Tapestry Descriptions

Esri's Tapestry Segmentation system divides U.S. residential areas into 65 distinctive segments based on socioeconomic and demographic characteristics to provide an accurate, detailed description of U.S. neighborhoods. Tapestry Segmentation can help you to identify your best markets, find the most profitable consumer types, tailor marketing messages to fit your audience, and define product and service preferences. Here is a brief description of each Tapestry segment.

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Segment 01 - Top Rung

Top Rung, Tapestry's wealthiest consumer segment, represents less than one percent of all U.S. households. The median household income of $168,876 is three and one half times higher than that of the U.S. median. The median age is 44.6 years. These residents are married couples with and without children, highly educated, and in their peak earning years of age 45-64. Because they can afford anything, they travel in style both domestically and abroad. Top Rung is the top segment for owning or leasing a luxury car; new imported vehicles especially convertibles equipped with a GPS. Exercise and community activities are part of their busy lifestyle. They'll read two or more daily newspapers and countless books.

Segment 02 - Suburban Splendor

These successful suburbanites, the epitome of upward mobility and just a couple of rungs below the top, live in growing affluent neighborhoods. Most are two‐income, married‐couple families with or without children. With a median age of 43.1 years, they're well educated and have good jobs. Home improvement and remodeling projects are a main focus; their homes feature the latest amenities and reflect the best in home design. Residents travel extensively for business and pleasure in the U.S. and abroad. They stay physically fit, go to the theater, read, and visit museums. They proactively track their investments, financial plans, and hold life insurance policies.

Segment 03 - Connoisseurs

Second in wealth to Top Rung, but first for conspicuous consumption, Connoisseurs residents are well‐educated and somewhat older, with a median age of 47.2 years. Although they're closer to retirement than child rearing, many of these married couples have children who still live at home. Their neighborhoods tend to be older, affluent, established, and slow-growing. They spend money for nice homes, cars, clothes, and vacations. Exercise is a priority for these physically-fit folks; they work out weekly at a club or other facility, ski, play golf and tennis, snorkel, practice yoga, and jog. Active in their communities, they work for political candidates or parties, write or visit elected officials, and participate in local civic issues.

Segment 04 - Boomburbs

The newest additions to the suburbs, Boomburbs communities are home to busy, affluent young families who live an upscale lifestyle. The median age is 36.1 years. At 4.5 percent annually, this segment has the highest population growth, more than four times that of the national figure. To keep up, most households have two incomes and two vehicles. This is the top market to own projection TVs, MP3 players, scanners, laser printers, and to own or lease full-sized SUVs. It's the second highest to own flat-screen or LCD screen TVs, video game systems, digital camcorders, and own or lease minivans. They vacation with the family at Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. They play tennis and golf, ski, and jog.

Segment 05 - Wealthy Seaboard Suburbs

These older, established, affluent neighborhoods are located primarily along the East and West Coasts. Married couples live in these stable, slow‐changing areas. Approximately half of those who are employed work in management and professions. Their median age is 42.9 years. They shop at Lord & Taylor; Macy's; Nordstrom; and Costco Wholesale. They also shop online or by phone. They take nice vacations in the U.S. and abroad. Europe, Hawaii, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and Disneyland are favorite destinations. They also attend the theater, go to the beach, ski, and ice skate.

Segment 06 - Sophisticated Squires

Cultured country life in low density, newer home developments attracts these urban escapees. The median age is 39.7 years. These educated, married couple families hold good‐paying jobs, and are willing to commute longer distances to maintain their semi‐rural lifestyle. Do‐it‐yourselfers handle their own lawn and landscaping and home improvement projects such as installing carpet or hardwood floors, and interior painting. They barbecue on their gas grills and make bread with their bread makers. This is the top market to own three or more vehicles; they drive minivans and full‐sized SUVs. They play volleyball, bike, play board games and cards, go to the zoo, and attend soccer and baseball games.

Segment 07 - Exurbanites

Open areas define these affluent neighborhoods of empty nesters and married couples with children. Half are between the ages of 45 and 64 years. The median age is 46.2 years. Approximately half of those who work are in professions or management. Median household income is $82,074. Because their financial health is a priority, they consult with financial planners and go online to track their diverse investment portfolios. They hold long-term care and substantial life insurance politics. They work on their houses, lawns, and gardens. They go bird watching, hiking, kayaking, play Frisbee, and take photos. Many join fraternal orders and participate in civic activities.

Segment 08 - Laptops and Lattes

Eligible and unencumbered by homeownership and children, residents of these neighborhoods are single, affluent, and still renting. The median age is 37.6 years. They are highly educated, professional, and partial to big‐city life, preferring major metropolitan areas such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. The median household income is $84,612. Tech‐savvy, this is the top group to own an iPhone and second top market for owning an iPad; they go online daily, especially to shop. Their favorite department store, by far, is Banana Republic. They go to the movies, rock concerts, shows, museums, and nightclubs. They exercise regularly and take vitamins. They practice yoga, go jogging, ski, read, watch foreign films on video or DVD, eat out, and travel abroad. They tend to be liberal and work for environmental causes.

