A little perspective, around here.
Single adults vs. couples: estimated net worth in Chicago.
For ages 25–34 in the Chicago metro, median estimated net worth is $19,843 for single adults and $83,636 for couples combined.
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Where the household gap is widest.
In Chicago, the largest dollar gap between single-adult and couple median estimated net worth occurs at ages 55–64: $92,954 versus $712,350. The gap is $619,396. Household composition differs, so this does not measure the financial effect of getting married or adding a second earner.
Two different household pictures.
| Age band | Single adults | Couples, combined |
|---|---|---|
| 18–24 | Not enough local data | Not enough local data |
| 25–34 | $19,843 | $83,636 |
| 35–44 | $21,306 | $293,942 |
| 45–54 | $83,348 | $415,530 |
| 55–64 | $92,954 | $712,350 |
| 65–74 | $143,546 | $689,150 |
| 75+ | $208,438 | $630,782 |
These estimates compare assets minus debts across economic units. They describe a modeled distribution, with no adjustment for your spending needs or financial goals.
How do other metros compare?
| Metro | Single adults | Couples |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $19,843 | $83,636 |
| Minneapolis–St. Paul | $19,360 | $94,616 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $18,056 | $77,972 |
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.
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