Where the most young adults in Virginia live with their parents
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Parents joke about not being able to wait until their kids are out of the house, but data shows nearly 1 in 5 young adults in the Richmond area are staying put.
The big picture: The trend surprisingly doesn't have to do with being unemployed or how expensive rent has gotten, according to Pew Research.
- But older Gen Z-ers and younger millennials told Pew that living with their parents does have a positive effect on their finances.
- And living close to family can be good for your happiness.
Yes, but: It's apparently terrible for the social life of a 25-to-34-year-old, Pew found.
By the numbers: There are only two major metro areas in Virginia with a higher share of young adults living with their parents than Richmond: the DMV and Lynchburg (both 19%). Then there's:
- Harrisonburg: 18%.
- Virginia Beach: 16%.
- Roanoke: 14%.
- Charlottesville: 12%.
- Blacksburg: 11%.
The bottom line: If saving the money is worth it, at least book a few monthly staycations to make some friends.
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