The trend of young adults living at home isn’t true in every region. Recent Pew Research shows that while 18% of 25-34 year-olds were living at home in 2023, geography plays a massive role in these numbers. California metros top the charts with up to 33% of young adults bunking with parents, while certain Midwestern cities see rates as low as 3%. Race and ethnicity also factor in: White young adults are less likely to live at home compared to their Asian, Hispanic, and Black peers. In fact, metros with a higher share of White young adults tend to see lower rates of co-residence—around 14% on average—versus 21% in areas with a more diverse young adult population. YPulse data tells another part of this nuanced story: when Gen Z adults live at home (39% of them), it’s often because they’re pursuing education—about half are students finishing high school or attending college. (Pew Research Center)
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