Segment 09 - Urban Chic

Well educated married couples and single professionals live an urban, exclusive lifestyle in their expensive single‐family houses. The median age is 42.7 years. They travel extensively, visit museums attend dance performances, play golf, and go hiking. They go online frequently to trade or track their investments or to shop for concert and sports event tickets, clothes, flowers, and books. They appreciate a good cup of coffee while reading a book or newspaper, and listen to classical music, all‐talk, or public radio. Civic‐minded, they would probably work as volunteers.

Segment 10 - Pleasant-Ville

Prosperous domesticity distinguishes the settled, married couple families in these neighborhoods of single‐family houses. Approximately half of the houses were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Primarily in the Northeast and California, some of these middle‐aged residents are nearing retirement. The median age is 40.5 years. Approximately 40 percent have children. Home remodeling projects are a priority for those who live in older houses. They shop at upscale department stores and warehouse or club stores. Sports fanatics, they go to ball games, listen to sports programs and games on the radio, and watch a variety of sports on TV.

Segment 11 - Pacific Heights

In the high‐rent districts of California and Hawaii, most residents live in single‐family homes or townhouses. One in two households in this small affluent market earns approximately $78,595. The median age is 39.8 years. Distance doesn't deter them from keeping in touch with family living abroad; they call frequently and travel overseas to visit. Many own three or more cell phones. They usually visit Disneyland or Las Vegas, play chess, read history books, and rent classic movies on DVD to watch on their giant screen or projection TVs. This is the top market to own an Apple iMac.

Segment 12 - Up and Coming Families

Tapestry's second highest household growth market, with a median age of 32.6 years, this is the youngest of Tapestry's affluent family markets. Young, affluent families with young children live in neighborhoods in suburban outskirts of midsized metropolitan areas concentrated in the South, West, and Midwest. They live in newer homes. They frequently shop for furniture, and baby and children's products. They play softball; take the children to the zoo; visit Sea World or Disney World; and watch science fiction, comedy, and family videos or DVDs.

Segment 13 - In Style

Even though they live in affluent neighborhoods in the suburbs of metropolitan areas, they prefer city life. Most residents are professional couples. Nearly one‐third have children. The median age is 40.5 years; the median household income is $66,387. Townhouse ownership is more than double that of the national level; however, more than half live in traditional single‐family homes. These computer‐savvy folks go online daily to research information, shop, or track their investments. They own a diverse investment portfolio, contribute to retirement savings plans, and hold long‐term care and life insurance policies. They go to the beach, snorkel, play golf, gamble at casinos, and travel domestically.

Segment 14 - Prosperous Empty Nesters

Residents of these well‐established neighborhoods throughout the US; approximately one‐third of which are on the East Coast; are educated, experienced, and enjoying transitioning from child‐rearing into retirement. Forty percent of the households are married couples with no children living at home. The median age is 47.6 years; more than half are aged 55 years or older. The median household income is $63,682. They guard their physical and financial health, and take an active interest in their houses. They travel extensively, both at home and abroad. They refinish furniture, play golf, attend sports events, and read mysteries. Active in their communities, they join civic clubs, help with fundraising, and volunteer.

Segment 15 - Silver and Gold

The second oldest of the Tapestry segments with a median age of 60.5 years, and the wealthiest of the Tapestry seniors, most have retired from professional careers and moved to sunny climates. More than 60 percent live in the South, mostly in Florida; 25 percent are in the West, primarily in Arizona and California. These neighborhoods are exclusive, with a high proportion of seasonal housing. They travel, do woodworking, play cards, go bird watching, target shooting, saltwater fishing, and power boating. Golf is more a way of life than a leisure activity; they play, attend tournaments, watch matches on TV, and listen to golf programs on the radio. They are avid readers, but allow time for their favorite TV shows and a multitude of news programs.

Segment 16 - Enterprising Professionals

These young, educated, single or married, working professionals with a median age of 32.8 years and growing consumer clout live in townhouses or apartments in newer neighborhoods. The median household income is $63,837. They rely on cell phones and PCs to stay in touch. They go online to find their next job or home, track their investments, and shop. They own the latest electronics, practice yoga, play Frisbee and football, jog, go to the movies, and attend horse races and basketball games. They also travel frequently in the U.S. and abroad.

Segment 17 - Green Acres

A "little bit country", in pastoral settings of developing suburban fringe areas, mainly in the Midwest and South. The median age is 42 years. Most residents are married couples with and without children who live in single-family homes. The median household income is $60,461. These do-it-yourselfers own all of the right tools to maintain and remodel their homes, paint, install carpet, add a deck, and take care of their lawns and gardens. They ride motorcycles and drive full-sized pickup trucks. They ride bikes and go bird watching, waterskiing, canoeing, power boating, target shooting, hunting, and kayaking. They also go to car races.

