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Towns most like Westley, CA 95387

Westley: median income $66,857, home value $478,100, 20-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Tannersville, NY 12485 62%2,486$67,165$316,700$201 cheaper homes ($161K less) · older residents · older homes
Del Rey, CA 93616 61%109$55,221$241,700$269 cheaper homes ($236K less) · larger · older residents
Ephraim, UT 84627 59%536$72,875$427,800$162 cheaper homes ($50K less) · larger · more homeowners
Granger, WA 98932 58%611$71,806$250,000$197 cheaper homes ($228K less) · larger · older residents
Colorado Springs, CO 80930 56%910$90,467$371,900$216 cheaper homes ($106K less) · larger · older residents
Colorado City, AZ 86021 55%455$90,096$395,300— cheaper homes ($83K less) · larger · more homeowners
Pixley, CA 93256 55%155$56,172$249,200$283 cheaper homes ($229K less) · larger · 5 min longer commute
Stratford, CA 93266 54%122$62,727$291,000$250 cheaper homes ($187K less) · larger · older residents
Caruthers, CA 93609 54%103$78,750$333,200$206 cheaper homes ($145K less) · larger · older residents
San Joaquin, CA 93660 54%86$55,063$291,100$236 cheaper homes ($187K less) · larger · older residents
Gordonville, PA 17529 53%2,410$80,050$362,100$232 cheaper homes ($116K less) · larger · older residents
Declo, ID 83323 53%536$60,625$339,900$225 cheaper homes ($138K less) · larger · older residents
Mesa, WA 99343 53%633$59,451$253,000— cheaper homes ($225K less) · larger · older residents
Murtaugh, ID 83344 52%506$65,417$425,800$279 cheaper homes ($52K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Terreton, ID 83450 52%634$70,046$231,300— cheaper homes ($247K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Yermo, CA 92398 52%306$59,888$311,500$251 cheaper homes ($167K less) · larger · older residents
Chualar, CA 93925 52%67$72,604$679,300— pricier homes ($201K more) · older residents · 6 min longer commute
Hildale, UT 84784 51%455$78,523$379,200— cheaper homes ($99K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Riverdale, CA 93656 51%107$72,333$294,600$228 cheaper homes ($184K less) · larger · older residents
Hamilton City, CA 95951 51%157$70,294$330,100$285 cheaper homes ($148K less) · larger · older residents
Prescott, WA 99348 51%625$79,167$237,200— cheaper homes ($241K less) · larger · older residents
Royal City, WA 99357 50%653$57,034$326,700$252 cheaper homes ($151K less) · larger · older residents
Christiana, PA 17509 49%2,415$77,238$331,600$215 cheaper homes ($147K less) · larger · older residents
Edwards, CA 93523 49%258$70,227$198,900$172 cheaper homes ($279K less) · larger · older residents
Mattawa, WA 99349 49%639$61,333$427,800$383 cheaper homes ($50K less) · larger · older residents

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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