How Much It Takes to Be in the Top 10% in the StateBefore we get to the top 10%, let's look at the median household income in the U.S. Also, according to the Motley Fool, "the average U.S. household income in 2024 was $121,000, while the median household income was $83,730." Also, "adjusting for inflation, median household income rose 4% from 2023." The term "median household income" refers to the "income where half of households in a county earn more and half of households earn less," according to County Health Rankings. Across the nation, not specific to one state, that number is roughly $210,000 a year in income or a net worth of around $1.8 million.