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Towns most like Montrose, CA 91020

Montrose: median income $72,125, home value $911,200, $580/sq ft, 25-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Valley Village, CA 91607 80%10$87,874$1,030,500$681 pricier homes ($119K more) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Pasadena, CA 91106 79%8$90,028$1,040,400$734 pricier homes ($129K more) · larger · more homeowners
Glendale, CA 91203 79%5$82,364$728,700$615 cheaper homes ($183K less) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Denver, CO 80246 78%825$67,235$716,400$405 cheaper homes ($195K less) · larger · younger residents
Van Nuys, CA 91411 78%13$74,617$1,017,900$676 pricier homes ($107K more) · larger
Sacramento, CA 95811 78%352$80,827$761,000$400 cheaper homes ($150K less) · younger residents · more walkable
Phoenix, AZ 85003 77%357$60,461$616,800$389 cheaper homes ($294K less)
Burbank, CA 91501 77%4$91,936$1,057,600$612 pricier homes ($146K more) · larger · more homeowners
Phoenix, AZ 85012 76%357$86,620$735,000$370 cheaper homes ($176K less) · more homeowners
North Hollywood, CA 91602 76%9$102,914$1,055,900$636 higher income ($31K more) · pricier homes ($145K more) · larger
North Hollywood, CA 91601 75%9$79,607$1,000,000$637 pricier homes ($89K more) · larger · younger residents
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 74%2,329$84,920$654,500$480 cheaper homes ($257K less) · larger · older residents
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 74%2,143$73,542$637,700$514 cheaper homes ($274K less) · larger · older residents
Glendale, CA 91206 74%4$89,188$1,090,600$686 pricier homes ($179K more) · larger · more homeowners
Palisades Park, NJ 07650 73%2,440$94,743$719,600$511 cheaper homes ($192K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Alexandria, VA 22311 72%2,286$87,626$760,300$379 cheaper homes ($151K less) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Glendale, CA 91201 72%4$82,301$1,152,000$711 pricier homes ($241K more) · larger · older homes
Glendale, CA 91205 72%5$64,564$800,800$615 cheaper homes ($110K less) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Oceanside, CA 92054 72%86$82,408$908,900$772 larger · more homeowners
San Diego, CA 92104 72%120$94,014$914,700$761 larger · younger residents
Renton, WA 98057 72%939$68,552$648,800$376 cheaper homes ($262K less) · larger · newer homes
Miami, FL 33138 71%2,334$75,051$784,700$560 cheaper homes ($127K less) · larger · more homeowners
Glendale, CA 91204 71%5$74,144$726,500$556 cheaper homes ($185K less) · larger · more renters
Portland, OR 97232 70%816$70,895$781,200$326 cheaper homes ($130K less) · larger · more walkable
Glendale, CA 91202 69%4$96,459$1,194,700$729 pricier homes ($284K more) · larger · more homeowners

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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