Segment 18 - Cozy and Comfortable

Settled, married, and working in suburban areas of the Midwest, Northeast, and South, many couples still live in the pre‐1970s, single‐family homes in which they raised their children. The median age is 41.7 years. Improving and remodeling their homes is important; they take care of their lawns and paint. They may do other projects themselves, but will also contract for more complicated work. They play softball and golf, go to ice hockey games, watch science fiction films on video or DVD, and gamble at casinos. Watching TV is important to these folks; many own four or more sets so they won't miss their favorite programs on QVC, Home & Garden Television, and The History Channel.

Segment 19 - Milk and Cookies

Young, affluent married‐couple families, half of whom have children, live in single‐family houses in suburban areas in the South, particularly in Texas, with smaller concentrations in the West and Midwest. The median age is 34.1 years. Two incomes, more than one child, and two vehicles are the norm for these folks. They make sure they are well‐insured for the future. They buy baby and children's products and timesavers such as fast food. They fly kites and play video games, chess, backgammon, basketball, and football. They watch Toon Disney, the Discovery Health Channel, ESPNews, and Lifetime Movie Network on TV.

Segment 20 - City Lights

Diverse families and singles living in densely populated areas primarily in the Northeast, these neighborhoods are a mixture of housing, household types, and cultures. They live in single‐family homes, townhouses, and apartments. Thirty‐five percent live in two‐to‐four unit apartment buildings, almost four times the national figure. Approximately two‐thirds of the housing was built before 1960. The median age of 38.3 years is slightly older than the national median of 37.2 years. They are more likely to buy household furnishings instead of spending for home maintenance projects. They shop at a variety of stores, especially Macy's, Lord & Taylor, The Disney Store, the Gap, and BJs Wholesale Club. They prefer to travel abroad. Conservative investors, they own U.S. savings bonds.

Segment 21 - Urban Villages

Multicultural enclaves of young families unique to U.S. "gateway" cities are found primarily in California. The median age is 32.9 years. All types of families live in these areas; the average family size of 4.16 people is the second highest of the Tapestry segments. Many earn two incomes from jobs in the manufacturing, health care, retail trade, construction, and education industry sectors. The median household income is $58,348. Most own multiple vehicles and older, single‐family homes. Family and home obligations dictate their purchases; they spend time and money for home remodeling projects and repairs. They play soccer and tennis; rent foreign films; listen to Hispanic and variety radio; and visit Disneyland, Sea World, or Six Flags.

Segment 22 - Metropolitans

Living in an eclectic mix of single‐family homes and multi‐unit structures, residents of these neighborhoods prefer city life in older neighborhoods. Approximately half are singles who live alone or share housing; however, forty percent of the households are married couple families. The median age is 37 years. Half of them work in professions or management. The median household income is $53,486. Busy and active, they travel frequently, participate in numerous civic activities, visit the zoo and museums, and listen to jazz and classical music on the radio. Refinishing furniture and playing a musical instrument are favorite hobbies. They practice yoga, go rollerblading, and hiking/backpacking.

Segment 23 - Trendsetters

On the cutting edge of urban style, residents of these older West Coast city neighborhoods are young, diverse, mobile, educated professionals with substantive jobs. The median age is 34.8 years. More than half live in single‐person or shared households. Most rent upscale apartments in multi‐unit buildings. The median household income is $53,423. They're spenders; they shop in stores, online, and by phone. They go online daily and own the latest electronic gadgets. They play tennis, volleyball, baseball, and golf; ice skate; and snorkel. They travel, practice yoga, attend rock concerts, and read biographies. They watch syndicated TV shows such as Access Hollywood and Seinfeld.

Segment 24 - Main Street, USA

When comparing household type, age, race, education, housing type, occupation, industry, and household income distributions, this segment is very similar to the U.S. A mix of single‐family homes and multi‐unit buildings, these neighborhoods are found in the suburbs of smaller metropolitan cities, primarily in the Northeast, West, and Midwest. The median age is 36.8 years. The median household income is $50,987; the rate of homeownership is 62 percent. Residents volunteer and actively participate in civic issues. They care for their lawns and gardens, and work on small home improvement projects. They go to the beach, visit theme parks, play chess, go bowling or ice skating, and exercise aerobically.

Segment 25 - Salt of the Earth

Settled, hard‐working, and self‐reliant, these married‐couple families live in single‐family homes in small towns or rural areas; the rate of homeownership is 84 percent. The median age is 42.7 years. Employment rates in these neighborhoods are higher than the U.S. level, and unemployment is lower. Most of the jobs are in the manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture industry sectors. The median household income is $48,409. Vehicles are important; 28 percent own three; most drive a truck, and many ride a motorcycle. They work on small home improvement projects and maintain their own vehicles. Families often own two more pets, most frequently dogs or cats. They go fishing, hunting, target shooting, attend country music concerts and car races, and fly kites.

