It's been almost 15 years since we were first introduced to Matt Roloff on Little People, Big World when the show premiered on TLC in 2006, and he and his fam are still going strong — even ex-wife Amy Roloff. Between running Roloff Farms, starring in his own reality show, and grabbing gigs on the side, it goes without saying that Matt has managed to find some major success, and that means that he must have built up some pretty substantial wealth, right? So what is his net worth?
Though Matt has never shared exactly what's in his bank account, from what we know about him, it's pretty easy to deduce how he makes his money. Through multiple income streams besides just the show and the farm, Matt has managed to make a pretty good amount of money through the years, and as far as we can tell, the success he's found is showing no signs of slowing down — at least, not for a long time. People just can't get enough of the Roloffs!
Read on for Matt's estimated net worth, and the way he makes his money. This guy is managing to make bank and spend plenty of time with his friends and family all at the same time.
Matt's Net Worth in a Number
According to Celebrity Net Worth, these days, Matt's net worth about $4.5 million — not too shabby! Of course, we have no way of verifying this — since it's not like Matt is making his bank statements public — but since we do know what many of his streams of income are, it seems reasonable that this number is pretty accurate.
Working as a Computer Programmer
As The Sun pointed out, Matt was a computer programmer before Little People, Big World, which is a pretty lucrative career in itself. (He was off to a good start before reality TV fame found him!) At first, Matt worked in Silicon Valley before he and the fam moved to Oregon for another, similar job, where they'd live in a much more family-friendly area.
Co-Founding a Company
Matt also co-founded a company named Direct Access Solutions, which helps businesses become more accessible for employees and customers with dwarfism. It offers kits filled with products that make things like adjusting the thermostat, reaching the sink to wash hands, and turning lights on and off easier for those with dwarfism who may not be able to reach everything others can.
'Little People, Big World'
When Little People, Big World premiered on TLC in 2006, it's safe to say that Matt's life — and his bank account — changed forever. Though we don't know the exact payout per episode, an agent told Business Insider that stars of reality shows like this one stand to make about $7,000 to $10,000 per episode.
Producer Status
Matt also acted as an executive producer — and sometimes, just producer — on Little People, Big World. Though he wasn't a producer on every season, Matt Roloff was definitely enough to impact his net worth. According to Matt's IMDb page, he's acted as an executive producer for 59 episodes, co-producer for 30 episodes, and producer for nine episodes — which surely added to his paycheck.
Roloff Farms
Roloff Farms is one of Matt's main moneymakers. The farm is occasionally open for visitors and private tours, which brings in cash, and it also sells salsa on site and in some grocery stores — not to mention the fact that there's a store on the grounds that sells Roloff merch. According to Distractify, the farm itself was worth more than $1.6 million in 2018, so there's a good chance that worth has grown since then.
Pumpkin Season
The biggest event for Matt each year is pumpkin season at Roloff Farms. That's when the farm is open to the public, and for a $15 per adult admission, people can come check out the farm, the pumpkin patch, and take part in other fall fun. Plus, the fam also makes money off of concessions, pumpkin sales, and merch.
Event Venue
When pumpkin season isn't going on, Roloff Farms is available as an event venue. For a rental fee of $850, it's available for weddings for up to 25 guests (small affairs only), but that's not the only way to spend time on the farm. For $200 per hour, people can rent space on the farm for other private events, like family reunions or company picnics.
Writing Books
Becoming a best-selling author has definitely helped Matt's bottom line! He wrote the book Against Tall Odds: Being David in a Goliath World in 1999, and then with the rest of his family, he wrote the book Little Family, Big Values: Lessons in Love, Respect and Understanding for Families of Any Size, which was released in 2007.
Children's Books
One of Matt's more recent ventures? Authoring children's books. In 2017, he published Little Lucy, Big Race, which he dedicated to his grandson, Jackson Roloff. It's based on Matt's dog, Lucy, who was born the smallest in her litter of puppies, and is all about overcoming adversity — like Matt has had to do in his life growing up with dwarfism.
Motivational Speaking
Much like his ex, Amy Roloff, Matt also works as a motivational speaker … and it seems like he makes bank when he's hired for events. According to his profile on AAE Speakers, he commands between $10,000 and $20,000 when he's hired as a keynote speaker for a live event, and he's also available for virtual events.
Real Estate
Matt doesn't just own the property on the farm, he also owns a vacation home that surely adds to his net worth. As The Sun has reported, Matt and girlfriend Caryn Chandler bought her parents' home in Arizona in 2018, for $375,000, and they now use it as a place to get away to when they travel. Not a bad investment for this couple, either.
Buying Amy's Land on the Farm
In 2019, Amy sold Matt some of her land on Roloff Farms — including the house she lived in — and it was a pretty steep price, which just goes to show that he has the funds to back that kind of large purchase up. At the time, Radar Online reported that Amy made $667,000 off of the sale, which has now added to Matt's assets.
The Future Is Bright for Matt
Between the farm, the success of Little People, Big World, and all of the assets Matt has, it's safe to say that his financial and professional future look pretty bright. It wouldn't be surprising at all to see his net worth continue to grow as the years pass — especially if the show keeps killing it with viewers on TLC.
