asuinryhmä

Asuinryhmä is a Finnish term that describes a group of people who live together within a single dwelling or within a defined housing unit. The concept is used to refer to the living unit of occupants, which can be a traditional family household, a group of roommates, or a communal living arrangement such as a supported housing unit. In many contexts, asuinryhmä emphasizes the living arrangements rather than the residents as individuals.

Etymology: from asua (to live) and ryhmä (group). The term is general and not tied to a single official classification, and its precise scope can vary between different planning documents, social services, and statistical studies.

Usage and context: In urban planning and housing policy, asuinryhmä helps describe the scale and needs of a particular dwelling unit, guiding service provision and infrastructure planning. In social services or housing support programs, it may be used to group residents who share a living space for purposes of care, supervision, or program administration. In statistics, the concept aligns with the idea of a household or living unit, but terminology may differ (household, dwelling unit).

Related terms: asuinalue (residential area), taloyhtiö or asunto (housing or apartment), kotitalous (household). The term should be understood in its specific contextual use, and it is less likely to be a formal administrative category compared with terms like household or dwelling unit.