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Median net worth of U.S. households under 35 fell 23% from 2022 to 2025 (real)

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In short

The wealth profile of Americans aged 30 to 33 shows substantial inequality, highlighted by an average net worth of $88,400 that outpaces the $68,000 median due to high-end earners. Across life stages, baseline wealth expands steadily from $17,000 for adults aged 22 to 25 up to $485,000 for households 65 and older. Geographic factors also play a measurable role, with 30-to-33-year-olds in San Francisco posting a median wealth of $99,000 compared to $75,000 in Chicago. The data accounts for total assets like retirement savings and home equity balanced against liabilities including credit cards and mortgages.

Key points

  • Household net worth climbs consistently alongside age, beginning at $17,000 for adults ag…: Household net worth climbs consistently alongside age, beginning at $17,000 for adults aged 22 to 25.
  • Geographic location drives substantial wealth variance for young adults, with San Francis…: Geographic location drives substantial wealth variance for young adults, with San Francisco leading major metropolitan areas at $99,000.
  • Top-end wealth accumulation skews the age group average significantly higher than the med…: Top-end wealth accumulation skews the age group average significantly higher than the median for adults aged 30 to 33.

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Net worth for people aged 30–33 in the U.S.

Total assets minus total debts — bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts and home equity, less mortgages, loans and cards.

Half of people aged 30–33 in the U.S. have a net worth above $68,000. Reaching the upper quarter takes about $235,000, and the top 10% starts at $440,000 — roughly 6.5× the median. The lower quarter sits below $7,100, and the bottom 10% is negative — more owed than owned.

The full distribution

Percentile | Net worth | What it means |

---|---|---|

Bottom 10% | −$5,500 | 9 in 10 are above this |

Lower quarter | $7,100 | 25th percentile |

Median | $68,000 | half above, half below |

Upper quarter | $235,000 | 75th percentile |

Top 10% | $440,000 | only 1 in 10 is above this |

Average (mean) | $88,400 | pulled up by the top end — the median is the better "typical" |

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