How large are cohousing communities and who lives there?

The majority of cohousing communities in the United States comprise 20 to 40 units, with others ranging from 7 to 67 homes. Many people feel that cohousing works best with 25 to 35 households. Different-sized groups enjoy specific advantages. For example, in a smaller community, you will know every person quite well if you choose to do so. A larger community usually has enough resources to support more extensive common facilities, and enough people to create a greater variety of community activities.

Cohousing attracts a wide range of household types: single people of all ages, couples, families and single parents of infants, toddlers and school-aged children, couples whose children are grown, and retirees.