More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
Summary
More adults under 35 are living with their parents now than during the pandemic because they cannot afford homes or want to save money as living costs rise. Many have jobs, but their incomes do not keep up with inflation and high housing prices.Key Facts
- In 2025, 25.2 million adults under 35 lived at home with their parents.
- The number is higher than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- About 70% of adults aged 25 to 34 living at home have jobs.
- Wages are not growing enough to match the rising cost of living and housing.
- Many first-time homebuyers cannot afford starter homes due to high prices and mortgage rates.
- A business coach earning $60,000 had to live with her parents after a breakup because she could not afford rent alone.
- Experts say the problem is about overall affordability, not just home prices or mortgages.
- Living at home helps some adults save money to eventually move out on their own.
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