Americans 75 and Older Become Richest Group as Median Net Worth Jumps 37% to $505,000
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Oct 13
Americans 75 and Older Become Richest Group as Median Net Worth Jumps 37% to $505,000
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Oct 13
Summary
Federal Reserve data show Americans 75 and older became the nation’s richest age group in 2025, with median family net worth rising to $505,000 from $367,000 in 2022.
A 52.41% total-return gain in the S&P 500 and higher home values lifted older households most because they hold more wealth in retirement accounts and long-owned homes.
Median family net worth nationwide rose just 2% after inflation to $215,900, while families under 35 saw wealth fall 23% to $33,000.
The survey said wealth inequality changed little overall, with gains concentrated among groups already better off by age, income, education and homeownership.