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Towns most like French Camp, CA 95231

French Camp: median income $90,417, home value $455,400, 24-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Laton, CA 93242 84%132$73,142$353,000— cheaper homes ($102K less)
Arbuckle, CA 95912 83%88$86,457$435,800$301 less walkable
Waterford, CA 95386 82%34$73,196$416,500$308 cheaper homes ($39K less) · larger
Hilmar, CA 95324 81%40$76,316$462,900$331 larger · newer homes
Hughson, CA 95326 80%30$87,500$533,100$294 pricier homes ($78K more) · larger · newer homes
Twin Peaks, CA 92391 79%338$81,789$340,500$317 cheaper homes ($115K less) · smaller · more homeowners
Caruthers, CA 93609 79%122$78,750$333,200$206 cheaper homes ($122K less) · less walkable
Sumas, WA 98295 79%768$98,965$456,200$296 less walkable
Connell, WA 99326 79%620$82,500$320,800$141 cheaper homes ($135K less) · larger · less walkable
Gonzales, CA 93926 77%96$77,694$621,900$574 pricier homes ($167K more) · larger · younger residents
Escalon, CA 95320 77%16$82,572$521,900$306 pricier homes ($67K more) · larger · more homeowners
Sacramento, CA 95832 77%42$82,318$399,600$288 cheaper homes ($56K less) · larger · 8 min longer commute
Williams, CA 95987 77%100$95,122$388,700$235 cheaper homes ($67K less) · larger · newer homes
Kekaha, HI 96752 76%2,527$90,174$682,900$727 pricier homes ($228K more) · older residents · less walkable
Biggs, CA 95917 75%109$90,563$362,800$188 cheaper homes ($93K less) · more homeowners · less walkable
East Earl, PA 17519 74%2,408$96,250$330,400$196 cheaper homes ($125K less) · larger · less walkable
Exeter, CA 93221 74%161$86,940$360,900$269 cheaper homes ($95K less) · larger
Livingston, CA 95334 74%46$76,277$377,000$244 cheaper homes ($78K less) · larger · newer homes
Denair, CA 95316 73%36$97,764$483,900$300 pricier homes ($29K more) · larger · 7 min longer commute
Rio Linda, CA 95673 73%57$95,824$459,100$357 larger · 5 min longer commute · more homeowners
Colusa, CA 95932 73%102$66,964$389,600$243 cheaper homes ($66K less) · larger
Youngtown, AZ 85363 72%584$68,321$320,000$214 cheaper homes ($135K less) · larger · older residents
Armona, CA 93202 72%139$64,276$284,100$283 lower income ($26K less) · cheaper homes ($171K less) · newer homes
Hopland, CA 95449 72%121$90,469$640,600$346 pricier homes ($185K more) · smaller · 8 min longer commute
Hubbard, OR 97032 72%511$101,250$456,600$291 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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