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Fewer young adults in Denver are living with their parents compared to the rest of the country, per a recent Pew Research Center analysis of census data.
Why it matters: Moving back home has long been painted as a "failure to launch," but it can also reflect economic realities, cultural preferences, caregiving needs and other factors.
By the numbers: 11% of Denverites ages 25-34 lived in a parent's home as of 2023, below the national average of nearly 18%.
- That figure is even lower in Colorado Springs, at just 8% — among the lowest rates of major U.S. metros.
Between the lines: Metros with a large share of white, young adults, like Denver and Colorado Springs, tend to see fewer residents under their parents' roof.
The big picture: The national average is down a bit after steadily increasing from 2000-2017, a period marked by multiple financial crises that changed the leaving-home calculus for many young adults.
The bottom line: Even when young adults do move out, they often wind up close to home.