Median US Household Net Worth Example
Calculate net worth using figures close to the median US household, with a modest home, car, and typical debt levels.
How to use this tool
- Enter checking & savings, investments & retirement, real estate value, other assets (vehicles, etc.), mortgage balance, car loans, student loans, credit card balances and other liabilities in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your net worth and the full breakdown beneath it.
See how your net worth compares by entering figures similar to the median American household's assets and liabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as an asset?
- Assets include cash, savings, checking accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts (401k, IRA), the market value of real estate, vehicles, and valuable personal property.
- What counts as a liability?
- Liabilities include any money you owe: mortgage balance, auto loans, student loans, credit card balances, personal loans, medical debt, and any other outstanding obligations.
- Is a negative net worth bad?
- A negative net worth is common early in life, especially with student loans or a new mortgage. What matters most is the trend — if your net worth is growing over time, you're on the right path.