In recent years, absolute independence has become an issue of concern for many Americans; The high cost of living is pushing a certain group of the population to move back in with their parents because the high prices of housing and rents put pressure on their budgets and it is impossible for them to afford them.
According to a report published by Realtor.com, in 2025 alone, approximately 25.2 million adults under the age of 35 lived in their parents' home, one of the highest numbers recorded since the Covid-19 pandemic.
And from 2019 to date, the prices of typical homes have gone from costing $256,000 to $344,000 dollars and in some states of the country they can reach more than $400,000 dollars, in addition to the fact that future buyers must face much higher mortgage rates, which prevents the average person from purchasing their own home.
That's why the number of American adults who own homes fell from 65% to 53% in recent years, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Affordability is a big issue for today's real estate market.
For their part, average rental payments increased 1.8% compared to last year, or approximately $1,910, according to data recently published by Zillow earlier this year, and while it is one of the smallest increases since 2020, many Americans today cannot afford it, as their salaries do not keep up with high inflation.
According to Fed research, about 14% of American adults live in homes owned by other owners (parents, family members or friends); However, the figure may be even higher. The shocking thing about this trend is that many of these adults who return to live with their parents are professionals who have stable employment, but their salaries do not keep up with the accelerated pace of inflation, highlights the Realtor.com analysis.
