Irish people leaving home three years later than they did a decade ago

The average age young people leave their family home now stands at 27.9 years. Picture: iStock/PA

The age that young Irish people “fly the nest” has increased by almost three years in the past decade, with the average age they leave their family home now standing at 27.9 years, with men staying at home longer than women.

In 2021, the average age people left their parental home fell slightly from 28.1 in 2020, but it follows a steady increase in recent years.