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In 2025, a record-breaking 25.2 million American adults under 35 lived with their parents. For the under-30 demographic, nearly half (49%) reported residing with a parent. Despite 70% of 25- to 34-year-olds at home being employed, high housing costs—driven by a massive supply gap and inflated prices—continue to delay independent living. Across the European Union, roughly 49% of young adults aged 18–34 remain at home, with the 20–29 cohort increasingly staying in the family nest. The average age for leaving home is 26.2 years. However, stark regional and economic divides exist, driven by housing affordability, cultural norms, and localized welfare systems.North and West Europe (Highest Independence)Average Leaving Age: Young adults in Nordic countries leave home in their early 20s (e.g., Finland at 21.4 years, Sweden at 21.9).Stats: Only 4% to 8% of young adults (25-34 age bracket) remain at home. Countries like Germany and Denmark boast highly structured social and student housing, promoting early independence.Southern and Eastern Europe (Highest Rates of Co-residence)Average Leaving Age: In Mediterranean and Balkan countries, it frequently happens after age 30 (e.g., Croatia at 31.3 years, Italy at 30.1).Stats: Between 50% and over 60% of young adults in countries like Italy and Croatia live at home. In places like Albania and Montenegro, this figure climbs above 60-70% due to a mix of strong generational family ties and local labor market challenges.Recent Drivers & TrendsHousing Affordability: Soaring property prices and rent have caused dramatic shifts in places like Ireland, where the share of 25-to-34-year-olds living with parents surged by 16 percentage points.Gender Gap: Young men live with their parents at significantly higher rates than young women across the EU—a disparity that becomes particularly pronounced in southeastern Europe.You can track historical and evolving trends through the official Eurostat Housing Conditions for Young People tracker. You