Bedroom communities (also called dormitory suburbs) are municipalities where most residents commute elsewhere for work, returning home primarily to sleep. While these communities have residential property tax bases, they often lack the commercial and industrial assessment that helps fund services in cities with more diverse economies. Residents expect suburban services but the tax base may not support them without higher residential rates. Bedroom communities also face challenges with commuter traffic, demand for transit connections, and balancing residential character with pressure for commercial development that could diversify the tax base.