cheaper homes ($317K less) · smaller · younger residents
Margate City, NJ 08402 59%953$121,800$708,800$745 cheaper homes ($337K less) · younger residents · 6 min shorter commute
Marco Island, FL 34145 59%105$101,523$896,300$557 cheaper homes ($150K less) · larger · 11 min shorter commute
Naples, FL 34102 57%90$130,929$2M+*$974 pricier homes ($954K more) · 9 min shorter commute · more renters
Naples, FL 34108 57%83$119,212$1,022,000$589 larger · 15 min shorter commute · less walkable
Bonita Springs, FL 34134 57%76$130,719$705,500$387 cheaper homes ($341K less) · larger · 8 min shorter commute
Spring Lake, NJ 07762 56%1,015$116,295$927,700$705 cheaper homes ($118K less) · younger residents · more renters
Miramar Beach, FL 32550 56%316$101,250$741,600$458 cheaper homes ($305K less) · younger residents · 11 min shorter commute
Sanibel, FL 33957 56%62$108,644$957,300$572 cheaper homes ($89K less) · 13 min shorter commute · more single-family homes

* 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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