LifeMode Group: Next Wave
High Rise Renters
13E
Households: 594,000
Average Household Size: 2.78
Median Age: 31.2
Median Household Income: $21,000
WHO ARE WE?
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
SOCIOECONOMIC TRAITS
High Rise Renters are located predominantly in the
Northeast, especially in New York City. This market tops
the chart for density, diversity, presence of adult children,
linguistic isolation, and foreign-born population. They travel
far for employment, usually in service jobs, and depend
on public transportation. These residents are young
and struggling to make ends meet; a large portion of their
income goes toward rent, demanded by their dense
central city locations. High Rise Renters are compassionate
people; young or old, near or far, they are devoted to their
families. The younger generation is equally passionate
about music, television, and fashion.
• Located mostly in New York City, housing
units are in high-rise multiunit structures.
Almost half were built before 1950.
• Accessible jobs are hard to come by in this
young, diverse market. Workers tend to
find minimum wage, mostly service jobs in
health care, sales and retail.
• Almost all residents are renters (Index 264),
paying rents about 20 percent lower
than the US average rent.
• This is one of the most diverse markets,
with residents from a variety of cultural
backgrounds. Almost 1 in 3 residents was
born abroad; 1 in 4 households have
members who speak little English.
• This market is located in densely populated
areas with easy access to public transportation.
Commuting times are nonetheless long,
and jobs are often in a different county.
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• Wage income is heavily supplemented
by public assistance and Supplemental
Security Income.
• Despite high poverty rates, this market is
fashion-conscious, often spending beyond
their budget.
• Their young families are the priority, but
they do explore other interests.
• High Rise Renters are risk takers, and
believe life should be as much fun
as possible.
• Single-parent and single-person households
dominate. Multigenerational households
are more common in this market (twice the
US average).
Note: The Index represents the ratio of the segment rate to the US rate multiplied by 100.
Consumer preferences are estimated from data by GfK MRI.
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LifeMode Group: Next Wave
TAPESTRY
High Rise Renters
SEGMENTATION
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AGE BY SEX (Esri data)
RACE AND ETHNICITY (Esri data)
INCOME AND NET WORTH
Median Age: 31.2 US: 37.6
The Diversity Index summarizes racial and ethnic diversity. The index
shows the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the
same area, belong to different race or ethnic groups. The index
ranges from 0 (no diversity) to 100 (complete diversity).
Net worth measures total household assets (homes, vehicles,
investments, etc.) less any debts, secured (e.g., mortgages)
or unsecured (credit cards). Household income and
net worth are estimated by Esri.
| Indicates US
85+
80–84
75–79
70–74
65–69
60–64
55–59
50–54
45–49
40–44
35–39
30–34
25–29
20–24
15–19
10–14
5–9
<5
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Diversity Index: 89.8 US: 62.1
Hispanic*
Multiple
$21,000
5.8%
Other
26.6%
Asian and
Pac. Island
American
Indian
0
4.6%
4%
0
4%
37.3%
$60k
$90k
$120k+
$300k
$400k+
$10,000
24.3%
0
8%
Female
$30k
Median Net Worth
1.3%
White
Male
US Median $51,000
0
Black
8%
Median Household Income
56.1%
20%
40%
* Hispanic can be of any race.
60%
US Median $71,000
80%
0
US Average
$100k
$200k
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD BUDGET INDEX
OCCUPATION BY EARNINGS
The index compares the average amount spent in this market’s household budgets for
housing, food, apparel, etc., to the average amount spent by all US households. An index
of 100 is average. An index of 120 shows that average spending by consumers in this market
is 20 percent above the national average. Consumer expenditures are estimated by Esri.
The five occupations with the highest number of workers in the market are displayed
by median earnings. Data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
52
Food
51
$35,000
Median Earnings
Housing
38
Apparel & Services
42
Transportation
38
Health Care
Entertainment &
Recreation
44
60
Education
Pensions &
Social Security
42
Other
42
0
$25,000
Transportation and
Material Moving
$15,000
Building and
Grounds Cleaning
and Maintenance
Food Preparation and
Serving Related
Office and
Administrative Support
Sales and Related
$5,000
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
20,000
40,000
60,000
Workers ( Age 16+)
80,000
100,000
LifeMode Group: Next Wave
13E
TAPESTRY
High Rise Renters
MARKET PROFILE
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HOUSING
(Consumer preferences are estimated from data by GfK MRI)
Median home value is displayed for markets that are primarily
owner occupied; average rent is shown for renter-occupied markets.
Tenure and home value are estimated by Esri. Housing type and average
rent are from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
• They don’t visit their overseas family often, but do send the little money they can save
to support them. Many are primary caregivers to elderly family members.
• High Rise Renters are music enthusiasts. Appealing to their Caribbean upbringing,
they enjoy Spanish/Latin music, hip hop, rap, and reggae—on the radio, downloaded,
and on MTV.
• They are TV buffs too; Spanish-language programming, Black Entertainment TV (BET),
as well as shows and movies on HBO, Starz, and Showtime are favorites.
• They shop at Target more often than Walmart due to their location in city markets.
For fashion purchases, they shop the racks at Macy’s and Marshalls. For their children,
they will visit Toys “R” Us from time to time.
Own 3.8%
Typical Housing:
Home
Ownership
US Percentage:
63.6% Own
36.4% Rent
Rent
96.2%
Highrise Rentals
Average Rent:
$800
US Average: $990
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
ESRI INDEXES
Total population, average annual population change since Census 2010, and average
density (population per square mile) are displayed for the market relative to the size
and change among all Tapestry markets. Data estimated by Esri.
Esri developed three indexes to display average household wealth, socioeconomic status,
and housing affordability for the market relative to US standards.
900,000
Population
11,000,000
0
1,703,000
-0.5%
Wealth Index
Population Growth (Annual %)
3.0%
0
0.3%
0
Population
350
26
63
350
Socioeconomic Status Index
Density (Persons per sq. mile)
25,000
0
1000
7,140
33
Housing Affordability Index
350
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LifeMode Group: Next Wave
TAPESTRY
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SEGMENT DENSITY
This map illustrates the density and
distribution of the High Rise Renters
Tapestry Segment by households.
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