In 10 states, homeowners have significant wealth tied up in home equity, often surpassing or closely matching their overall net worth. Hawaii leads with median home equity of $600,000 and net worth of $692,700, while California shows $550,000 in equity versus $273,800 net worth. Other states include Massachusetts, Washington, Colorado, Idaho, New Jersey, Utah, Maryland, and Oregon. High home equity reflects strong housing markets but may limit financial flexibility.