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Single adults vs. couples: estimated net worth in Columbus.

For ages 25–34 in the Columbus metro, median estimated net worth is $14,752 for single adults and $70,976 for couples combined.

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Where the household gap is widest.

In Columbus, the largest dollar gap between single-adult and couple median estimated net worth occurs at ages 55–64: $85,358 versus $725,010. The gap is $639,652. Household composition differs, so this does not measure the financial effect of getting married or adding a second earner.

Two different household pictures.

Median estimated net worth by age, in 2025 dollars
Age bandSingle adultsCouples, combined
18–24Not enough local dataNot enough local data
25–34$14,752$70,976
35–44$16,828$262,376
45–54$85,261$382,088
55–64$85,358$725,010
65–74$139,420$645,152
75+$208,350$594,440

These estimates compare assets minus debts across economic units. They describe a modeled distribution, with no adjustment for your spending needs or financial goals.

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How do other metros compare?

Single-adult and couple medians, ages 25–34: estimated net worth, in 2025 dollars
MetroSingle adultsCouples
Columbus$14,752$70,976
Atlanta$16,472$79,360
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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