Townhouse facts for kids
Townhouses are a type of home often found in cities and towns. They are usually tall, narrow buildings that share one or more walls with other houses. Imagine a row of houses all connected together – that's often what a townhouse looks like! They are built on a small piece of land but have several floors, giving families more space inside.
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What Are Townhouses?
Townhouses are a popular choice for living in busy areas. They are known as "medium-density housing" because they allow more people to live in a smaller space compared to single-family homes. This design helps save space in crowded cities.
How Are They Built?
A townhouse usually has a small "footprint," meaning the part of the house that touches the ground isn't very wide. To make up for this, townhouses are built upwards, often having two, three, or even more floors. This vertical design gives families plenty of room inside, even on a small plot of land.
Who Lives in Townhouses?
In some very large cities like Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and Detroit, townhouses can be quite expensive. They are sometimes owned by wealthy people. However, in many other cities and towns, people from all different income levels live in townhouses. They offer a great way to live close to city centers.
A Bit of History
Townhouses have a long history! They first became popular way back in the 1700s. In the past, they were often called "terraced houses" in some parts of the world. They were a practical way to build many homes close together in growing cities.
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Townhouses in Wheeling, West Virginia
