How old should someone be to live independently? Activity › Forums › General Discussion › How old should someone be to live independently? This topic has 4 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 4 months ago by jsnitz08. Viewing 4 reply threads Author Posts October 15, 2014 at 12:24 am #15788 IngridParticipant Someone should be of legal age and is able to support self financially..I think 20 is good enough. October 15, 2014 at 4:47 am #15814 kendralalaParticipant I guess 20 also.. I started being independent at the age of 21. Just right after graduation from the University October 15, 2014 at 11:32 am #15854 Stephanie CParticipant The legal age is 18… but I didn’t move out until I was 20. I think that was a good age. October 15, 2014 at 2:28 pm #15865 SadieMarieParticipant I think 21 would be a good age. But 20 isn’t bad. I moved out when I was 21. October 16, 2014 at 3:22 pm #16091 jsnitz08Participant When a person is financially ready to support themselves and above legal age , as well as after marriage… Author Posts Viewing 4 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In