More than one in three young men in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, up from 26% in 2000, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The increase is being driven by high renting costs and rising house prices, recent studies suggest.
The data shows 35% of young men aged 20-35 were living with their parents - more than young women (22%), although the rate in both groups has been increasing.
In separate research, the statistics body found the rising cost of living was the most important issue facing adults, above the NHS and the economy in general.
Nathan, 24, lives with his dad in a council house just outside of Manchester.
He works night shifts cleaning and maintaining trains and says he has managed to build up a savings pot of £50,000 by not moving out of the family home.
"If you are lucky enough to live with a mum, dad or grandparent who doesn't charge you much rent, then you can build up money even on the minimum wage," he says.
He says he cooks chillis and stews to take to work, avoids impulse purchases and tries to keep spending on a night out below £20.
"I'm not that interested in getting a flashy car, spending it all on alcohol, or getting some £500 trainers," he adds.
"My dad managed to buy a house at 21, but that was just how it was back then."
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