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Gavin Newsom has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He started off his career as a businessman and has founded a series of gourmet food and wine shops. He moved into politics in the year 1995 by volunteering for Willie Brown’s campaign. He was elected as Mayor of San Francisco in 2003 and was the youngest Mayor in the city’s history of 100 years. Currently, he is serving in California as a Lieutenant Governor.

 Gavin Newsom childhood was not easy as he suffered from severe dyslexia. His parents separated when he was two years old and divorced when he was five years old. Gavin did several odd jobs in high school to support his family. He graduated in 1989 with B.A. in political science from a reputed University - Santa Clara.

 With his works in politics, Newsom has proved that he is a different kind of leader who can solve even the toughest problems.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2011

Asset

Amount he paid for the 1,800-square-foot modern home

$2,145,000

2011

Sale of Asset

Value of his 3,051 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms home in San Francisco, California

$2,750,000

2008

Asset

Market of his home in Russian Hill neighborhood which he bought for $2.35 million in 2006

$2,995,000

2006

Asset

Annual earnings from his business interests

$392,000

2001

Asset

Estimated value of his business holdings

$6,900,000

1995

Asset

Annual earnings between 1996 and 2001 from his investments

$429,000