More than half of Andalucians aged 16 to 34 still live with their parents, new data has revealed.
A survey of more than 5,000 young people, published on Monday by the Andalucian Institute of Statistics and Cartography, found that 52% live in the family home.
That drops to 19% among 30- to 34-year-olds, although nearly three in 10 in that age group say they still do not consider themselves independent.
Huelva, Cadiz and Sevilla had the highest proportions of young people living with their parents.
Almeria and Malaga had the largest shares who considered themselves to have moved out and established their own households.
Among young people living in their own accommodation, 57% rent and 26% own their home.
High property prices were cited as a barrier by 81%, while 62% pointed to low wages or insecure work.
Concern about prices was highest in Malaga at 86%, followed by Sevilla and Granada at 82% each.
Three in 10 young homeowners said they had received financial help from family, through a guarantee, inheritance, gift or loan.
Just 3.3% said they had bought with the help of a public grant or subsidy.
Six in 10 say they need to leave Andalucia for better jobs
The survey also found that six in 10 young Andalucians believe they need to leave the region to find better work.
That rises to 72% among those with a university education. Cadiz had the highest share at 71%, followed by Sevilla at 62%.
Four in 10 young workers felt overqualified for their current job, rising to half among those with a university education. When asked what they valued in a job, respondents ranked stability ahead of pay and benefits.
Of those who have already moved away for work, 63% plan to return and 21% have ruled it out. Being closer to family, partners and friends was the most common reason for wanting to come back.
Starting a family was the most common ambition, cited by 46% of respondents. Buying a home came close behind at 43%, followed by travelling and enjoying life at 38% and finding a good job at 37%.
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