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11 Million Homes have $308,000 income in US

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Affluent Market Tracking Study #8: Fall 2005 Survey of the Wealthiest 10% of U.S. Households to their offering. The eighth in an ongoing series of research reports based on twice yearly surveys of the most affluent 10% of U.S. households (a total of 11 million households with an average income of $308,000 and average net worth of $2.7 million).

The survey tracks plans for major expenditures (automobiles, boats, cruises, vacation homes, primary residences, and major home remodeling) for the next 12 months. The survey also tracks anticipated changes in spending in 17 categories of products and services.

These include fine jewelry and watches, domestic and international travel, dining in casual and upscale restaurants, furniture, major appliances, entertainment equipment, home computer equipment, entertainment, recreational activities, collectibles, designer and non-designer apparel, and charitable and political contributions.