A recent study found that the San Diego region has the ninth most multigenerational households in the country. More than 10% of all residents in the San Diego region live in a household containing three or more generations, the study found.
Each family has a different set of reasons for why they live together, and a different set of circumstances. Here are some of their stories.
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While their two-bedroom apartment in City Heights is a tight squeeze, the Giday family treasures the bonds they’ve formed living together. -
Courtesy of Andrew MaxwellAndrew and Kari Maxwell discovered sharing a home with Kari's parents didn't just cut costs and help with child care, but made life sweeter. -
Ludivina Vera moved into her daughter and son-in-law's National City home out of necessity due to her health. -
Jill Riggs never thought she'd come back to Julian or go into business with her parents, let alone live with them again. -
Matthew Bowler/KPBSFinancial constraints and cultural norms drive multiple generations of San Diego families to live under the same roof.
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Many San Diegans live in homes with three generations or more, whether or not there’s space
Under the same roof: They were together for COVID lockdown and never left
Under the same roof: Caring for an aging mother in National City
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