HALF OF AMERICANS AGE 18 TO 29 ARE STILL LIVING WITH THEIR PARENTS

Young adults in the U.S. are staying home longer than ever, and it’s not just by choice. With sky-high rents, student loans, and an unstable job market, moving out has become a luxury instead of a normal life step.

But it’s also about priorities. Many are choosing stability, focusing on education, or saving for a future that feels harder to reach.

What used to be judged as “failing to launch” now looks a lot more like economic survival.