A bedroom community is a residential area or suburban neighborhood located on the outskirts of a major city, where a significant portion of the residents commute to the city for work. These communities typically consist of single-family homes, townhouses, or apartment complexes and offer a quieter, family-oriented lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to urban areas. Bedroom communities may have limited commercial and industrial development and depend on the larger city for employment opportunities, shopping, and entertainment.
Related real estate terminology:
Suburb
Urban sprawl
Commuter town
Planned community
Mixed-use development
Metropolitan area
Exurb
Single-family home
Townhouse
Condominium
References:
Investopedia: Bedroom Community – Definition and Explanation
The Balance: Understanding Bedroom Communities and Their Role in Real Estate
National Association of Realtors: Suburban Living and Real Estate Trends
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