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Towns most like Avalon, CA 90704

Avalon: median income $105,139, home value $936,000, $1,221/sq ft, 12-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Lahaina, HI 96761 52%2,492$101,123$995,800$849 pricier homes ($60K more) · larger · 7 min longer commute
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 51%297$105,577$737,600$640 cheaper homes ($198K less) · larger · more walkable
Koloa, HI 96756 51%2,620$99,274$969,800$1,130 pricier homes ($34K more) · larger · 10 min longer commute
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 49%108$122,159$1,663,600$1,148 pricier homes ($728K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 47%112$129,209$1,199,500$987 pricier homes ($264K more) · larger · older residents
Hillburn, NY 10931 45%2,462$83,365$487,000— cheaper homes ($449K less) · smaller · younger residents
Marathon, FL 33050 45%2,317$94,898$747,300$686 cheaper homes ($189K less) · larger · older residents
Carpinteria, CA 93013 44%100$110,359$1,153,600$1,089 pricier homes ($218K more) · larger · 12 min longer commute
Waimea, HI 96796 44%2,630$89,205$769,700$627 cheaper homes ($166K less) · smaller · 9 min longer commute
Stateline, NV 89449 41%399$83,988$1,065,700$627 pricier homes ($130K more) · older residents · 10 min longer commute
Lihue, HI 96766 41%2,612$100,678$793,000$733 cheaper homes ($143K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Key West, FL 33040 40%2,280$86,586$819,400$824 cheaper homes ($117K less) · larger · more walkable
Norwalk, CT 06855 39%2,502$106,439$511,200$459 cheaper homes ($425K less) · larger · 12 min longer commute
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 39%108$90,148$1,184,000$1,083 pricier homes ($248K more) · larger · younger residents
Dillon, CO 80435 38%811$97,463$941,600$927 larger · younger residents · 10 min longer commute
Avon, CO 81620 38%787$102,775$861,500$950 cheaper homes ($75K less) · larger · 10 min longer commute
Angwin, CA 94508 38%429$116,667$775,600$784 cheaper homes ($160K less) · younger residents · 6 min longer commute
Calistoga, CA 94515 38%433$94,464$824,900$797 cheaper homes ($111K less) · larger · older residents
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 37%108$123,347$1,882,500$1,451 pricier homes ($947K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Redwood City, CA 94063 37%360$116,760$1,042,500$1,007 pricier homes ($107K more) · larger · younger residents
San Mateo, CA 94401 37%369$122,227$1,184,500$789 pricier homes ($249K more) · larger · younger residents
Napa, CA 94559 37%407$105,188$898,600$586 cheaper homes ($37K less) · larger · 12 min longer commute
Kihei, HI 96753 37%2,484$88,408$1,033,600$830 pricier homes ($98K more) · larger · older residents
Pasadena, CA 91103 36%59$93,660$983,300$804 pricier homes ($47K more) · larger · 15 min longer commute
Glendale, CA 91201 36%58$82,301$1,152,000$711 pricier homes ($216K more) · larger · 14 min longer commute

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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