America’s wealth movers: Top 15 states by average net worth
America’s wealth movers: Top 15 states by average net worth
America’s wealth movers: Top 15 states by average net worth
08.21.2025
In the first half of 2025, Americans across the U.S. saw financial gains in their net worth. See how your state stacks up.
Read more: The average net worth by age in America
Conclusion
Though Americans say you need $5.3 million net worth to be considered successful, just 27% rank wealth as the highest benchmark, according to Empower research. Rather, most Americans say happiness (59%) is the most important factor – being able to spend money on the things and experiences that bring the most joy, doing what you love, followed by the luxury of free time (35%) to pursue personal passions. Over a third say success is just as much about physical wellbeing (35%) as it is how much money they have (27%).
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