Net Worth Percentile Calculator
See how your net worth compares to other Americans by age group. Uses Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances data to calculate your wealth percentile.
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Net Worth
$200K
Net Worth Percentile
55th
Your net worth is higher than 54.5% of all U.S. households
0%You: 54.5%100%
Top
45.5%
Median (All Ages)
$193K
vs Median
+$7K
Your net worth of $200K is above the median of $193K for all U.S. households. You have more wealth than roughly 55 out of every 100 households in this group. To reach the 90th percentile, you would need a net worth of about $1.7M.
Net Worth Percentiles — All Ages (2024)
| Percentile | Net Worth | Your Position |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $16K | Above |
| Median (50th) | $152K | Above |
| 75th percentile | $642K | Below |
| 90th percentile | $1.7M | Below |
| 95th percentile | $3.0M | Below |
| 99th percentile | $10.0M | Below |
Median Net Worth by Age Group
| Age Group | Median Net Worth | Your Position |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | $39K | Above |
| 35-44 | $136K | Above |
| 45-54 | $247K | Below |
| 55-64 | $364K | Below |
| 65-74 | $410K | Below |
| 75+ | $336K | Below |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median net worth in the U.S.?+
The median U.S. household net worth is approximately $192,700. The average (mean) is much higher at about $1,060,000 because extremely wealthy households pull the average up. Median is a better measure of the 'typical' American's wealth.
What net worth makes you top 1%?+
A net worth of roughly $13 million or more puts you in the top 1% of U.S. households. The threshold varies by age: for under-35 households it's around $1.5M, while for 55-64 year olds it's around $15M.
What should my net worth be at my age?+
A common guideline is to have 1x your annual salary saved by 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, 8x by 60, and 10x by 67. However, these are rough targets. The median net worth by age group gives a more realistic picture of where Americans actually stand.
Does net worth include home equity?+
Yes. Net worth equals total assets minus total debts. Assets include home equity, retirement accounts, savings, investments, vehicles, and other property. Debts include mortgages, student loans, auto loans, credit cards, and any other liabilities.
Why is average net worth so much higher than median?+
The top 10% of households hold about 70% of all wealth. A few extremely wealthy families (with net worths in the billions) dramatically pull the average upward, making it unrepresentative of typical Americans. The median (50th percentile) is the point where exactly half of households have more and half have less.
How does net worth vary by age?+
Net worth generally increases with age due to accumulated savings, home equity, and investment growth. The median rises from about $39,000 for under-35 to $410,000 for ages 65-74, then declines slightly to $336,000 for 75+ as retirees draw down savings.