This group consists of a mix of families and individuals in their 30s, and there is a notable presence of recent immigrants. Employment is primarily in health care, retail, food services, and manufacturing. Residents typically live in urban rental housing, and some own single-family homes. Home values and rents tend to be below the national average.
Esri provides the following segments in LifeMode group C. Click a tab to learn more about each segment.
Segment C1 - Single Thrifties
Residents in this segment mostly live in or near large and midsized metropolitan areas in the Midwest and South. They are predominantly in their 20s, with households comprising singles, couples without children, and nonfamily members. These neighborhoods experience moderate growth and high mobility. A notable portion are recent immigrants. One in three individuals have completed high school, and another third are pursuing higher education, often supported by part-time jobs. Most live alone, renting property in duplexes and small apartment complexes built before 1990. They pay below the national average for rent. Employment is prevalent in retail, health, food service, and manufacturing industries. Commutes are short and workers often drive alone, but many also carpool, bike, or walk to work.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 37.2
Average household size: 2.08
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Singles living alone; married couples with no kids
Median household income: $49,597
Median net worth: $30,356
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
Residents shop for deals nearby, prioritizing generic brands over brand-name foods if they are less expensive. Online shopping is less common.
Large out-of-pocket vehicle purchases are rare; most of the vehicles purchased are second hand and financed with a loan.
Residents are likely to own a smartphone and purchase TVs and gaming systems. They follow professional sports on radio and television, and social media use is prevalent.
Residents enjoy cooking meals at home, and many also frequently eat at fast food restaurants.
Segment C2 - Kids and Kin
Neighborhoods in this segment are largely found in and around metropolitan areas with populations exceeding half a million. Householders are generally under the age of 54 with children living at home, including adult children. The majority of the population aged 25 and above have a high school diploma, an associate degree, or some college education. Jobs are often in the health care, retail, food, manufacturing, and transportation sectors; there is a high level of female labor force participation. Residents live in older homes, usually as renters, with a notable presence of townhomes and smaller low-rise rental buildings. On average, homes are modestly priced and affordable for most households. Suburban residents rely on vehicles to get to work, while those in and near cities use public transportation.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 33.5
Average household size: 2.57
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Singles living alone; married couples
Median household income: $53,173
Median net worth: $36,454
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
For clothing, groceries, and footwear, shopping is driven by convenience, often at nearby discount stores. Tech-savvy residents prefer online banking and digital payment services over cash.
Spending centers around baby and children's products. Individuals also purchase TVs, video gaming equipment, and jewelry. Residents often carry a credit card balance.
Residents frequently use social media to stay in touch with friends and family and to follow celebrities, TV shows, and athletes.
This segment still enjoys paper copies of newspapers and magazines. Television and radio are popular entertainment sources.
Segment C3 - Metro Fusion
These neighborhoods are concentrated in densely populated metropolitan areas of between 500,000 and 2.5 million people. This segment has a significant number of young householders under the age of 35 with preschool-aged children, combined with couples living alone and nonfamily households. More than half of this segment is either in college or holds an associate degree or higher. A notable portion of this segment was born outside the U.S., contributing to above-average linguistic isolation rates. Household incomes are typically in the middle tier and employment is commonly in the retail, health care, and food service sectors. This is a highly mobile population that moves frequently within the same area. They often live in mid- to large-size multifamily structures or older homes valued under $300,000; some occupy single-family homes. Households generally own at least one car, typically a used vehicle, and standard commute times are less than half an hour.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 33.0
Average household size: 2.19
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Singles living alone; married couples
Median household income: $57,855
Median net worth: $25,708
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 30.2%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
Individuals tend to shop close to home, picking up groceries at neighborhood stores. Younger residents often opt for fast food, relying on app-based delivery services.
These individuals often use electronic coupons, loyalty rewards, and conduct job searches online. Households tend to purchase used vehicles.
They listen to music, watch TV, and shop online for household necessities. Social media usage is common for entertainment and staying in touch with friends and family.
This segment values a healthy lifestyle, cooking at home with attention to nutrition. Health-care needs are typically met at an urgent care.
Segment C4 - Family Foundations
Residents in this segment reside largely in suburbs in the South, and many commute to another county for work. Most households are occupied by a single person, a married couple without children, or a combined family without couples or children. Adult children living with their parents are not uncommon, leading to a higher rate of multigenerational households. This segment has more female than male householders. Many residents have some college education, though high school completion rates are lower than the national average. Household income is typically in the middle tier and employment is typically in the government, health care, and retail sectors. Social security or public assistance are key sources of support. Residents typically own homes built before 1990, with most valued under $200,000.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 41.1
Average household size: 2.49
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Married couples; singles living alone; singles with relatives
Median household income: $60,852
Median net worth: $166,678
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
While these residents tend to shop at discount stores, style and fashion remain priorities.
Residents frequently visit nail salons and purchase hair care products for home use.
Households tend to have multiple TVs and subscribe to premium channels. They opt for newspapers over digital media, and many maintain a landline at home.
Religion often influences various aspects of these residents' lives, including listening to gospel and faith-centered music genres.
Segment C5 - Diverse Horizons
Members of these communities, many of whom were born outside the U.S., live in and around metropolitan areas with populations exceeding 2.5 million, commonly located along interstate corridors and on the coasts. Families tend to be large, and a sizable proportion of the population consists of children, including adult children living at home. Nonfamily households, including individuals living alone, represent about a third of this segment. Residents often work in service and skilled occupations, and household incomes are typically in the middle-tier. Parking constraints often limit households to one or two vehicles. There are low levels of housing affordability and members reside in predominantly rental neighborhoods of multiunit structures, many of which were built before 1990. Commuters often use public transportation.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 35.4
Average household size: 2.65
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Married couples; singles living alone
Median household income: $69,705
Median net worth: $76,690
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
Essentials shopping commonly takes place at brick-and-mortar convenience and discount stores, but online ordering is necessary for hard-to-find baby accessories and better prices on electronics.
Purchases often center around clothing, food, and supplies for young children, with occasional splurges on personal care, shoes, watches, and fine jewelry. Residents tend to carry a balance on multiple credit cards.
Individuals make digital payments and use social media to stay in touch with friends and family abroad.
Residents browse foreign-language websites, watch TV, and read magazines.
Segment C6 - Moderate Metros
These neighborhoods are young, growing, and usually located in suburbs and the peripheries of metropolitan areas with relatively dense populations of at least half a million. Single-person households make up about one-third of total households, followed by married, cohabiting, or single persons with children. Younger householders outnumber older ones, with more householders aged between 15 and 54 than those 55 or older. There is an above-average presence of preschool-age children. Many residents have attended some college, and individuals often work in health care, retail, office/administration, or sales. Household incomes are generally in the middle tier. The typical home for this segment is a moderately priced ($200-500K) single-family residence built before 1990; about half are rented and half are owned. Commute times are generally low and driven alone.
Key statistics
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Median age: 38.3
Average household size: 2.31
Predominant household structure (Census 2020): Married couples; singles living alone
Median household income: $73,985
Median net worth: $161,749
Percentage of individuals with completion of a bachelor's degree or higher: 32.8%
Housing and employment
Data vintage is Esri 2026 for all characteristics, except where otherwise noted.
Lifestyle patterns
These residents tend to shop online instead of in person. Credit unions are often used for financial services and products.
Clothing, groceries, and electronics are typical purchases. Residents look for deals at discount stores and focus on essential items.
Budgets accommodate electronics purchases, including computers and multiple televisions. Radio and online music services are common sources of entertainment.
Residents tend to vote in local, state, and national elections. Recycling is a routine practice.