Meet America's typical live-at-home 20-somethings

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• For young adults, living with mom and dad is a popular safety net.
• It can offer financial relief, especially when rents are high and well-paid jobs scarce.
• Many young adults living at home are employed, are not in school, and are not married.

Your parents' basement might be looking pretty good these days.

In 2023, around 40% of younger Americans lived with their parents. Living with mom and dad is a popular safety net for Gen Zers who face steep housing costs...