| The main types of people are: |
| 1. | Leave It to Beaver - Middle- to upper-income suburban families.
Ranging in age from 30s to 50s, these married couples with children are likely to own their home and work in management, professional, or skill-based occupations. Education level varies from high school to college. |
| 2. | Bringin' Home the Bacon - Middle-income suburban couples without children.
Married couples ranging in age from mid-30s to early 50s with moderate incomes. A high proportion own their homes. Some have a college education. |
| 3. | Movers and Shakers - Mobile suburban couples without kids.
More than 50% of these younger married couples have moved in the past five years. They earn comfortable incomes and work in management or professional careers. Some have completed college. |
| 4. | New Suburbanites - Mobile suburban singles.
A high proportion of these pre-middle-age to middle-age singles have moved to the suburbs in the past 4 years. Some have a college education and work in professional or management careers. |
| 5. | Secure Suburbanites - Suburban families with low financial pressure.
Monthly costs as a percentage of income are much lower than the national average. Education level varies from high school to college with some holding management positions. Most own their homes. |
