Seniors over 65 who live in the suburbs.

These seniors are living out their retirement years in suburbia. Most own their homes, and some have college degrees.

Single- income families living in the suburbs.

Families with one partner working and the other a stay-at-home parent. Some have a college education and work in the service industry or management.

Suburban families living in large houses.

These well-off married couples with children own their own homes, and the homes are bigger than average. Age ranges from the mid-30s to the upper 50s. Most are highly educated professionals, many with advanced degrees.

Suburban, financially savvy families.

More than 20% of these middle-aged married couples with children have a second mortgage or home equity loan. Most earn moderate incomes and work in management or professional occupations.

Younger suburban immigrants.

Foreign-language-speaking individuals earning lower to middle incomes. Education level varies from high school to college. Some own their homes, while others rent.