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Towns most like Hopland, CA 95449

Hopland: median income $90,469, home value $640,600, $346/sq ft, 32-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Sumas, WA 98295 80%695$98,965$456,200$296 cheaper homes ($184K less) · larger · more homeowners
Crows Landing, CA 95313 78%152$90,018$428,100— cheaper homes ($213K less) · smaller · older residents
Denair, CA 95316 75%158$97,764$483,900$300 cheaper homes ($157K less) · larger · more homeowners
Linden, CA 95236 74%126$104,703$650,500$378 larger · more homeowners · less walkable
Byron, CA 94514 73%110$76,511$735,600$356 pricier homes ($95K more) · older residents · 6 min longer commute
French Camp, CA 95231 72%121$90,417$455,400— cheaper homes ($185K less) · larger · 8 min shorter commute
Chualar, CA 93925 71%185$72,604$679,300— pricier homes ($39K more) · 6 min shorter commute · more apartments and townhomes
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 71%96$90,104$682,200$379 pricier homes ($42K more) · older homes
Remington, VA 22734 70%2,414$80,389$373,700$249 cheaper homes ($267K less) · larger · more homeowners
San Miguel, CA 93451 70%250$98,188$652,900$416 larger · more homeowners · newer homes
Hickman, CA 95323 68%158$75,938$568,200$441 cheaper homes ($72K less) · more homeowners · less walkable
Pepeekeo, HI 96783 67%2,318$77,391$498,500$370 cheaper homes ($142K less) · more homeowners · less walkable
Piru, CA 93040 66%391$94,556$624,300— more homeowners · newer homes
Hughson, CA 95326 66%151$87,500$533,100$294 cheaper homes ($108K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Waterford, CA 95386 65%155$73,196$416,500$308 cheaper homes ($224K less) · larger · more homeowners
Wheatland, CA 95692 65%89$95,877$471,800$307 cheaper homes ($169K less) · larger · more homeowners
Fort Montgomery, NY 10922 64%2,563$123,406$403,900$255 higher income ($33K more) · cheaper homes ($237K less) · 7 min shorter commute
Gonzales, CA 93926 64%192$77,694$621,900$574 larger · younger residents
Hilmar, CA 95324 64%160$76,316$462,900$331 cheaper homes ($178K less) · larger · 11 min shorter commute
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 64%25$76,250$627,500$356 larger · more homeowners · more apartments and townhomes
Arbuckle, CA 95912 63%56$86,457$435,800$301 cheaper homes ($205K less) · larger · 9 min shorter commute
Williams, CA 95987 63%48$95,122$388,700$235 cheaper homes ($252K less) · larger · more homeowners
Laton, CA 93242 62%252$73,142$353,000— cheaper homes ($288K less) · larger · 7 min shorter commute
Bradley, CA 93426 62%245$102,500$458,400$333 cheaper homes ($182K less) · older residents · more homeowners
Caruthers, CA 93609 62%242$78,750$333,200$206 cheaper homes ($307K less) · larger · 10 min shorter commute

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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