It’s no secret that young adults are living at home at a high rate, but according to a new study, there are actually more young adults living with their parents now than with a romantic partner!
A combination of a steep drop in the number of Millennials who are choosing to settle down before age 35, the declining employment among young men in recent decades, and the lingering effects of the recession all contribute to this tide change.
This isn’t true for all Millennials, however. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, looking at Pew Research data, points out that younger Millennials were much more likely (nearly 50%) to live in parents’ homes than older Millennials (about 25%).
Read all of the surprising stats here!
Do you know a Millennial living with their parents? Are you a Millennial living at home with your parents? Add to the conversation at @JasonDorsey or @WhatTheGen and don’t forget to add your #generation!
