# Communal Living Millennials find a sense of community, meaning & a way to cost-cut. By [Shelby Lee Walsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/shelby), President | Published Aug 3, 2016, updated Aug 5, 2016 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/CommunalLiving ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Communal Living trend? **Communal Living:** The running stereotype may be that Millennials live at home with their parents, but new communes allow those starting off their careers and short on money to get on their feet and follow their passion together. These hubs are popping up in dense urban cities, offering flexibility in an age of instability. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 19 to Jun 7, 2016 - Published: Aug 3, 2016 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Communal Living trend ### Co-Living Spaces Communal living is being adapted and suited to the modern times and is providing an affordable housing solution for budget-constrained consumers while offering communal perks. ### Short-term Residential Rentals Short-term residential rentals provide remote workers an affordable option to stay in a new place for as long as they want while still enjoying the perks of a home away from home. ### Nomadic Co-living Nomadic co-living makes the nomadic lifestyle cheaper and more convenient to giving travelers easier transitions by providing communal living spaces that they can frequent for as long as they want. ## What the Communal Living trend means for industry ### For Real Estate Entrepreneurs and investors can explore new opportunities and innovate on the traditional real estate industry using concepts from communal living spaces and short-term residential rentals. ### For Hospitality Hospitality industry can expand beyond traditional hotels by pivoting into co-living lodging spaces and taking advantage of the growing popularity of co-living spaces and short-stay rentals. ### For Travel & Tourism Travel and tourism industry players can jump into the trend of nomadic co-living by creating unique travel packages that cater to the travel needs of the millennial generation. ## Workshop question How can your brand better cater to cost-conscious millennials? ## Trend signals for Communal Living Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 56%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 56% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Communal Living trend 6 featured examples from Jan 19 to Jun 7, 2016. - [Urban Co-Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welive): Startup 'WeWork' is Testing a New York Co-Living Building Called 'WeLive' (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The real estate industry can explore the opportunity of developing co-living spaces to meet the demand for affordable and community-oriented housing. - [Short-Term Apartment Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortterm-apartment-rentals): This Network of Co-Living Spaces Lets Workers Live All Over the World (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The hospitality industry can leverage the rise of short-term apartment rentals to cater to a new generation of nomadic travelers looking for more affordable and flexible accommoda… - [Communal Living Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-living): Open Door Offers Co-Living Spaces for People to Live as a "Family" (Category: Eco) Implication: The real estate industry can leverage the trend of communal living houses by developing scalable and sustainable housing models for people who want to experience the benefits of c… - [All-in-One Housing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-arrangement): 'Krash' Facilitates Modern Living Arrangements that Suit Individuals (Category: Business) Implication: Krash's modern living arrangements that foster community-building among professionals could disrupt the real estate industry. - [Pivoting Co-Living Lodging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welive-hotel): The WeLive Hotel Now Offers Nightly Stays in Manhattan (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore how to leverage co-living spaces and versatile lodging to create new revenue streams and attract a wider range of customers. - [Co-Living Nomad Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-project): The Roam Network Aims to Make Nomadic Travelers' Transitions Easier (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to provide co-living spaces that cater specifically to nomadic travelers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Polarized Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/polarized-marketing) (Marketing) - [Seasonal Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/seasonal-storytelling) (Fashion) - [Ritual Sampling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-discovery-boxes) (Business) - [Palatable Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/toothpaste-ingredient-innovation) (Fashion) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Concert-Themed LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concert-themed-lego-sets) - [Toy-Branded Kids Toothbrush Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-branded-kids-toothbrush-kits) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)