California is becoming the capital of multigenerational living. See which cities have the most multigenerational homes.

• Multigenerational living is on the rise as housing costs continue to soar.
• In the US, 6.1% of listings are tailored for multigenerational living.
• California is better prepared than other states, taking the top five spots.

While Boyd’s situation might seem exceptional, multigenerational living is becoming more common across the country.

Between July 2023 and June 2024, 17% of all homebuyers purchased a multigenerational home — an increase from 14% the previous year, according to The National Association of Realtors’ 2025 report. In some housing markets, nearly a fourth of the homes support multigenerational living.

California metros lead the country in multigenerational home listings, Realtor.com data shows. Among the 50 largest metros, the top five are all in California, with the leading metro at 23.7% — nearly four times the national share of 6.1%.

Below are 20 of the largest metros ranked by their share of multigenerational listings.

20. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Share of multigen listings: 7.00%

Multigen listing price: $1,099,90

Price vs. standard: 15.90%

1. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
   

Share multigen listings: 7.40%

Multigen listing Price: $699,000

Price vs. standard: 39.80%

1. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
   

Share multigen listings: 7.70%

Multigen listing price: $775,000

Price vs. standard: 55.00%

1. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
   

Share multigen listings: 8.20%

Multigen listing price: $640,000

Price vs. standard: 20.80%

1. Tucson, Arizona
   

Share multigen listings: 8.40%

Multigen listing price: $524,990

Price vs. standard: 26.50%

1. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida
   

Share multigen listings: 8.70%

Multigen listing price: $659,000

Price vs. standard: 37.30%

1. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Maryland
   

Share multigen listings: 8.90%

Multigen listing price: $744,900

Price vs. standard: 38.00%

1. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida
   

Share multigen listings: 9.00%

Multigen listing price: $599,000

Price vs. standard: 37.70%

1. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, Colorado
   

Share multigen listings: 9.60%

Multigen listing price: $850,000

Price vs. standard: 23.40%

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia
   

Share multigen listings: 10.70%

Multigen listing price: $608,000

Price vs. standard: 44.10%

1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
   

Share multigen listings: 10.90%

Multigen listing price: $925,000

Price vs. standard: 27.60%

1. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
   

Share multigen listings: 12.10%

Multigen listing price: $970,000

Price vs. standard: 11.60%

1. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
   

Share multigen listings: 12.60%

Multigen listing price: $849,900

Price vs. standard: 28.80%

1. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 14.60%

Multigen listing price: $749,990

Price vs. standard: 17.90%

1. Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
   

Share multigen listings: 14.90%

Multigen listing price: $799,900

Price vs. standard: 22.30%

1. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 14.90%

Multigen listing price: $718,000

Price vs. standard: 19.70%

1. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 17.40%

Multigen listing price: $1,299,000

Price vs. standard: 8.40%

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 18.00%

Multigen listing price: $2,050,000

Price vs. standard: 20.70%

1. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 22.70%

Multigen listing price: $1,419,000

Price vs. standard: 18.80%

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
   

Share multigen listings: 23.70%

Multigen listing price: $1,419,800

Price vs. standard: 1.60%

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