Homeowners worth $197,349 more than renters, census study shows

It may sound like real estate industry hype: Owning a home is the best pathway to wealth.
But recently published census data dramatically suggest history backs up the property game’s marketing theme. In December 2013, the most recent data on personal assets available, the median net worth of the U.S. homeowning household was 90 times bigger than a renter.
Yes, NINETY TIMES. Or, to be precise: $199,557 vs. $2,208.
Now, you may think this math is kind of obvious. Owners are typically an