Nearly half of Americans aged 18-29 now live with their parents, a shift that mirrors India's long-standing family model and challenges traditional Western independence norms.
The data, released by the Federal Reserve, has revealed that nearly 49% of US adults live with at least one parent
Jul 10, 2026
04:33 pm
What's the storyA recent report has revealed that nearly 49% of United States adults aged 18-29 live with at least one parent. This is a significant increase from 2019, when only 37% lived at home.
The data, released by the Federal Reserve and reported by The Wall Street Journal, also found that almost a third of these young adults are aged 25 or older.
Nearly half of adults under 30 now live with a parent—and the Fed's data shows the squeeze is creeping into their 30s and 40s
Around 70% of 25 to 34-year-olds who still live at home with their parents are actually employed.
A record number of under-35 adults are living with their parents rather than negotiate the tricky math of living alone.
Around 70% of 25 to 34-year-olds who still live at home with their parents are actually employed.
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