Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says
Summary
A record number of young adults aged 25 to 35 in the US are living with their parents, mainly due to high housing costs. Even though most have jobs and many have degrees, rising rents and home prices make independent living difficult.Key Facts
- In 2025, about one-third of US young adults aged 25-35 (25.2 million people) lived with their parents.
- 70% of these young adults had jobs, and many held college degrees.
- Median rents are 18% higher, and median home prices are 34% higher than before the pandemic.
- Inflation reached 4.2% in May 2025, reducing wage gains and adding financial pressure.
- Many recent college graduates are underemployed or unemployed at higher rates than in previous years.
- The average age for first-time homebuyers has risen to 40 years old.
- Parents may delay retirement or reduce savings due to their children living at home longer.
- Fewer young adults buying starter homes leads to less turnover and worsens affordable housing availability.
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