Segment 26 - Midland Crowd

With approximately 12 million people, Midland Crowd is Tapestry's largest market. Most of these neighborhoods are in villages or towns in rural areas throughout the U.S. The median age of 37.9 years is close to the U.S. median. Most households are married‐couple families, half with children and half without. The median household income is $47,544; the rate of homeownership is 80 percent. Two‐thirds of the housing is single‐family homes; 28 percent are mobile homes. Residents are somewhat politically conservative, and proud of their homes, lawns, and vehicles. They go hunting and fishing, do woodworking, and own pets, especially birds or dogs. Many own a satellite dish so they can watch various TV news programs and shows on CMT and the Outdoor Life Network.

Segment 27 - Metro Renters

These young (approximately 30 percent are in their 20s) well‐educated singles are beginning their professional careers in some of the largest U.S. cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The median age is 32.1 years; the median household income is $48,211. Most rent apartments in high‐rise buildings, living alone or with a roommate. They travel, read two or more daily newspapers, listen to classical music and public radio, and go online. To stay fit, they work out regularly at clubs, play tennis and volleyball, practice yoga, ski, and jog. They go dancing and to the movies, attend rock concerts, visit museums, and throw Frisbees. Painting and drawing are favorite hobbies. They are politically liberal.

Segment 28 - Aspiring Young Families

Young, married‐couple families or single parents with children live in these large, growing metropolitan areas in the South and West, concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida. The median age is 31.1 years. Half of them live in owner‐occupied single‐family housing or townhouses; the other half rent, many in newer multi‐unit apartment buildings. They buy home furnishings, baby and children's products, and toys. They've recently bought electronics such as cameras and video game systems. They eat out; go out dancing, the movies, and professional football games. They also fish; lift weights, play basketball, and visit chat rooms online. They would probably visit a theme park on vacation.

Segment 29 - Rustbelt Retirees

A mix of married‐couple families, single parents, and singles, these neighborhoods are the foundation of older, industrial cities in states bordering the Great Lakes. Most residents are married couples with no children or singles who live alone. They own and live in modest single‐family houses. The median age is 44.2 years. Although many are still working, more than 40 percent receive Social Security. Unlike many retirees, these folks are content to stay put. They are proud of their homes and gardens. They participate in community activities, play bingo and golf, gamble in Atlantic City, go to the horse races, work crossword puzzles, and join veterans' clubs.

Segment 30 - Retirement Communities

Dominated by singles who live alone often in congregate housing, these neighborhoods are scattered in cities across the U.S. Many of these older, educated folks are aged 65 years or older; the median age is 50.3 years. The median household income is $46,251. Their good health is a priority, so they visit their doctors regularly, watch their diets, exercise, buy low‐sodium foods, and take vitamins. They work crossword puzzles, play bingo, garden indoors, go canoeing, gamble, and travel abroad. They like to spend time with their grandchildren and spoil them with toys. They are usually working on a home improvement project.

Segment 31 - Rural Resort Dwellers

Housing in these small, growing communities in rural non‐farm areas with mild climates and pastoral settings is single‐family homes and mobile homes, with a significant proportion of seasonal housing. Most residents are either married couples with no children living at home or singles who live alone. The median age is 49.4 years. Self‐employment and working from home is higher than average. The median household income is $45,733. Their tastes and lifestyles are simple. Rural life and land call for riding lawn mowers and satellite dishes. They own the tools to care for their lawns and gardens. Many own or lease a truck. They go boating, hunting, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, and listen to country music.

Segment 32 - Rustbelt Traditions

The backbone of older industrial states bordering the Great Lakes, these neighborhoods are a mix of married‐couple families, single‐parent families, and singles who live alone. Most of them own and live in modest single‐family houses. Those who are employed work in the service, manufacturing, and retail trade industries. The median age is 35.9 years; the median household income is $42,337. Fiscally conservative, they bank at a credit union and invest in certificates of deposit. They use coupons regularly especially at Sam's Club, work on home improvement or remodeling projects, and buy domestic vehicles. They go hunting, fishing, and attend car races, country music shows, and ice hockey games. They also listen to the games on the radio.

Segment 33 - Midlife Junction

In the suburbs scattered across the country, residents of these communities lead quiet, settled lives as they phase out of their child‐rearing responsibilities. Approximately half are married‐couple families; 31 percent are singles who live alone. Their median age is 40.8 years. A third receives Social Security benefits. Nearly two‐thirds live in single‐family homes; most of the others rent apartments in multi‐unit buildings. Not attracted to fads, they're careful with their money. They browse catalogs before shopping by mail or phone from JCPenney, L.L. Bean, and Lands' End. They practice yoga, go to country music concerts and car races, refinish furniture, and read romance novels.

