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Record 1 in 3 Young Adults Live With Parents Amid Affordability Crisis

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A record number of young adults, specifically Gen Z and millennials, are living with their parents in 2025, surpassing even pandemic-era figures. This trend is driven by an affordability crisis, with high housing costs, stagnant wages, and rising expenses preventing many employed young professionals from achieving financial independence. Parents are also feeling the strain, as a significant portion of them provide financial support to their adult children, impacting their own finances. AI

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Record 1 in 3 Young Adults Live With Parents Amid Affordability Crisis

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    A record 1 in 3 Gen Z and young millennials were still living with their parents in 2025—more than during the pandemic—despite most having a job

    Around 70% of 25 to 34-year-olds who still live at home with their parents are actually employed.

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