Where the most young adults live with their parents
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More than 12% of Raleigh metro adults aged 25-34 were living in a parent's home 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: Nationally, close to 18% of U.S. adults were living with parents as of 2023.
- That's 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.
By the numbers: Vallejo, Calif. (33%), Oxnard, Calif. (32.8%), and Brownsville, Texas (30.5%), have the highest shares of young adults living with their parents among U.S. metros with at least 250,000 residents, per Pew.
- Lincoln, Neb. (2.9%), Springfield, Mo. (6.7%), and Utica, New York (7.8%), have the smallest shares.
The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.