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Single adults vs. couples: estimated net worth in New York.
For ages 25–34 in the New York metro, median estimated net worth is $28,748 for single adults and $110,076 for couples combined.
Modeled wealth estimates. About the comparison
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Where the household gap is widest.
In New York, the largest dollar gap between single-adult and couple median estimated net worth occurs at ages 55–64: $84,826 versus $802,126. The gap is $717,300. 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 | $28,748 | $110,076 |
| 35–44 | $26,328 | $337,258 |
| 45–54 | $82,410 | $476,460 |
| 55–64 | $84,826 | $802,126 |
| 65–74 | $145,564 | $758,470 |
| 75+ | $208,088 | $657,960 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $28,748 | $110,076 |
| Austin | $29,128 | $100,318 |
| Denver | $31,272 | $112,712 |
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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