Moving in with your parents used to feel like a setback. For these 5 families, it was a smart strategy.

"Living with your parents isn't always the first option, but for Lindsey Gregory, it made the most sense. Not only are Gregory, her husband, their daughter, and her in-laws living under one roof, they bought a home together. While some people view living with their parents as a last resort or a safety net, Gregory saw it as an opportunity to strengthen her family."

"Gregory is far from alone in choosing a multigenerational living arrangement. An American Institute of Architects (AIA) survey of more than 300 residential architecture firms found that in the third quarter of 2025, one of the most popular categories of home features was in-law suites and junior accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Forty-six percent of respondents said that in-law suites and junior ADUs were increasing in popularity from the previous year - the largest percentage increase among the surveyed home features, which also included outdoor living space and multi-function rooms."

"It's a trend that's been rising for years. A 2022 report from the Pew Research Center found that the number of people living in multigenerational households has quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021. As of the report's publication, 18% of the US population was living in a multigenerational household. While the Pew study noted that lower-income households are more likely to opt for multigenerational living, that's not always the case."

Multigenerational living is rising as families seek savings and caregiving support while sharing housing costs and responsibilities. Some families intentionally choose to live together to strengthen relationships and provide financial resilience during job losses or unexpected expenses; one family even purchased a home together to accommodate multiple generations. Architects report growing homeowner demand for in-law suites and junior accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with 46% of surveyed firms noting increased popularity in 2025. Pew Research Center data show the number of multigenerational household members quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021, representing 18% of the US population.

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