And with that population come attendant concerns, including the struggle to live on a fixed income in an affluent market.

Long Island is still an affluent market, a haven for people from less hospitable places and a gorgeous physical environment.

"It is run professionally, has good content and covers an affluent market."

The campaign is based on the results of a demographic survey conducted by Ziccardi among consumers in the affluent and luxury markets.

In going after the more affluent market, the American wine industry has brushed off the customer of limited means.

We are a very affluent market and ideal for retailers.

And in some affluent markets, Comcast already has more than 50 percent penetration.

The trade accord, he says, could be his ticket to rapid expansion into a more affluent Mexican market.

Q. In autos, who has really nailed this new affluent market?

Brokers who do business in more affluent markets agree that the high end has been the story so far this year.