The typical American household had a net worth of $204,900 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau, but where you live makes a large difference. Among the 43 states Census publishes, the median runs from $61,080 in Oklahoma to $643,300 in Hawaii, more than ten times as much. Most of that gap is home equity: states with expensive housing produce households with much larger net worth on paper.
Median Household Net Worth by State
| Rank | State | Median Net Worth | Excluding Home Equity | Median Home Equity (owners) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $643,300 | $218,000 | $600,000 |
| 2 | Washington | $402,800 | $132,500 | $375,000 |
| 3 | Colorado | $385,200 | $125,200 | $355,000 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $378,900 | $128,900 | — |
| 5 | New Jersey | $354,400 | $84,860 | $328,000 |
| 6 | Virginia | $314,500 | $113,100 | $250,000 |
| 7 | Maine | $312,600 | $131,300 | — |
| 8 | Utah | $311,500 | $94,060 | $350,000 |
| 9 | Idaho | $310,300 | $99,880 | $300,000 |
| 10 | Maryland | $300,600 | $164,500 | $270,000 |
| 11 | California | $299,100 | $88,080 | $502,000 |
| 12 | Arizona | $294,000 | $84,140 | $300,000 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $277,400 | $116,800 | $181,000 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $264,200 | $115,500 | $267,000 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $259,400 | $135,000 | — |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $256,200 | $88,980 | $180,000 |
| 17 | Illinois | $253,500 | $82,000 | $199,000 |
| 18 | Montana | $252,200 | $63,800 | $250,000 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $241,600 | $108,200 | $201,000 |
| 20 | Oregon | $237,600 | $66,570 | $268,000 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $235,900 | $124,100 | $400,000 |
| 22 | Florida | $224,000 | $47,880 | $250,000 |
| 23 | Georgia | $204,800 | $56,650 | $200,000 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $203,700 | $82,810 | $180,000 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $198,700 | $50,020 | $200,000 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $193,800 | $85,380 | $155,000 |
| 27 | Michigan | $189,900 | $61,100 | $195,000 |
| 28 | Indiana | $189,700 | $64,320 | $147,000 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $173,000 | $54,370 | $200,000 |
| 30 | Texas | $159,100 | $43,000 | $189,000 |
| 31 | Nevada | $151,300 | $28,000 | $232,000 |
| 32 | Iowa | $150,800 | $50,880 | $114,000 |
| 33 | Missouri | $149,500 | $43,680 | $140,000 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $146,300 | $32,410 | $125,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $144,700 | $70,400 | $137,000 |
| 36 | Ohio | $132,900 | $42,190 | $157,000 |
| 37 | Alabama | $128,100 | $29,120 | $128,000 |
| 38 | New York | $111,400 | $42,910 | $220,000 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $102,900 | $15,200 | $120,000 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $99,000 | $22,580 | $150,000 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $97,380 | $25,690 | $119,100 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $72,050 | $17,520 | $100,000 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $61,080 | $23,670 | $125,000 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation, State-Level Wealth Tables 2024 (median household net worth; national median $204,900). Not published for Alaska, Delaware, District of Columbia, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming, where the Census sample is too small.
The state figures here are Census Bureau medians, which show what the typical household holds, not averages. The “excluding home equity” column shows how much of each state’s wealth is tied up in housing.
Highest Net Worth States
| Rank | State | Median Net Worth | Excluding Home Equity | Median Home Equity (owners) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $643,300 | $218,000 | $600,000 |
| 2 | Washington | $402,800 | $132,500 | $375,000 |
| 3 | Colorado | $385,200 | $125,200 | $355,000 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $378,900 | $128,900 | — |
| 5 | New Jersey | $354,400 | $84,860 | $328,000 |
| 6 | Virginia | $314,500 | $113,100 | $250,000 |
| 7 | Maine | $312,600 | $131,300 | — |
| 8 | Utah | $311,500 | $94,060 | $350,000 |
| 9 | Idaho | $310,300 | $99,880 | $300,000 |
| 10 | Maryland | $300,600 | $164,500 | $270,000 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation, State-Level Wealth Tables 2024 (median household net worth; national median $204,900).
Most of the top states have high home values, such as Hawaii, Washington and Colorado. Median home equity for owners is $600,000 in Hawaii and $502,000 in California (11th), more than twice the national median of $220,000.
Lowest Net Worth States
| Rank | State | Median Net Worth | Excluding Home Equity | Median Home Equity (owners) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Kentucky | $146,300 | $32,410 | $125,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $144,700 | $70,400 | $137,000 |
| 36 | Ohio | $132,900 | $42,190 | $157,000 |
| 37 | Alabama | $128,100 | $29,120 | $128,000 |
| 38 | New York | $111,400 | $42,910 | $220,000 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $102,900 | $15,200 | $120,000 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $99,000 | $22,580 | $150,000 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $97,380 | $25,690 | $119,100 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $72,050 | $17,520 | $100,000 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $61,080 | $23,670 | $125,000 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation, State-Level Wealth Tables 2024 (median household net worth; national median $204,900).
The lowest medians are concentrated in the South (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky), where incomes and home values are lower. New York is the outlier: its median net worth ($111,400) is about half the median home equity of its homeowners ($220,000), which suggests a large share of its households, likely renters, have no home equity at all. State figures come from a survey sample and can move a lot from one release to the next, so treat small gaps between states with caution. Lower home equity means households build less wealth from homeownership, and among the assets most households hold, home equity is the largest.
What Drives Net Worth Differences Between States
1. Home values and equity
Among the assets held by at least half of households, home equity has the largest value. Homeowners build more equity where home prices are high and rising, which helps explain why coastal and mountain states rank high. The flip side is that high-cost states are expensive to buy into.
2. Income and savings
Higher incomes make it easier to save and invest, and states with more high-paying jobs tend to rank higher, though high living costs offset some of the advantage.
3. Age of the population
Net worth rises with age until retirement, so states with older populations tend to show higher medians. See average net worth by age.
4. Retirement savings
The median household’s retirement accounts are worth $89,150 nationally (among households that have them, Census 2024), and access to workplace plans varies by state and industry.
Compare Yourself
Your state’s median is a local benchmark; the national percentiles show where you stand overall:
| Percentile | Net Worth at or Above |
|---|---|
| 25th | $27,900 |
| 50th (median) | $216,100 |
| 75th | $813,000 |
| 90th (top 10%) | $2,538,500 |
| 95th (top 5%) | $4,937,400 |
| 99th (top 1%) | $16,269,700 |
| 99.9th (top 0.1%) | $63,983,000 |
Source: Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, public data (2025 dollars). Families grouped by the age of the household head; percentiles computed from the survey's weighted records.
Use the net worth percentile calculator or the by-age version to find your exact percentile, and see millionaires by state for where the wealthiest households live.
How to Build Net Worth in Any State
- Own your home if it makes sense locally — home equity is the largest asset among those most households hold, though renting and investing the difference can work out better in very expensive markets
- Max out tax-advantaged accounts — a 401(k) ($24,500 in 2026) and IRA ($7,500)
- Keep housing costs in proportion to income — especially in high-cost states
- Avoid high-interest debt — interest costs eat into net worth wherever you live
- Consider state taxes — states without an income tax leave your pay untaxed at the state level, but sales and property taxes vary, so compare the total tax bill
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