Segment 34 - Family Foundations

Family is the cornerstone of life in these stable communities. A family mix of married couples, single parents, grandparents, and young and adult children populate these small, urban neighborhoods located primarily in large Southern and Midwestern metropolitan areas. These neighborhoods experience little turnover; they've grown very little since 2000. The median age is 39.1 years; the median household income is $38,460. Most residents live in owner‐occupied, single‐family housing built before 1970. Many are members of church boards or religious clubs and participate in fundraising. Basketball is a favorite sport; they play it, go to professional games, watch it on TV, and listen to it on the radio. They watch courtroom TV shows, sports, and news programs on TV; and listen to gospel, urban, and jazz radio.

Segment 35 - International Marketplace

These developing urban neighborhoods in the coastal gateway states of California and the Northeast are a rich blend of cultures and household types. Approximately 70 percent of the households are families; 44 percent of which are married couples with children and single parents. A typical family rents an apartment in an older, multi‐unit building. The median age is 32 years; the median household income is $42,725. They buy groceries and children's clothes. They shop at Marshall's and Costco Wholesale, but will stop by 7-Eleven and AM/PM for quick purchases. They are loyal listeners of Hispanic radio, and watch movies and sports on TV.

Segment 36 - Old and Newcomers

Spread throughout U.S. metropolitan areas, these neighborhoods are age‐disparate, shared by retirees and people who are just starting their careers. The proportion of residents in their 20s or aged 75 and older is higher than the national figure. More single‐person and shared households than families live in these areas. Many residents have moved in the past five years. Sixty percent rent; approximately half of them live in mid‐ or high‐rise buildings. They hold substantial life insurance policies and invest in certificates of deposit, bonds, and annuities. Their leisure activities reflect their age differences; they go roller skating, play golf, gamble at casinos, play bingo, go to college ball games, and listen to classic hits radio. Many are members of fraternal orders or school boards.

Segment 37 - Prairie Living

Agriculture supports the economy of this segment; small, family‐owned farms dominate these stable communities, located mainly in the Midwest. Two‐thirds of the households are married couple families; the median age is 42.9 years, and the median household income is $43,161. Homeownership is at 81 percent. Although single‐family homes are characteristic of these communities, 11 percent lives in mobile homes. Approximately 36 percent of the housing was built before 1940. When not tending the farm, these folks go hunting, fishing, target shooting, and horseback riding. They have a pet dog or cat, and work on their vegetable gardens, vehicles, and home improvement projects. They're big country music fans. Many are church board members, join civic clubs, and involved in community issues. Because cable TV can be unavailable in these rural areas, many families own a satellite dish.

Segment 38 - Industrious Urban Fringe

Family is central in these communities located on the fringe of metropolitan cities, approximately half of which are in the West, and 40 percent are in the South. Children live in more than half of the households; many of which are multi-generational. The median age is 29.4 years; the median household income is $40,400. Two‐thirds live in owner‐occupied, single‐family housing. Most employed residents work in the manufacturing, construction, retail trade, and service industries. They buy necessities for their babies and children, along with toys and video games. They go to the movies several times a month, frequently watch movies and syndicated TV shows at home, and listen to Hispanic radio.

Segment 39 - Young and Restless

Young and on the go, approximately 85 percent of these residents has moved in the past five years. The median age is 28.9 years. Most rent apartments in multiunit buildings. Almost 60 percent of the households are single‐person or shared. The median household income is $39,765. They go online to visit chat rooms, play games, obtain the latest news, and search for jobs. They read computer and music magazines, listen to public radio, watch movies in the theater and on video/DVD, go to rock concerts, play pool, go dancing, and exercise weekly at a gym.

Segment 40 - Military Proximity

These communities depend upon the military for their livelihood; most of the labor force is in the Armed Forces, while others work in civilian jobs on military bases. The median household income is $41,420; the median age is 22.4 years. Two‐thirds of the households are married‐couple families with children. Housing types are mainly townhouses and apartments in small multi‐unit buildings; 93 percent are rentals. Residents participate in civic activities, join business clubs, and go online to trade stocks and shop. For exercise, they snorkel, play tennis, practice yoga, and jog. Families visit theme parks and the zoo, throw Frisbees, and go bowling. Recent purchases include MP3 players, digital cameras, video game systems, cell phones, clothing, and jewelry. Many households include a pet, most likely a dog.

Segment 41 - Crossroads

Young families of married couples and single parents live in mobile homes are typical of these growing small‐town neighborhoods throughout the South, Midwest, and West. The median age is 33.6 years; median household income is $37,185. The homeownership rate is 69. More than half live in mobile homes; 36 percent live in single‐family housing. Most work in the manufacturing, construction, retail trade and service industries. They usually shop at discount stores, but will also frequent convenience stores. They drive domestic cars and trucks and will often buy and service used vehicles. They go fishing, race cars, attend car races, and play the lottery. Many households own dogs and will take the family to Sea World at least once a year.

Segment 42 - Southern Satellites

Most of the households in these rural Southern neighborhoods are comprised of married‐couple families. They work in the manufacturing and service industries. The median age is 39.6 years and the median household income is $37,030. Most of them own and live in newer single‐family houses or mobile homes. They enjoy country living; they listen to gospel and country music on the radio, go to country music concerts, hunt, fish, and race cars. They watch CMT and Outdoor Life Network on TV, often via a satellite dish. They own and drive older domestic vehicles such as trucks and two‐door sedans. They work in their vegetable gardens, and probably own riding mowers, garden tractors, and tillers.

