3 out of 4 young adults worry about their housing situation

Only twelve percent of young people find their housing costs "very affordable", while another third at least rate them as "affordable". For many, housing becomes a financial burden – and this, despite nearly ten percent of respondents still living with their parents and thus not having to bear their own housing costs. The perception of affordability increases with age – young adults feel particularly pressured here.

High Willingness to Move – But Difficult Conditions

The desire for change is great: 76 percent of young adults want to move in the next five years. One in ten already had concrete plans but had to put them on hold due to the economic situation. Only just under a quarter of respondents plan to stay in their current apartment in the coming years.

The reasons for a planned move are varied: many want to leave their parents' home (38%), desire more space (29%), or generally a better living situation (28%). Other causes include high housing costs, poor infrastructure, neighborhood problems, or noise pollution. Only a quarter of respondents state that they do not perceive any disruptive factors in their current environment.

Apartment Search for Young Adults: Price and Operating Costs as Key Factors

In the apartment search, financial aspects are particularly important for young adults: for 75 percent, the rent or purchase price is decisive, followed by operating costs (74%). The quality of the property (68%), the neighborhood (66%), and good transport connections (64%) also play an important role.

To save costs, many rely on shared apartments. Apartments suitable for shared living are therefore particularly in demand – ideally with separate retreat spaces for all residents and good public transport connections.

Background: The representative study was conducted by the MARKET Institute on behalf of immowelt.at. The Austrian population aged 16 and over was surveyed between May 5 and May 12, 2025.

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