| The main types of people are: |
| 1. | Rat Racers - Dual-income suburban families.
These married couples with children lead very busy lives, with most bringing in two paychecks per household. Education level varies from high school to college. |
| 2. | Easy Street - High-income suburban couples without children.
Middle-aged married couples living a comfortable life in suburbia with no dependents. A majority are homeowners. |
| 3. | Suburban Empty Nesters - Older suburban couples with grown-up children.
Ranging in age from lower 50s to mid-60s, these couples have children that have left the nest. Most earn middle to upper incomes and own their homes. |
| 4. | Home Aloners - Single suburban homeowners.
More than 75% of these pre-middle-age to middle-age singles own their homes. Income ranges from lower to middle. Education varies from high school or lower to college. |
| 5. | Country Clubbers - Wealthy married couples with children.
These affluent families live a very comfortable life in the suburbs. More than 20% have a family income over $125,000. Most have earned a college or graduate school degree, and most own their homes. |