Segment 43 - The Elders

The median age of 71.2 years distinguishes this segment as Tapestry's oldest. The highest concentrations of these retiree residents live in senior living communities, primarily in warm climates. Half are located in Florida; 30 percent are in Arizona and California. Approximately 80 percent collect Social Security; 48 percent receive retirement income. They are members of veterans' clubs and fraternal orders. Health‐conscious, they take vitamins, visit doctors regularly, and watch their diets. They travel, work crossword puzzles, go fishing, attend horse races, gamble at casinos, go to the theater, and eat out. They also play golf, listen to golf matches on the radio, and watch tournaments on The Golf Channel. Their daily routine includes watching TV and reading newspapers.

Segment 44 - Urban Melting Pot

These ethnically rich neighborhoods are comprised of recently settled immigrants; more than half of whom were born abroad. Half of the foreign‐born residents immigrated to the U.S. in the past 10 years. Most rent apartments in high‐density urban canyons of large cities, primarily in New York and California. Approximately half of the housing units were built before 1950. The median age is 36.3 years; the median household income is $39,570. Fashion‐ and cost‐conscious, these residents love to shop everywhere, from upscale retailers to warehouse/club stores. They go to the beach, visit theme parks and museums, play football, and go ice skating and rollerblading. Distance doesn't deter them from contacting family living outside the U.S. They keep in touch with phone calls and foreign travel.

Segment 45 - City Strivers

A mix of family types, residents of these neighborhoods live in densely settled areas of major metro cities such as New York City and Chicago. The median age is 33.7 years; the median household income is $37,034. Employment is concentrated in the city; half of the employed residents work in the health care sector of the service industry. Twenty-two percent are government workers. Most of the housing is older rental apartments in smaller multi-unit buildings. They spend primarily for groceries, baby products, and children's essentials. They go to dance performances, football and basketball games, and Six Flags theme parks. They listen to all-news, urban, and jazz radio formats, and watch a lot of TV, particularly movies, sitcoms, news programs, courtroom TV and talk shows, tennis, and wrestling.

Segment 46 - Rooted Rural

These neighborhoods are found in rural areas throughout the country; however, more than three fifths are located in the South. With a median age of 43.7 years, most of these residents are married couples. Approximately one‐third receive Social Security. Housing types are single‐family, mobile homes, and some seasonal housing. Stable and settled, these residents tend to stay put and work on their homes, gardens, and vehicles. They go hunting, fishing, target shooting, and boating; attend country music concerts; and listen to country music on the radio. They watch TV by satellite dish; favorite channels include CMT and Outdoor Life Network. Many families have pets.

Segment 47 - Las Casas

Residents of these neighborhoods, the latest wave of Western pioneers, are settled primarily in California; approximately half were born outside of the U.S. Most are young, Hispanic families; 63 percent include children. At 4.14 people, this segment has the highest average household size among all of the Tapestry segments. The median age is 27.7 years, and the median household income is $35,867. The homeownership rate is 37 percent; most residents rent. Housing types include apartments in older buildings, single‐family homes, and townhouses. Residents buy baby and children's products, listen to Hispanic radio, read adventure stories, and play soccer. Many treat their children to a day at a theme park, especially Disneyland. Mexico is a popular destination when they travel.

Segment 48 - Great Expectations

Young singles and married‐couple families dominate these older suburban neighborhoods located throughout the country, most often found in the South and West. The median age is 33.1 years. Most of them work in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Approximately half rent apartments in low‐ or mid‐rise buildings; the other half owns and occupies single‐family housing. Most of the housing was built before 1950. Young and active residents eat out and go to the movies, bars, and nightclubs. They go roller skating; rollerblading; play Frisbee, chess, and pool; go to car races; read music magazines; and listen to rock radio.

Segment 49 - Senior Sun Seekers

Many residents of this fast‐growing segment located mainly in the South and West, especially in Florida, have escaped cold weather and permanently re‐located to warmer areas; others are "snowbirds" who move south for the winter. Most are retired or are anticipating retirement. The median age is 51.8 years; 62 percent are aged 55 years or older. Most housing is single‐family or mobile homes, and a high proportion of seasonal housing. Residents own lots of insurance and consult with a financial advisor. They join veterans' clubs and fraternal orders, eat out, read (especially boating magazines), watch TV, go fishing, play bingo and backgammon, work crossword puzzles, and gamble at casinos.

Segment 50 - Heartland Communities

Preferred by approximately 6 million people, these small town neighborhoods are found primarily in the Midwest and South. The median age of residents is 41.4 years; nearly one‐third is aged 65 years or older. More than 75 percent of the housing is single‐family. Most of the homes are older, built before 1950. Their distinctly country lifestyle is reflected in their interest in hunting, fishing, woodworking, listening to country music, and playing bingo. In addition to working on home improvement projects, they are avid gardeners and read gardening magazines. They participate in civic activities and take an interest in local politics. They shop from catalogs and QVC, and buy products from Avon representatives.

