Almost half of Manhattan households are occupied by singles who choose to live alone, with New York County having the highest number of single households in the US. Reasons for this include widows/widowers, delayed marriage, and higher incomes. Living alone allows for more affordable housing and the development of personal quirks.
According to studies conducted in 2000 and 2005, nearly half of all households in Manhattan are occupied by singles who choose to live alone. The United States Census Bureau reports that New York County has the highest number of single households of any county in the U.S. One reason for the number of singles in the Manhattan area is the number of widows and widowers who stay in homes that once shared with one’s spouses. Other factors include young people delaying marriage or establishing partnerships, as well as higher incomes allowing people to rent or own residences without needing roommates to defray expenses.
More facts about living alone:
Singles in Manhattan and elsewhere can often function well with studios or one-bedroom apartments, giving them more options when it comes to finding affordable places to live.
Living alone allows people to develop quirks that may not surface when living with others. This includes things like never closing the bathroom door to experiment with sleep schedules.
Singles who also work from home might choose to work longer hours on some days of the week so they can enjoy more free time on other days.
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