| The main types of people are: |
| 1. | Scrappy Homeowners - Homeowning urban singles with low income.
Pre-middle-age to middle-age singles on a lower to middle income who own their own home. Some have a college education and work in services and the professional sector. |
| 2. | Ramen Metros - Lower-income urban singles.
Most rent their apartment or condo. Some have a college education and work in services and the professional sector. |
| 3. | Urban Bootstrappers - Lower-scale single parents living in the city.
Single parents who support themselves and their children on a low income. A high proportion are female. Most have a high school education or lower, and most rent their homes. |
| 4. | Wise Old Urbanites - Older home-owning city dwellers in older buildings.
Middle- to senior-age urban singles who are established in their work and living environment. Most own their own apartment or condo and tend to live in older buildings. |
| 5. | Unmarried With Children - Urban single parents.
These single parents are making ends meet with moderate income. Some went on to college, while others finished high school or lower. Most work in service, management, or professional occupations. |
