Priced to move: Why younger buyers are snapping up Sun City homes near their parents

Priced to move: Why younger buyers are snapping up Sun City homes near their parents

Caregiving has become one of the prominent forces shaping American real estate decisions. Around 63 million Americans were family caregivers in 2025, per AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. One in four adults now provides care, and 94% of those caregivers are caring for another adult.

A lot of young people choose to stay close to their parents to help them in their time of need. That is not just a new family dynamic; it has also influenced where people choose to buy a home.

Sun City, Arizona, is one of the most prominent examples. Young adults don’t just visit their aging parents here. Some buy homes nearby so they can help with doctor appointments, medical emergencies, grocery runs, and daily needs.

Why Proximity Changes Everything About Caregiving

Older parents often need someone close enough to respond quickly when something goes wrong. It can be a fall, a missed medication, or an unexpected hospital visit.

A Social Science & Medicine magazine study found that the average weekly hours of help adult children provide to parents with disabilities decline as distance increases, particular...