Median home equity rose by $47,900 from 2019 to 2022, contributing to an increase in U.S. median household net worth to $176,500.





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Rising Home Equity Boosted Household Wealth During Pandemic

The median net worth of U.S. households increased about $40,000 from 2019 to 2022, primarily due to rising home equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation, median household net worth was $176,500 in 2022, up from $136,500 in 2019. Among households that owned a home, median home equity increased by $47,900 during that time.

All estimates are adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars.

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Among more commonly held assets, or assets held by at least half of all households, home equity had the largest value.

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