Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says

A new report from Realtor.com indicates a record high number of US adults under 35, specifically 25.2 million people aged 25 to 35, were living with their parents in 2025. This constitutes a third of young adults in that age bracket. The data highlights that this trend is primarily driven by high housing costs, making independent living unaffordable for many. Notably, 70% of these young adults are employed, and many possess college degrees, underscoring that the labor market is not the primary factor.