Personal Finance Question Router

The most authoritative source for U.S. household net worth data. Conducted every 3 years with ~6,000 families.

• Under 35: Median $39,040 | Average $183,500
• 35-44: Median $135,600 | Average $549,600
• 45-54: Median $246,700 | Average $975,800
• 55-64: Median $364,270 | Average $1,566,900
• 65-74: Median $409,900 | Average $1,794,600
• 75+: Median $335,600 | Average $1,624,100

Median represents the middle household (50th percentile). Average is skewed higher by ultra-wealthy households. Median is a better benchmark for typical American households.

• Bottom 50%: Median $27,970 (2.6% of total wealth)
• 50-90th percentile: Median $379,700 (36.5% of total wealth)
• 90-99th percentile: Median $2,265,000 (36.6% of total wealth)
• Top 1%: Median $16,740,000 (24.3% of total wealth)

Net worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities

Assets include: Home equity, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), investment accounts, vehicles, cash/savings

Liabilities include: Mortgage, student loans, credit cards, auto loans, personal loans

• ~14.6 million millionaire households in U.S. (2024)
• Represents ~10.8% of all U.S. households
• Average age of first-time millionaire: 59 years old