North Carolina City Tops The List For Most Gen Zers Still Living At Home With Parents

Rent is stupidly expensive these days. And it's far from a buyer's market in real estate. So it's no surprise that many people are attempting to wait out this unfortunate situation by living at home. I'll be the first to admit I did it for a few years, and while yes parents can drive you crazy, it was a great way to save money. And if you want to have any savings on an entry-level salary in this economy, I can't see a world where you don't live at home for at least a year. If you can afford it good for you. What do you do for work? Let us all know, please! While I'm not shocked much of Gen Z is currently residing with family, I wouldn't have guessed it was a North Carolina city with the highest percentage of Gen Zers still living at home.

But according to research from Rent Cafe, Raleigh tops the list for the most Gen Zers who still live at home. According to their data, 87% of the nearly 180,000 "zoomers" in the North Carolina capital city still live at home. Charlotte ranked tenth in the demographic with 76% still living with family members. The good news? Neither city made the top 20 for the millennial demographic. So there is still hope I guess?

Nationally 20% of Millennials and 68% of Gen Z-ers are still residing with family members. While I've said I completely understand it, and even support the decision. This should raise red flags. It shouldn't have to be the norm. Businesses should pay employees enough to live comfortably. And housing costs, well they shouldn't be this outrageous. It's certainly a different world than when our parents and grandparents were starting out. These days both millennials and Gen Zers have seemingly been set up to fail. That's not political, it's just the cold hard truth.

Are you still living at home or know someone who is? You can read more about the methodology and the results of this study from Rent Cafe here.

What are the richest cities and towns in North Carolina? There is a lot of money in the state between the major cities, the mountains, the coast, and in between. The financial experts at Forbes recently conducted an analysis to determine the richest places in the state of North Carolina.  To do this they looked at over 400 cities aka census-designated places in NC. Cities were ranked on four metrics including median household income, mean household income, median home value, and median property taxes paid.

So which cities made the cut? There are several cities that are around a major lake. As well as some on the coast and the mountains in the top 5. Below you'll find detailed info about each of the top 5 cities and towns that are the richest places in North Carolina in 2023 according to Forbes. You'll also find info on the other cities that made the top 50 list that are in the vicinity of Charlotte.

If you live in any of these cities and towns and have some extra cash to share just let me know! Looking for more detailed information? You can get that directly from Forbes and can read more here.

Curious about the richest cities in South Carolina? You can find those here (hint it's a lot of coastal towns)

Total  Household: 22,351

Median Household Income: $102,335

Mean Household Income: $129,418

I'm actually a little surprised Huntersville didn't rank higher on this list. The town on the southern end of Lake Norman is home to shopping areas like Birkdale Village and is growing rapidly.

Total  Households: 3,459

Median Household Income: $89,004

Mean Household Income: $135,356

The Catawba side of Lake Norman is the second location on this list to be situated at "the lake". Lake Norman of Catawba is on the western side of the lake just north of Denver.

Total  Household: 12,913

Median Household Income: $95,147

Mean Household Income: $147,864

Staying at the lake this time the charming town of Cornelius.  You'll find it just north of Huntersville right off I-77.

Total  Household: 5,171

Median Household Income: $124,716

Mean Household Income: $130,724

Harrisburg is located in Cabarrus County North Carolina right on the border with Mecklenburg. The town is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall.

Total  Household: 2,707

Median Household Income: $124,716

Mean Household Income: $145,122

Wesley Chapel is a village located in Union County, NC.

Total  Household: 5,930

Median Household Income: $123,370

Mean Household Income: $142,610

Staying in Union County next on this list is Waxhaw. Downtown is quaint and full of restaurants you're sure to love.

Total  Household: 5,292

Median Household Income: $141,845

Mean Household Income: $183,102

The town of  of Davidson is a small college town about 20 miles north of Charlotte.

Total  Households: 4,179

Median Household Income: $152,377

Mean Household Income: $194,027

Union County is no stranger to this list, and Weddington makes the top 10 but it's not the highest ranking town from the county.

Total  Household: 4,248

Median Household Income: $162,143

Mean Household Income: $224,096

Now we hop to the other side of Lake Norman to Iredell County. Guess there is  a little more money on the northeast side.

Total  Households: 89

Median Household Income: $121,458

Mean Household Income: $205,078

Bald Head Island only has 89 year-round residents, but it still ranks 5th on the list.

Total  Households: 1,815

Median Household Income: $221,350

Mean Household Income: $255, 494

The highest ranking Union County town is Marvin. Marvin is a village that is recognized as a Community Wildlife Habitat.

Total  Households: 858

Median Household Income: $195,682

Mean Household Income: $274,104

Governor's Club is a neighborhood in Chapel Hill with panoramic views of the lake & golf course.

Total  Household: 36

Median Household Income: $173,750

Mean Household Income: $329,828

Grandfather is a village in Avery County named after Grandfather Mountain. It's a fully gated community within Grandfather Golf and Country Club.

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