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Towns most like Newhall, CA 91321

Newhall: median income $91,092, home value $691,600, $413/sq ft, 31-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Marlborough, MA 01752 89%2,570$91,968$513,100$303 cheaper homes ($179K less)
Sayreville, NJ 08872 88%2,434$97,489$447,200$362 cheaper homes ($244K less) · smaller
San Marcos, CA 92069 88%115$96,771$800,700$493 pricier homes ($109K more)
Escondido, CA 92026 87%117$104,561$714,300$468 larger · more single-family homes
Puyallup, WA 98372 87%907$98,152$589,900$325 cheaper homes ($102K less)
Seattle, WA 98198 86%920$86,239$589,500$361 cheaper homes ($102K less) · more walkable
University Place, WA 98467 86%911$91,354$623,800$326 cheaper homes ($68K less) · smaller
Boca Raton, FL 33428 84%2,336$88,543$466,900$312 cheaper homes ($225K less)
Vista, CA 92084 84%110$98,577$824,400$470 pricier homes ($133K more) · larger · more single-family homes
San Diego, CA 92139 84%145$95,653$630,800$507 cheaper homes ($61K less) · more walkable
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 84%366$93,615$630,900$479 cheaper homes ($61K less) · 8 min shorter commute
Escondido, CA 92027 83%120$93,338$691,000$453 larger · more single-family homes
Lakeside, CA 92040 83%140$107,937$723,200$496 pricier homes ($32K more) · 6 min shorter commute · more single-family homes
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 83%359$99,280$666,000$413 cheaper homes ($26K less) · more walkable
Renton, WA 98055 83%924$97,224$602,800$326 cheaper homes ($89K less) · more walkable · newer homes
Lakewood, WA 98498 83%907$91,664$506,300$324 cheaper homes ($185K less) · more single-family homes
Avenel, NJ 07001 82%2,437$101,670$401,000$429 cheaper homes ($291K less) · smaller
Parlin, NJ 08859 82%2,437$99,882$445,800$372 cheaper homes ($246K less) · more walkable
Canyon Country, CA 91387 82%6$117,969$756,600$408 higher income ($27K more) · pricier homes ($65K more) · 5 min longer commute
Upland, CA 91786 82%53$92,458$641,600$435 cheaper homes ($50K less) · larger · more renters
West Covina, CA 91792 82%43$94,817$696,200$489 more walkable
San Diego, CA 92154 82%150$94,901$639,200$448 cheaper homes ($52K less) · larger · more walkable
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 82%368$98,191$693,000$446 9 min shorter commute
Attleboro, MA 02703 81%2,585$99,152$448,800$316 cheaper homes ($243K less)
Budd Lake, NJ 07828 81%2,412$103,320$457,700$325 cheaper homes ($234K 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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