SOUTHLAND – (INT) – Inflation or no inflation, Californians are opening their wallets.

California Stats
• Increase in California Debt: The average debt in California increased by $880 in Q3 2025.

• Average California Household Debt: The average household in California owes $259,773 in debt.

• California Rank: California’s debt increase ranks as the 2nd largest in the nation.

• By comparison, the nationwide average household owed a total of $154,152 at the end of Q3 2025, which is $13,466 below the all-time high.

The stats are based on new data from TransUnion and the Federal Reserve.

Story Date: November 17, 2025