Economists Reveal 'Home Alone' McCallister Family's Wealth

Report finds iconic movie family among top 1% of Chicago households, with home valued at $2.4 million in 2022.

Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago have determined that the McCallister family from the iconic movie 'Home Alone' were among the top 1% of Chicago households based on the value of their home.
The McCallister's house, located in a wealthy Chicago suburb, was estimated to be worth around $2.4 million in 2022.
To afford such a house in 1990, the McCallisters would have needed an income of $305,000, which is estimated to be around $665,000 in 2022.
The movie never reveals the professions of the McCallister parents, but it has been speculated that the mother, Kate, was a fashion designer.
The wealth of the McCallister family has been a topic of interest for fans, as the family was able to afford a Christmas vacation to Paris for 15 family members.