Study Pegs Median Net Wealth of Massachusetts Families at $370,000

White wealth dwarfs that of Black, Latino households, study finds

Boston Fed report reveals deep wealth gap in Massachusetts

Though many Massachusetts families find themselves on strong financial footing, nearly 16% have zero or negative net wealth. And one in three people say they can't afford a $400 unexpected expense.

Study pegs median net wealth of Massachusetts families at $370,000

Massachusetts families held a median net wealth of more than $370,000 last year, according to a new study.

Boston Fed updates oft-cited 2015 report finding median Black wealth in Boston was just $8

The new report updated the 2015 report, The Color of Wealth in Boston, but relies on a different methodology and the authors say it should not be directly compared to the previous report.

‘Wealth begets wealth.’ Mass. racial wealth gap persists, and homeownership is the driving force, new study finds. - The Boston Globe

Even in Massachusetts, where the overall median net worth is $374,000, deep structural inequities persist.

Study puts median net wealth of Mass. families at $370,000, highlights racial wealth gaps

Boston Fed survey finds Massachusetts median net wealth near $374,000, but big racial gaps remain and many can’t cover a $400 emergency.