Young adults living with parents hit 1940s levels, driven by high costs. Economic disparity grows, with 1% holding 49% of stocks.

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The percentage of young adults living with their parents has reached levels not seen since the 1940s. This trend is largely driven by high living costs, including housing and education expenses. As of 2022, about 17% of young adults aged 25 to 35 were living with their parents.

Regarding economic disparity, it’s true that wealth inequality has been growing. The top 1% of Americans now hold a significant portion of the country’s wealth, including nearly 49% of all stocks.

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Sources:

https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/most-young-adults-live-with-parents-since-1940

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/01/25/key-milestones-for-young-adults-today-versus-30-years-ago/

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2015/11/11/young-women-living-home/75564460/


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