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Towns most like Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Foothill Ranch: median income $195,046, home value $1,020,500, $658/sq ft, 28-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
San Diego, CA 92131 90%62$185,256$1,189,100$659 pricier homes ($169K more) · larger
Redmond, WA 98053 89%992$192,292$1,213,600$615 pricier homes ($193K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Woodinville, WA 98072 88%1,001$175,805$1,122,200$544 pricier homes ($102K more) · larger
Park City, UT 84098 87%591$174,119$1,207,200$685 pricier homes ($187K more) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Oak Park, CA 91377 87%72$163,085$1,036,900$571 lower income ($32K less)
Anaheim, CA 92808 87%14$158,462$1,069,300$627 lower income ($37K less) · pricier homes ($49K more) · larger
San Clemente, CA 92673 85%15$182,178$1,375,700$732 pricier homes ($355K more) · larger
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 84%70$163,317$1,116,200$584 lower income ($32K less) · pricier homes ($96K more) · larger
San Jose, CA 95138 84%339$204,476$1,497,200$812 pricier homes ($477K more)
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 84%981$198,216$956,600$459 cheaper homes ($64K less) · more single-family homes
Carlsbad, CA 92009 83%46$164,182$1,368,100$654 lower income ($31K less) · pricier homes ($348K more) · larger
Bothell, WA 98021 83%1,004$183,786$967,700$475 cheaper homes ($53K less) · larger · younger residents
Woodbury, NY 11797 82%2,454$192,609$1,007,000$595 older residents · 6 min longer commute · older homes
San Diego, CA 92127 82%56$195,520$1,232,300$676 pricier homes ($212K more) · larger
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 82%9$189,966$1,127,200$634 pricier homes ($107K more) · larger · younger residents
Brea, CA 92823 82%19$169,900$1,070,000$638 lower income ($25K less) · pricier homes ($50K more) · smaller
North Bend, WA 98045 82%977$175,765$938,500$494 cheaper homes ($82K less) · more single-family homes
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 81%4$211,250$1,323,600$628 pricier homes ($303K more) · larger · more single-family homes
Bedford, MA 01730 80%2,562$172,400$898,500$496 cheaper homes ($122K less) · more renters · older homes
Norwood, NJ 07648 80%2,428$178,311$709,100$474 cheaper homes ($311K less) · smaller · older residents
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 79%2,397$192,857$799,900$439 cheaper homes ($221K less) · larger
Vienna, VA 22181 79%2,259$211,911$998,300$402 older homes
Yorba Linda, CA 92887 79%15$163,953$1,179,100$575 lower income ($31K less) · pricier homes ($159K more) · larger
San Ramon, CA 94583 79%371$184,898$1,383,600$708 pricier homes ($363K more) · larger · older homes
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 79%339$151,250$1,136,400$649 lower income ($44K less) · pricier homes ($116K more) · older homes

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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