Profile
American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author
#3 in Pastors today
Joel Osteen’s has a net worth of $180 Million as of 2024. He owns multiple Mansions and Houses, Luxury Yachts, and even a Private Jet. Osteen earns over $30 million annually through his investments, real estate business, and anonymous gifts and donations, according to Forbes.
For instance, in January 2024, Osteen sold his Spanish-style mansion in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, for $12 million, making a $3 million profit from the sale.
Joel Osteen Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Net Worth | $180 Million |
| Annual Income | $30 Million |
| Book Royalties | $9 Million |
| Gold Reserves | $10 Million |
| Stock Portfolio | $22 Million |
How did Osteen get so wealthy?
Osteen owns over 16 mansions, half of which were gifted to the Church. Osteen today lives in his $27 million in Houston, Texas. This property is spread across 90 acres and comes with over 40 bedrooms, three pools, a tennis court, golfing, and shooting ranges.
Osteen owns three mansions in Texas, Two in California, and one in New Hampshire. Most of these properties were suspiciously gifted by wealthy donors.
What cars does he own?
Osteen owns many of the top luxury car brands in the world. Joel Osteen’s collection of cars are valued at over $15 Million. Doesn’t this show how huge his net worth is!
There has been a report in Forbes that Osteen has recently gifted himself a Ferrari 812 that has cost him over $500k.
How about Income Tax and IRS?
Osteen has tremendous support from many evangelical Senators and Congressman, to whom he donated millions in campaign funds. According to US Tax Law, Churches are considered as charities and therefore all their receipts are exempt from tax.
This explains why someone like Osteen or Billy Graham has had so much money and assets, according to Forbes. In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast of Texas, causing widespread devastation and displacing thousands of people.
During this time, Joel Osteen and his Church faced criticism that they did not help the poor. Joel Osteen is a classic case study as to whyore and more people are losing trust in the Church and are despising the rich.
Real Estate Assets
Joel Osteen’s real estate portfolio, valued at $100 million, includes several high-profile properties and extensive land holdings:
- Chicago, Illinois: A $20 million luxury home.
- Miami, Florida: A $15 million waterfront property.
- Beverly Hills, California: A $12 million modern mansion.
- Scottsdale, Arizona: A $10 million desert retreat.
- Lake Tahoe, Nevada: A $7 million lakeside estate.
Additionally, Osteen owns approximately 2,000 acres of land across various locations, including:
- Texas Hill Country: 800 acres of scenic land.
- Florida Panhandle: 500 acres of prime development land.
- Colorado: 300 acres of rural property.
- Georgia: 200 acres of wooded land.
- Tennessee: 200 acres of countryside.
Wealth Graph
| Net Worth in 2024 | $180 Million |
| Net Worth in 2010 | $100 Million |
| Net Worth in 2000 | $31 Million |
| Net Worth in 1980 | $500,000 |