Housing Costs Keeping Young Adults Living at Home

Nearly one-third of young adults in Nevada are still living with their parents, stressing the state’s ongoing housing affordability challenges, particularly in high-cost urban areas.

According to the latest American Community Survey data, 32.7percent of Nevadans aged 18 to 34 live at home with their parents. The figure is slightly above the national average of 32.5 percent.

Nevada’s rate mirrors a broader national trend in states with expensive housing markets. New Jersey reports the highest share of young adults living at home at 44 percent, followed by Connecticut at 41 percent and California at 39 percent. In Vallejo, California, 33 percent of young adults live with their parents, the highest rate among U.S. cities measured.

By contrast, states with lower housing costs tend to see greater independence among young adults. North Dakota has the lowest rate at 12 percent, followed by South Dakota at 18 percent. In Odessa, Texas, just three percent of young adults live at home, highlighting the role of affordable housing and stable job markets.