Joe Gorga net worth: Wealth and personal details of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star explored

Joe Gorga with Melissa Gorga (Image via Instagram/@joeygorga)
Joe Gorga with Melissa Gorga (Image via Instagram/@joeygorga)

Joe Gorga is a returning cast member of the popular Bravo reality show The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Married to RHONJ star Melissa Gorga, Joe rose to fame after appearing in the show's third season. Joe's Instagram bio introduces him to his millions of followers as a real estate developer, Bravo TV father, and husband to Melissa.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joe Gorga's estimated net worth is $3 million. However, it is a combined net worth with his wife, Melissa. Besides venturing into real estate, Joe performs as a stand-up comedian and runs his own development company. He has also written a guidebook that discusses various topics, from business to relationships.


Joe Gorga from Real Housewives of New Jersey has multiple business ventures

Joe Gorga specializes in home construction

Guiseppe "Joe" Gorga was born on August 12, 1979, in Paterson, New Jersey. His family in Italy emigrated to the United States several years ago and have lived there ever since. He met Melissa at a nightclub in Cancun. Once their relationship progressed, the duo tied the knot in 2004, and now they have three children.

Joe Gorga runs his own renovation company called Gorga Development, LLC. As a luxury service provider, his business takes up contracts for big and small re-development projects. They remodel kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, build patios and walkways, and offer several other services.

"Bringing your vision to life with quality craftsmanship in home construction," his company banner read.

Joe Gorga is a cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Joe Gorga first appeared in the third season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. He was introduced as the brother of the cast member, Teresa. Melissa clashed with Teresa on several matters, and while Joe defended his wife, Melissa chose to move away from the drama. The duo was living in their Montville estate when they decided to relocate to a property Joe bought in Franklin Lakes.

According to Bravo TV's official website, Joe struggled to sell the Montville estate with a price tag of $3.8 million and chose to rent it out instead. In 2020, when the property was finally sold, the Gorgas moved into their Franklin Lakes home. In season 14 of RHONJ, Joe and his wife held an Italian-themed housewarming party, flaunting their newly built home. Joe also owns a waterfront house in Tom River, New Jersey.

As per a Vulture article published in May 2021, the husbands of the RHONJ wives are the only ones from The Real Housewives franchise to get paid. However, a specific number has not been revealed. Since Joe has appeared as a prominent figure in the show, it can be speculated that he has amassed significant earnings from RHONJ.


Joe Gorga is a comedian and an author

Joe does comedy shows across the United States. He has shared the stage with several other comedians, including Mike Marino. In an episode titled "The Jersey Boys" of Melissa's podcast, On Display, Joe opened up about his journey in standup comedy.

"Standup is possibly one of the hardest things you can do," said Joe.

Besides doing comedy, Joe has also authored a bestseller book titled The Gorga Guide to Success, where he talks about the trials and tribulations of establishing oneself in business as an entrepreneur and in the family as a father and husband. He shares details about the journey he had to undertake to excel in his career.

He further motivates his readers to follow a disciplined lifestyle to achieve their goals. Joe often shares motivational Instagram posts with his fans, flaunting his career-oriented personality.


The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 14 premiered on May 5, 2024.

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