Segment 51 - Metro City Edge

Married couples, single parents, and multi‐generational families live in these older neighborhoods of large Midwestern and Southern metropolitan cities. The median age is 30.8 years and the median household income is $29,269. Nearly half of the employed residents work in the service industry. Most live in single‐family housing; 14 percent live in 2‐4 unit buildings, many of which are duplexes. Homeownership is at 49 percent. Prudent shoppers, they buy household and children's products at superstores and wholesalers. They watch TV (especially sitcoms and courtroom TV shows), go to the movies, visit theme parks, go roller skating, and play basketball. They read music, gardening, and baby magazines; and listen to urban and gospel radio.

Segment 52 - Inner City Tenants

A microcosm of urban diversity located primarily in the South and West, these neighborhoods are a mix of young, multi‐cultural, married, and single residents. The median age is 28.8 years. Most rent economical apartments in mid‐ or high‐rise buildings. They have recently bought video game systems, baby food, baby products, and furniture. Few have access to the Internet at home; those with no access go online at school or at the library to play games and visit chat rooms. They eat out at fast food restaurants; go to the movies; attend football and basketball games; go water skiing; and play football, basketball, and soccer. Some enjoy the nightlife, going to bars and dancing at nightclubs.

Segment 53 - Home Town

A mix of singles and families, residents of these settled, low‐density communities are content to stay close to home, so their neighborhoods rarely change. Although people may move from one single‐family house to another, they seldom cross county lines. The homeownership rate is 54 percent. The median age is 33.8 years. Most of those who work have jobs in the manufacturing, retail trade, and service industries. They go fishing, and play baseball, bingo, backgammon, and video games. They watch shows on CMT, Nick at Nite, Game Show Network (GSN), and TV Land. They shop at Belk and Wal‐Mart, and also buy products from their Avon representative.

Segment 54 - Urban Rows

Different family types who live in row houses are characteristic of these neighborhoods found primarily in large Northeastern cities, with smaller concentrations in the South. Two‐thirds are in Pennsylvania; one‐fifth is in Maryland. This is the smallest Tapestry segment; the population is 1.2 million people. The median age is 32.5 years; the median household income is $30,698. The homeownership rate is 52 percent. Most of the housing was built before 1950. Residents rarely eat out. They shop at BJ's Wholesale Club for general merchandise; they buy groceries at Acme, Pathmark, and Giant. They play baseball; attend basketball games; listen to urban, variety, and jazz radio; and watch sitcoms and sports on TV. Many don't subscribe to cable and nearly half don't own a vehicle.

Segment 55 - College Towns

Education is the focus for these residents; approximately 41 percent is enrolled in college or graduate school. The median age is 24.4 years, with a high concentration of 18‐to‐24‐year‐olds. One in eight lives in an on‐campus dorm; others rent low‐income apartments off‐campus. Nearly 31 percent are "townies" who live in owner‐occupied, single‐family housing. Convenience is the primary feature of food purchases; residents eat out, order in, or eat easy‐to‐prepare meals. Many own a laptop computer. They jog; go horseback riding; practice yoga; play tennis; rent videos; play chess or pool; attend concerts, college football or basketball games; and hang out at bars. They listen to classical music and public radio.

Segment 56 - Rural Bypasses

These neighborhoods are in small Southern towns along back country roads near open space, undeveloped land, and farms. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. Unemployment is high;however, those who are working have jobs in the agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction industries at a higher‐than‐average rate. Most of them live in single‐family housing; 32 percent of which is mobile homes. Homeownership is 73 percent. To save money, they maintain their own homes, gardens, and vehicles. They hunt; fish; read hunting and fishing magazines; listen to gospel radio; and watch courtroom shows, cartoons, and talk shows on TV. They recently bought baby products, clothes, and toys.

Segment 57 - Simple Living

In urban outskirts or suburbs across the U.S., half of the population of these neighborhoods is singles who live alone or share housing; 32 percent is married couple families. Approximately one‐third is aged 65 years or older, 19 percent is aged 75 years or older; the median age is 39.7 years. They live in single‐family houses, senior assisted living facilities, and various sized multi‐unit buildings. Fifty‐five percent rent. Approximately 40 percent receives Social Security. The younger residents go dancing; the seniors go to bingo nights. To stay fit, they play softball and volleyball. Many do not own a PC, cell phone, or DVD player; however, they watch a lot of TV, especially sitcoms and science fiction shows.

