Definition: Unresidential is a term used in sociology and anthropology to describe areas that are not residential, but rather occupied by people who live off their own income. This can include people living on farms, ranches, or other land-based businesses, as well as those who work outside of the traditional home environment. Unresidential areas may also be found in rural or remote communities where there is no immediate access to a residential area, such as towns and cities without any significant housing developments.