Key Takeaways In the past, life for a young adult might have followed a familiar trajectory to that of one's parents: go to college (or don't), move out, get a job, marry, and purchase a home. However, some young Americans haven't moved out of mom and dad's house just yet. In 2005, 11% of 25 to 34 year olds reported living with parents, but by 2023, 16% were, according to Census research. So what's keeping more young adults at home? Researchers speculate that this cohort could be opting to live at home for ...