Rush Limbaugh

The American radio personality, and political commentator Rush Limbaugh left an unforgettable impact on traditionalistic media. He was mostly known for his distinctive voice and rather polarizing opinions, which made him a renowned figure in American talk radio, and has also helped him in shaping traditional discourse for around three decades.

The Rush Limbaugh Show, hosted by him greatly became one of the highest-rated talk-radio programs in the U.S., which also earned him multiple awards and substantial fortune. Even though he had been shrouded in a couple of dissensions and health issues which included a long battle with lung cancer, Limbaugh's impact continued until he passed away in 2021.

What was Rush Limbaugh’s Net Worth?

Before he died Rush Limbaugh had a net worth of around $600 million.

Limbaugh’s primary source of income was "The Rush Limbaugh Show," through which he commanded a lucrative contract with iHeartMedia, although the details of the earlier deal have not been unveiled, it is known that Limbaugh signed an 8-year contract extension with the radio company, and was worth $400 million, which averaged his income $50 million annually. After 8 years in 2016, he signed another 4-year contract extension which further secured an additional $84 million in annual income.

Besides that, Rush Limbaugh was once also a bestselling author, with book sales adding around $35 million to his already massive bank of wealth. Some of his titles, like "The Way Things Ought To Be" and "See, I Told You So," went on to sell millions of copies and added around $1-2 million to his wealth.

What was Rush Limbaugh’s claim to fame?

Before he fully committed to radio, Rush Limbaugh had aspirations of working in professional baseball and had even served as the Director of Group Sales for the Kansas City Royals.

Rush Limbaugh’s journey towards fame has been accompanied by numerous ups and downs, and most importantly specific periods that led him to become one of the most well-known radio-personality in the U.S.

• Early Radio Beginnings: Back in the 1970s Rush Limbaugh started his career as a disc jockey at Top 40, by adopting the stage name of "Bachelor Jeff Christie." Even though he faced numerous setbacks and also got fired several times, his experience during this time helped him shape himself up for satirical and political commentary.
• Transition to Talk Radio: In 1984, Limbaugh relocated to Sacramento, California, where he went on to assume the role previously held by Morton Downey Jr. and launched "The Rush Limbaugh Show." His unique on-air persona quickly resonated with audiences, leading to national syndication by 1988, which marked the commencement of his rise to stature.
• National Syndication and Popularity: "The Rush Limbaugh Show" exploded in popularity, so much so that it became a national sensation, and expanded from just 56 stations to over 600. This outburst of popularity made Limbaugh a household name in American radio and by 1992 his show was the most-listened-to-talk radio program in the U.S.
• Television and Books: Beyond radio, Limbaugh also hosted a national television show and published numerous books, which included bestsellers like “The Way Things Ought to Be and See, I Told You So.”
• Peak Influence and Awards: Limbaugh kept his grip on the airwaves, with “The Rush Limbaugh Show” reaching around  30 million weekly listeners. He also racked up several accolades including Radio Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. And even that wasn’t enough as he received the the highest civilian honor in the U.S., the Presidential Medal of Freedom just a year before he died in 2021.

How does Rush Limbaugh spend his wealth?

Limbaugh was such a person who used to love living a luxurious life that was accompanied by lavish assets including houses and cars. Here is a list of the assets he owned.

How many houses does Rush Limbaugh own?

While he made a huge fortune, Rush Limbaugh spent quite some wealth on luxurious estates in a few locations.

• Palm Beach, Florida Estate: The Palm Beach Estate is the most notable property which was located at 1495 North Ocean Boulevard, and was purchased in 1998 for $3.9 million, and was sold for a record $155 million in 2023.
• Manhattan Apartment, New York City: Besides the Palm Beach Estate, Limbaugh also owned a luxury apartment in New York City's Upper East Side, which he purchased for $11.5 million in 2010, however, the current status of this apartment is unknown.
• West Palm Beach, Florida Condo: The second property that Limbaugh owned in Palm Beach is a condo in West Palm Beach at 101 North Clematis Street, which has very little information revealed.

How big is Rush Limbaugh’s car collection?

Rush Limbaugh was not particularly a car guy, however, he owned a couple of luxurious ones. Here are the cars that were owned by him:

• Maybach 57 S: Rush used to roll in a stylish black Maybach 57 S a car synonymous with luxury and sophistication. He frequently used this $470,000 car for personal transportation and was also known to own extras for his guests.
• Chevrolet Suburban: Rush also owned a $90,000 Chevrolet Suburban, which he referred to as his "Rushmo" vehicle. It was also frequently used by him during road trips.

What are Rush Limbaugh’s charitable contributions?

Rush Limbaugh raised millions of dollars for leukemia and lymphoma research through his annual Cure-A-Thon.

Rush Limbaugh was renowned for his generosity, making significant donations to various causes throughout his life. Here are some of his notable charitable contributions:

• Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation: Limbaugh was a staunch supporter of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, and gave away $4.2 million to the children of fallen soldiers and law enforcement officers. 
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Through numerous radiothons, Limbaugh also raised over $3 million to fund the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
• Stand Up for Betsy Ross T-Shirts: In reply to a discussion covering the Betsy Ross flag, Limbaugh started the sale of t-shirts that came with the flag's design that surprisingly raised over $3 million for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and supported the first responders and their households.
• Two If By Tea: Limbaugh's “Two If By Tea” iced tea brand contributed over $1 million in the form of product and cash donations to various causes that included aiding American troops and disaster relief efforts. However after Rush passed away the presence of this brand slowly faded away along with its yearly donations.