A little perspective, around here.
Estimated net worth percentiles in Chicago.
For adults ages 25–34 in the Chicago metro, median estimated net worth is $19,843. Where do you stand?
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Little wealth at the lower quarter.
In Chicago's modeled distribution for single adults ages 25–34, the 25th percentile of estimated net worth is $404. That puts the lower-quarter benchmark close to zero, even though the median is $19,843. Net worth includes debts, home equity and retirement accounts; it is not a cash balance.
Who's in the middle?
| Benchmark | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $404 |
| Median (50th) | $19,843 |
| 75th percentile | $98,792 |
| 90th percentile | $255,242 |
These estimates compare assets minus debts across economic units. They describe a modeled distribution, with no adjustment for your spending needs or financial goals.
Compare median estimated net worth across age bands →
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How do other metros compare?
| Metro | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $19,843 | $255,242 |
| Minneapolis–St. Paul | $19,360 | $242,484 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $18,056 | $242,498 |
Shown with the two other supported metros whose single-adult medians at ages 25–34 are closest in dollars. Wealth figures are modeled estimates, not observed city wealth. These comparisons do not adjust for local living costs.
Other questions worth asking.
All metro comparisons and national age benchmarks →
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- Average net worth at 30: national context
- Average net worth at 35: national context
- Average net worth at 40: national context
- Median income at 30: national context
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