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Single adults vs. couples: estimated net worth in San Francisco.
For ages 25–34 in the San Francisco metro, median estimated net worth is $47,364 for single adults and $200,762 for couples combined.
Modeled wealth estimates. About the comparison
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Where the household gap is widest.
In San Francisco, the largest dollar gap between single-adult and couple median estimated net worth occurs at ages 55–64: $135,940 versus $1,195,868. The gap is $1,059,928. 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 | $47,364 | $200,762 |
| 35–44 | $53,128 | $616,560 |
| 45–54 | $141,894 | $947,012 |
| 55–64 | $135,940 | $1,195,868 |
| 65–74 | $224,420 | $1,018,862 |
| 75+ | $285,606 | $848,290 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $47,364 | $200,762 |
| Seattle | $37,004 | $136,166 |
| Boston | $32,808 | $146,130 |
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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