California Ranks Among Top States for Young Adults Still Living at Home

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According to 2025 U.S. Census Bureau data, California ranks among the top states for young adults living at home, with 39.1% of residents aged 18 to 34 still residing with their parents. This trend is especially pronounced in certain California metro areas like Vallejo and Oxnard, where around a third of adults in their mid-20's to early 30's live with their parents. Across the U.S., living with parents has become far more common, with roughly one-third of Americans aged 18 to 34 now living at home - a figure that's climbed significantly over the decades.

Why it matters

The high rate of young adults living at home in California reflects broader economic challenges facing younger generations, including sky-high rents, brutal home prices, and a competitive job market that make it increasingly difficult for them to achieve financial independence and move out on their own. This trend has significant implications for the state's housing market, labor force, and overall economic outlook.

The details

The data shows that New Jersey ranks number one with 44.1% of young adults still living with their parents, followed by Connecticut at 41.3% and California at 39.1%. Other states in the top ten include Maryland, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Nevada. In contrast, North Dakota has the lowest rate at 12.3%, while Washington D.C. is also low at 13.3%. Experts attribute the high rates in coastal states like California to the combination of high costs of living and a competitive job market that make it difficult for young adults to achieve financial independence and move out on their own.

• The data is from the 2025 U.S. Census Bureau.