More middle-class Americans than ever are quietly joining the ranks of millionaires — at least on paper. Thanks to decades of home appreciation, retirement savings and stock market growth, hitting a ...

According to Federal Reserve data, the median net worth for Americans in their mid-40s to early 50s is about $150,000. That number serves as a baseline for middle-class status, although other factors, ...

Do you earn enough to be considered "middle class" in Ohio? The socioeconomic tier is commonly defined by annual household income, and an August report from GoBankingRates revealed just how much ...

SACRAMENTO — A former state legislative leader says fellow Democrats in Sacramento have long ignored the housing needs of middle-class Californians. And he has a plan to help them buy a new home.

Being considered middle class has gotten more expensive over the years, and Delaware households are no exception. Rising costs of living, inflation and stagnant wages have reshaped what “middle-class” ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...

A recent study explored the income levels required to be considered middle class in each state, including Oregon. Oregon's cost of living is 12% higher than the national average, making it the eighth ...

The income needed to maintain middle-class status in the United States has risen—and Rhode Island is in the top 15 most expensive states, according to calculations by SmartAsset. Reaching middle-class ...

And if everyone is middle class, no one is middle class. There is, in fact, no universal definition, so it’s as much defined by education and cultural background as income. But the latter covers such ...

Do you think you're middle-class in Georgia? Depending on inflation and your cost of living, what defines people as "middle class" changes and evolves. This informal socioeconomic tier is often ...

High costs of living, including housing and insurance, contribute to residents leaving Florida. Despite higher living costs, Florida's middle-class income range is comparable to other states.

In Alabama, the definition of middle class varies widely depending on where you live and the cost of living. A recent analysis by GoBankingRates sheds light on the income levels needed to be ...