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Towns most like Loleta, CA 95551

Loleta: median income $64,519, home value $558,100, $271/sq ft, 23-minute commute.

TownSimilarMiles awayMedian incomeHome value$/sq ftWhat’s different
Phoenix, AZ 85007 74%833$63,616$480,600$340 cheaper homes ($78K less) · larger · more walkable
Mount Angel, OR 97362 71%314$66,250$462,400$287 cheaper homes ($96K less) · larger · more homeowners
Canaan, CT 06018 70%2,603$68,917$280,200$195 cheaper homes ($278K less) · more homeowners
West Sacramento, CA 95605 67%202$71,924$428,900$356 cheaper homes ($129K less) · larger
Hillburn, NY 10931 66%2,578$83,365$487,000— cheaper homes ($71K less) · more apartments and townhomes · older homes
Riverside, MO 64150 66%1,564$58,846$394,000$215 cheaper homes ($164K less) · larger · more apartments and townhomes
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 66%1,035$63,281$379,000$264 cheaper homes ($179K less) · larger
South Hackensack, NJ 07606 65%2,589$84,527$546,500$484 more apartments and townhomes · more walkable
Westminster, CO 80030 65%1,012$61,092$439,400$268 cheaper homes ($119K less) · larger · more homeowners
Fortuna, CA 95540 64%7$63,695$389,500$266 cheaper homes ($169K less) · larger · more homeowners
Newport, MN 55055 63%1,600$71,979$378,100$245 cheaper homes ($180K less) · larger · more homeowners
Phoenix, AZ 85006 63%834$58,248$408,100$311 cheaper homes ($150K less) · larger · more walkable
Tacoma, WA 98465 63%463$73,226$593,300$341 pricier homes ($35K more) · larger · older residents
Savage, MD 20763 62%2,484$76,842$419,200$234 cheaper homes ($139K less) · more apartments and townhomes
Colusa, CA 95932 62%152$66,964$389,600$243 cheaper homes ($169K less) · larger · older residents
Toledo, OR 97391 62%275$62,292$352,900$283 cheaper homes ($205K less) · larger · older residents
Vancouver, WA 98663 62%354$86,018$450,300$299 cheaper homes ($108K less) · larger · more homeowners
Hopland, CA 95449 61%134$90,469$640,600$346 higher income ($26K more) · pricier homes ($83K more) · 9 min longer commute
Tannersville, NY 12485 60%2,559$67,165$316,700$201 cheaper homes ($241K less) · smaller · younger residents
Caruthers, CA 93609 60%370$78,750$333,200$206 cheaper homes ($225K less) · larger · less walkable
Stockton, CA 95203 60%243$63,411$370,000$264 cheaper homes ($188K less) · larger · 8 min longer commute
Gridley, CA 95948 60%161$60,294$354,100$245 cheaper homes ($204K less) · larger · more homeowners
Netcong, NJ 07857 59%2,556$85,898$346,100$354 cheaper homes ($212K less) · larger · older residents
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 59%2,439$62,188$383,000$184 cheaper homes ($175K less) · smaller · older residents
Holtville, CA 92250 59%730$72,143$324,400$265 cheaper homes ($234K less) · larger · 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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