All eyes are on Zohran Mamdani, who gave a tough time to his opponents endorsed by Trump in the New York City mayoral elections, and emerged victorious. The 34-year-old democratic socialist became the first Muslim candidate of South Asian origin to be elected as the mayor of the largest cities in the United States. Mamdani ran against independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in what came to be known as the most contentious election witnessed in recent times. Beyond the political frame, Mamdani has quite a different identity, and his net worth might just shock you.
Before we dig into his curious biography, we must remember the criticism he received from Donald Trump, and then, befitting Mamdani, he returned them during his victory speech. Summing up his feelings with a strong set of words, he did not wait a breath as he said, “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” Meanwhile, the 79-year-old U.S. President wasn’t going to sit back tight; his Truth Social post indicated an imminent clash in the proceeding days ahead. He wrote “AND SO IT BEGINS!”. Additionally, he pretended to distance himself from the losses and urged Republicans to pass voter reform and terminate the filibuster.
Well, as Americans await to see Trump and Mamdani’s equation in the coming days, let us inform you that the latter has his ancestry both linked to India and Africa. Well, one would be surprised to know that the new New York City mayor has close connections to Indian cinema through his mother, Mira Nair, who is one of the most recognized filmmakers. On the other hand, Mamdani’s father, Mahmood, is a noted academician. Because of his strong Indian connections, Zohran is a fluent Hindi speaker and has run several of his election campaigns in this particular South Asian language to engage voters of Indian origin.
Trump spent 4 years pretending “real America” was just white, angry, and afraid.
Mamdani just stood on a stage and said:
Yemeni bodega owners.
Mexican grandmothers.
Senegalese taxi drivers.
Uzbek nurses.
Trinidadian cooks.
Ethiopian aunties.
That’s the America Trump tried to…
— Dr. Lucien Wolfe 🇺🇸 (@LucienWolfe111) November 5, 2025
The most interesting aspect of his life is Zohran’s net worth. The politician enjoys a modest wealth of $200,000. After holding the mayoral chair, he will earn double his previous paycheck. As a result, his net worth is supposed to be hiked to approximately $260,000, from his $142,000 when he had just started as a state legislator.
His net worth is estimated to come from land he owns in Uganda, his birthplace. During his 2023 financial disclosures while still a state legislator, he had informed of being an owner of four acres of land that he acquired in Jinja, Uganda, in 2012. Additionally, his property next to the source of the River Nile was also estimated to be valued at somewhere between $150,000 and $250,000.
Becoming the mayor, Zohran Mamdani would become privy to several privileges, including a lavish residence called Gracie Mansion.
“I am a Democratic Socialist!”
– – Zohran Mamdani – – pic.twitter.com/kZIROOjzD7
— Ken Fendler (@KenFendler) November 5, 2025
Meanwhile, a Forbes report estimates Zohran Mamdani’s New York lifestyle entitles him to a relatively modest livelihood. The report stated that he resides in a rent-controlled apartment located in Astoria, for which he pays about $2250 per month. Interestingly, the New York mayor does not own a car but prefers to use public transportation, including the subway, even for official meetings.
In other news, Mamdani clapped back at Donald Trump’s “I think I’m a much better-looking person” comment on CBS’s 60 Minutes. Taking to X, a video showed a street interview of the New York mayor addressing Trump’s jibe. He said, “My focus is on the cost of living crisis, bro.”
