#11 - John Tyler

Net Worth: $51 million

Sometimes referred to as “His Accidency,” Tyler abruptly assumed office when President William Henry Harrison died 23 days into his term. In addition to inheriting the White House, Tyler also inherited a massive tobacco plantation and married into a rich family.


Number: 10th President
Party Affiliation: Whig Party
Years in Office: 1841 - 1845
3 years 10 months
State Affiliation: Virginia
Date of Birth: March 29, 1790

#10 - Bill Clinton

Net Worth: $55 million

Although Clinton had a successful law career before entering politics, his real wealth came after he left the White House. Clinton’s autobiography, My Life, has sold over 2.2 million copies. Additionally, Clinton has made a sizeable fortune from public speaking alone.


Number: 42nd President
Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Years in Office: 1993 - 2001
8 years
State Affiliation: Arkansas
Date of Birth: August 19, 1946

#9 - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Net Worth: $60 million

FDR was the longest-serving president in U.S. history, with over 12 years in the White House. He inherited significant wealth from his family and his marriage to Eleanor, but was never able to match the fortune of his older cousin Teddy.


Number: 32nd President
Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Years in Office: 1933 - 1945
12 years 1 month
State Affiliation: New York
Date of Birth: January 30, 1882

#8 - Herbert Hoover

Net Worth: $75 million

Unlike many of the presidents on this list, Hoover did not inherit any wealth. In fact, Hoover was an orphan who made his fortune in the mining industry. Unfortunately, his business savvy couldn’t stop the onset of the Great Depression.


Number: 31st President
Party Affiliation: Republican Party
Years in Office: 1929 - 1933
4 years
State Affiliation: Iowa
Date of Birth: August 10, 1874

#7 - Lyndon B. Johnson

Net Worth: $98 million

Following JFK’s assassination, Johnson assumed office under tragic circumstances, but quickly reinvigorated the nation with his War on Poverty. Johnson’s fortune primarily came from his large landholdings in Texas.


Number: 36th President
Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Years in Office: 1963 - 1969
5 years 2 months
State Affiliation: Texas
Date of Birth: August 27, 1908

#6 - James Madison

Net Worth: $101 million

Known as the “Father of the Constitution,” Madison earned substantial income as both president and secretary of state. However, his real wealth came from his 4,000+ acre plantation in Virginia, named Montpelier.


Number: 4th President
Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party
Years in Office: 1809 - 1817
8 years
State Affiliation: Virginia
Date of Birth: March 16, 1751

#5 - Andrew Jackson

Net Worth: $119 million

For a self-proclaimed populist who dismantled the Federal Bank, Jackson had a surprisingly high net worth. His fortune primarily came from substantial landholdings and his military career.


Number: 7th President
Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Years in Office: 1829 - 1837
8 years
State Affiliation: Tennessee
Date of Birth: March 15, 1767

#4 - Theodore Roosevelt

Net Worth: $125 million

Although the Roosevelts were a wealthy New York family, Theodore struggled financially in his earlier years. However, he gained wealth as a prolific author, writing over 40 books throughout his life. His most valuable asset was his Sagamore Hill estate on Long Island.


Number: 26th President
Party Affiliation: Republican Party
Years in Office: 1901 - 1909
7 years 6 months
State Affiliation: New York
Date of Birth: October 27, 1858

#3 - Thomas Jefferson

Net Worth: $212 million

A true Renaissance man, Jefferson had several successful business endeavors. But like many of the Founding Fathers, Jefferson’s real fortune came from property. Jefferson’s large Virginia estate Monticello remains an architectural wonder today.


Number: 3rd President
Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party
Years in Office: 1801 - 1809
8 years
State Affiliation: Virginia
Date of Birth: April 12, 1743

#2 - George Washington

Net Worth: $525 million

Washington’s massive net worth can be summarized in one word: land. The Washington family was one of the most successful land speculators in Virginia, and their Mount Vernon estate consisted of more than 8,000 acres.


Number: 1st President
Years in Office: 1789 - 1797
7 years 9 months
State Affiliation: Virginia
Date of Birth: February 22, 1732

#1 - John F. Kennedy

Net Worth: $1 billion

JFK’s father Joe Kennedy built his fortune through several successful business endeavors, including banking, stock trading, selling liquor (not always legally), and producing movies. Technically, Kennedy was never a billionaire himself–he was assassinated before he could inherit his family’s wealth. But while he held office, he had access to his family’s large trust fund and numerous real estate holdings.


Number: 35th President
Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
Years in Office: 1961 - 1963
2 years 9 months
State Affiliation: Massachusetts
Date of Birth: May 29, 1917

I don't understand these net worth estimates, especially for the deceased presidents mentioned in the article. Are the estimates nominal figures or have they been adjusted for inflation to reflect present-day dollar values?

Mama Peace is worth more than all of them put together. She made her money as top civil servant in Bayelsa State and from being the wife of the President