Because where you live changes how you live
Find a Place Where Life Feels Right.
Somewhere out there is a place that feels like it was made for you. HotCiti helps you discover the places where the life you imagine can become the life you live.
We believe you should know a town before you move there. Members see the whole picture, not just the brochure.
Why we exist
We believe where you live should be a choice, not a gamble.
The place you call home shapes your mornings, your friendships, your children's futures and your peace of mind. Yet most people choose it from a few photos and a weekend visit, and the real answers arrive after the boxes are unpacked. We started HotCiti because everyone deserves those answers first.
The commute nobody mentioned.
The house was perfect. The drive turned out to be seventy minutes each way, every day.
Know the trade-offs while you're still choosing, not after you've signed.
The winter you weren't ready for.
You visited in June. By February you understood why the rent was so reasonable.
See a town in every season and every grade, the C's included.
The town you never knew existed.
Everyone you know looked at the same five cities. The place that fit was two hours from all of them.
Find the towns that fit your life, not just the ones you've heard of.
The argument at the kitchen table.
Two people, twelve browser tabs and no shared facts. Every conversation went in circles.
Decide together, with the same honest picture in front of both of you.
How we do it
We show you the whole town, the C's included.
A number tells you what a place costs. It can't tell you how a place feels on a Tuesday in February. So we bring the streets, the schools, the commute and the local news together, and let you ask the questions that matter to your family.
Free account
Boise, ID- Population
- 237,446
- Median home value
- $451,200
- Median rent
- $1,312
- Median household income
- $72,940
Basic U.S. Census figures for any town. That's it.
Member report
Boise, ID- Ask the AI local guide“Which neighborhoods have the shortest commute downtown?”
- Drive-by tourSix stops, live Street View along the route
- Schools, safety and healthGrades, crime trends, hospitals nearby
- Cost of living and taxesWhat your paycheck really buys here
- Town videosTours, drone footage and street-level life
- History and this week's newsLive searches of local sources
- Download the full PDFShare the whole report with family
Locked on the free account
See the whole pictureMembership
A move is a season of your life, not a subscription.
So you pay once for the months you're deciding. Passes never renew on their own, and every one has a 14-day full refund.
Explore
$0Free, always
For a first look at the numbers.
- Basic Census stats for any U.S. town
- Population, home values, rent and income
- Save up to 5 towns
Move Pass
Most chosen$29One payment · 90 days
For the months you’re actually deciding.
Everything in Explore, plus
- Full town reports: schools, safety, jobs, climate and more
- Unlimited drive-by tours of any town
- Live history and news searches
- Town videos and the AI town guide
- Compare up to 6 finalists head to head
- Commute, cost, tax and school tools
- Unlimited shortlist with notes
- Shareable PDF reports
Household
$49One payment · 6 months
When more than one person gets a vote.
Everything in Move Pass, plus
- Up to 4 people on one shared shortlist
- Everyone’s ratings side by side
- Six months, so a move can wait for the school year
- Priority help from a real person
Relocation Pro · $79 per month, cancel anytime
For agents, HR teams and relocation consultants moving other people. Branded PDF reports, agent profile and logo, unlimited towns.
Questions before you join
What do I get without paying?
A free account shows basic U.S. Census figures for any town: population, home values, rent and income. Reports, tours, videos, the AI guide and PDFs are for members.
Will I be charged again after 90 days?
No. Passes are a single payment and never renew on their own. When it ends you keep everything you saved and drop back to Explore.
What if our move takes longer than planned?
Moves slip all the time. Add another 30 days for $9 whenever you need it, as often as you need it.
Can I upgrade from Move Pass to Household?
Yes. Pay the $20 difference and your pass becomes a Household pass, extended to six months from the day you first bought it.
What if it isn't useful?
Email us within 14 days and we'll refund you in full. No form, no questions.
Why not a monthly subscription?
Because you move once, not every month. A pass matches how a move actually happens: a few intense months of looking, then you're home.
Somewhere in America, your place is waiting.
Everyone deserves to choose where they live with their eyes open. Start with a free account, no card needed.