Why Are More People Are Living In The Same House The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in one way or the other. Many of us have experienced a drop in our finances, whether it's from our job or a side hustle. Throw in rising prices in groceries and gas and it's tougher to make ends meet. Get our free mobile app I've had a few friends say to me that they are thinking about getting a roommate. It's not their first choice but it's a possibility, especially with rising electricity prices on the horizon. Also, the number of people in a household is growing, mostly because kids are staying at home longer. So combine roommates and households, and the number of people in the home is increasing for the first time in over a hundred years.