Why 1 in 10 Nashville adults stay home
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About one in 10 Nashville residents aged 25-34 lives with their parents as of 2023, per a Pew Research Center analysis of census data.
Why it matters: While living at home as a young adult is sometimes viewed negatively as a "failure to launch," it can also reflect economic realities, cultural preferences, caregiving needs, and other factors.
The big picture: Nashville is below the national benchmark — nearly 18% of young adults in the U.S. were living in a parent's home as of 2023.
Between the lines: Metros with more white young adults than average tend to have lower-than-average shares of young adults overall living with their parents.
- That is consistent with longstanding findings that white young adults are less likely than others to live with their parents.
Zoom in: Local data shows a stark housing affordability gap between white residents and residents of color.
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