Segment 58 - NeWest Residents

Leading a strong family‐oriented lifestyle, families dominate in these communities found primarily in major western and southern cities with the largest concentrations in California and Texas. Families are married‐couple or single‐parent; children are present in 54 percent of the households. Residents rent apartments in mid‐ or high‐rise buildings. Approximately half of the population is foreign born. They are young; the median age is 27.3 years. Those who work are employed in service and skilled labor occupations. Budget constraints restrict their purchases to essentials including baby food, equipment, and products, and children's clothes. They go to the movies, visit theme parks, play soccer, watch sports such as wrestling and soccer on TV, and listen to Hispanic radio.

Segment 59 - Southwestern Families

Ethnically diverse, families in this segment are the bedrock of Hispanic culture in the Southwest. More have children than those who do not. The median age is 29.2 years; the median household income is $26,058. Two‐thirds of the residents live in owner‐occupied, single‐family housing. Most of those who work are employed in blue‐collar or service occupations. Recent purchases include baby and children's products. They own or lease a two‐door sedan. They prefer to shop for groceries at H.E. Butt and eat fast‐food at Whataburger. They go fishing and waterskiing; play soccer; and go to the movies. They read gardening and parenting magazines; listen to Hispanic and urban radio; and watch comedies, wrestling, and boxing on TV.

Segment 60 - City Dimensions

Diverse household types and ethnicities distinguish these neighborhoods located in large, densely populated cities of approximately 2,900 people per square mile. Residents are young with a median age of 29.5 years. Approximately 63 percent rent; more than half rent apartments in multi‐unit buildings. Nearly 70 percent of the housing units were built before 1960; 42 percent of which were built before 1940. Many residents lease Fords or Mercurys. They shop at BJ's Wholesale Club, Kmart, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx. They go roller skating; play chess and soccer; attend car races and shows; go to the movies; and rent DVD classic, horror, and science fiction movies. They own and play with video game systems.

Segment 61 - High Rise Renters

More than nine in ten households rent in these densely populated urban communities; the highest percentage of renters of the Tapestry segments. Approximately 41 percent rent apartments in buildings with 50 or more units. Almost entirely in the Northeast, 86 percent of the households are in New York City. A diverse mix of cultures, many residents speak a language other than English. Most residents are either single or single parents; the median age is 31.8 years. Working part‐time is just as common as holding a full‐time job. They do aerobics, play soccer, go dancing, attend basketball and football games, watch movies on video or DVD, and listen to all‐news, urban, and Hispanic radio. They watch a variety of news programs and are avid viewers of daytime TV.

Segment 62 - Modest Income Homes

Primarily in older suburbs of metropolitan areas, singles, single parents, and family types live in single-family housing; 15 percent of which is duplexes. The median age is 36 years. Of the residents who work, slightly more are employed part‐time in service and blue‐collar occupations. These frugal types shop at discount stores, won't pay to go online, and rarely eat out. They'll wait to see movies on TV instead of going to the theater. They watch daytime and primetime TV, especially courtroom shows and sitcoms; BET is a favorite channel. They listen to urban and gospel radio.

Segment 63 - Dorms to Diplomas

With a median age of 21.9 years, this is Tapestry's youngest segment. Most residents in these communities are focused on their education; approximately 81 percent are enrolled in college and graduate school. Nearly three‐fourths of employed residents work part‐time in low‐paying service jobs. Approximately 43 percent live in dormitories on campus; others rent off‐campus apartments in multi‐unit buildings. PCs are a necessity, as is going online to research assignments, look for jobs, obtain the latest news, and keep in touch with family and friends. Residents play a variety of sports for exercise, go to college football and basketball games, attend rock concerts, see movies, hang out at bars, go dancing, play pool, and rent videos/DVDs. They listen to classic hits, public, and rock radio.

Segment 64 - City Commons

Primarily in cities of large Southern and Midwestern metropolitan areas, residents of these neighborhoods are young, single or single parents, and most likely, unemployed, or work part‐time. The median age is 26.7 years. Approximately 77 percent rent; about 63 percent of the rentals are apartments in multi‐unit buildings, most of which with fewer than 20 units. Because so many children live in these neighborhoods, baby and children's products are major purchases. Residents play basketball, softball, and backgammon. They try to take the family to a theme park at least once a year. They watch courtroom shows on TV; listen to gospel, urban, and jazz radio; and read music, parenting, and fashion magazines.

Segment 65 - Social Security Set

These communities are dispersed among business districts and around city parks in large U.S. cities. Four in ten residents are aged 65 years or older; the median age is 44 years. Most of them live alone in rented apartments in low‐rent, high‐rise buildings. More than half don't own a vehicle; most depend on public transportation to get around. They subsist on very low fixed incomes; their limited resources restrict their purchases and activities. Many have invested their savings in stocks. They go to the movies and soccer games, and read science fiction. Many subscribe to cable TV, their primary source of entertainment. They watch game shows, sports, and entertainment news shows.

Segment 66 - Unclassified

Neighborhoods that are unclassified include parks, golf courses, open spaces, or other types of undeveloped land. Institutional group quarters, such as prisons, juvenile detention homes, mental hospitals, or any area with insufficient data for classification are also included in this category.