More Americans are living in RVs as cost of homes rise

For many, living in an RV is not the lifestyle of nomadic young professionals working remotely as they travel the country, chronicling their adventures on social media. Rather, it’s the experience of lower-income Americans with no place else to go in a housing market increasingly catering to the wealthiest slices of society. NBC News' Shannon Pettypiece traveled across the country to talk to people about the unexpected costs and challenges of living in an RV.

Oct 8, 2025 - 19:30
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More Americans are living in RVs as cost of homes rise
For many, living in an RV is not the lifestyle of nomadic young professionals working remotely as they travel the country, chronicling their adventures on social media. Rather, it’s the experience of lower-income Americans with no place else to go in a housing market increasingly catering to the wealthiest slices of society. NBC News' Shannon Pettypiece traveled across the country to talk to people about the unexpected costs and challenges of living in an RV.

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