Free Top 20 U.S. States by Average Household Debt (2020-2025) Chart
The chart illustrates the U.S. states with the highest average household debt from 2020 to 2025, revealing financial patterns and consumer debt pressures across regions. Massachusetts records the highest average at $15.9 thousand, indicating the most significant household debt burden among the top states. New Jersey follows closely with $15.5 thousand, while New York ranks third with $15.4 thousand. California holds $15 thousand, highlighting its position as a high-cost state. Washington reports $14.6 thousand, and Maryland comes next with $14.5 thousand. Illinois and Virginia both average $14.3 thousand, while Pennsylvania sits at $14 thousand. Texas and Arizona register $13.8 thousand, alongside Michigan at $13.6 thousand. Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida each show averages around $13.3–13.5 thousand, while Ohio, Wisconsin, and Tennessee remain close behind. Missouri posts $13.1 thousand, and Indiana closes the ranking with $12.8 thousand, reflecting regional disparities in household financial obligations.
| Labels | 2020–2025 Average Household Debt (USD thousands) |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15.9 |
| New Jersey | 15.5 |
| New York | 15.4 |
| California | 15 |
| Washington | 14.6 |
| Maryland | 14.5 |
| Illinois | 14.3 |
| Virginia | 14.3 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 |
| Texas | 13.8 |
| Arizona | 13.8 |
| Michigan | 13.6 |
| Georgia | 13.5 |
| North Carolina | 13.3 |
| Florida | 13.3 |
| Ohio | 13.2 |
| Wisconsin | 13.2 |
| Tennessee | 13.2 |
| Missouri | 13.1 |
| Indiana | 12.8 |
