Nearly one-third, or 31%, of Gen Z are living with their parents because they can't afford to buy or rent their own space, according to a recent report.

These days, housing affordability is a struggle for nearly everyone.

But for young adults just starting out, soaring home prices and sky-high rents have become one of the greatest obstacles to making it on their own.

Nearly one-third, or 31%, of Generation Z adults live at home with parents because they can’t afford to buy or rent their own space, according to a recent report by Intuit Credit Karma that polled 1,249 people age 18 and older. Gen Z is generally defined as those born between 1996 and 2012, including a cohort of teens and tweens.

“The current housing market has many Americans making adjustments to their living situations, including relocating to less-expensive cities and even moving back in with their families,” said Courtney Alev, Intuit Credit Karma’s consumer financial advocate.

Overall, the number of households with two or more adult generations has been on the rise for years, according to a Pew Research Center report. Now, 25% of young adults live in a multigenerational household, up from just 9% five decades ago.

  • Flying Squid
    2•11 months ago

    I am so sorry. I really wish I had the money to give you some, but even though I can’t, have you tried doing a GoFundMe to see if anyone can help you stay above water for at least a little longer?

    • @LifeOfChance
      2•11 months ago

      I really appreciate the kind gesture. I know I’ll land on my feet even if it takes time. There are people worse off who could use the money and I could never feel right taking money without paying back or providing something worth the money. Life has its ups and its downs and right now it’s my turn in the valley but I’ll be back at the next peak soon enough !

      • Flying Squid
        2•11 months ago

        I wish you all the best and I hope your fortunes improve soon!