Zion & Zion Study Reveals 'Active Adult Community' Consideration Makes Buyers Feel Older Than They Are

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Feb 27, 2019, 12:27 ET

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The mere consideration of moving to an active adult community makes people feel older, according to a new study from the market research team at Zion & Zion, a top-ranked, full-service, national marketing agency. For marketers, this presents a problem, however the data suggests a potential solution. The full report is available here.

The findings of the Zion & Zion research have implications for marketers of active adult communities:

Zion & Zion Research Study: ‘Active Adult’ or ‘Old Adult’? The 55+ Communities Dilemma

17.4% of adults ages 50 and over feel "older" than their actual age, and 7.1% feel "significantly older." This rises to 43.8% (older) and 29.0% (significantly older) when they consider moving into an active adult 55+ community.
When considering moving into one of Jimmy Buffett's Latitude Margaritaville communities, people feel older at a much lower rate—32.6% (older) and 19.9% (significantly older)—than those considering a typical active adult 55+ community.
When considering an "Island Themed" community (without mentioning Buffett or Margaritaville), people feel older at a rate almost identical to the Buffett/Margaritaville community—31.4% (older) and 22.0% (significantly older).

This Zion & Zion study was based on a series of nationwide surveys of 3,254 adults ages 50 and over, to understand how a person's perception of themselves as being older than their actual age comes into play when they consider moving to an active adult community. Authors of the study are Aric Zion, MS; Peter Juergens, MA; Morgan Gardea; and Fred Petrovsky, MFA.

About Zion & Zion
Based in Tempe, Ariz., Zion & Zion is a full-service national marketing firm specializing in marketing strategy, advertising, public relations, social media and interactive services. The work of the Zion & Zion team includes local, national and international brands, including ARS/Rescue Rooter, BD, Bank 34, Barro's Pizza, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Casino Del Sol, Sun Health, University of Dubuque, Verra Mobility, Walmart, and Westin Hotels & Resorts. Learn more at www.zionandzion.com, follow @ZIONandZION on Twitter, follow Zion & Zion on LinkedIn, and Like ZIONandZIONAgency on Facebook.

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