Poll: How old is too old to still live with your parents?

Research today said rising rents could force people to stay living at home longer. At what age should a person fly the nest?

By Michelle Hennessy Wednesday 30 Jul 2014, 9:39 AM

Jul 30th 2014, 9:39 AM 63,974 Views 133 Comments

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Image: moving out image via Shutterstock

Image: moving out image via Shutterstock

RESEARCH PUBLISHED TODAY warned that rising rents could force young people to remain living with their parents for longer.

When the property crash brought lower rents, more people moved to their own places and did it at a younger age but now that trend is reversing. In some countries, young people are given grants to encourage them to fly the nest but rising rents in Ireland and high youth unemployment can somewhat limit the options for people.

We want to know what you think: How old is too old to still live with your parents?

Poll Results:

30 (9273)

25 (7602)

Over 35 (3231)

35 (1937)

19 (958)

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Poll: How old is too old to still live with your parents?