US States

Arizona's economy runs on two engines: tourism and migration. 45.7 million visitors spent $29.7 billion here in 2024—$81 million per day—while the population grows at the nation's 4th-fastest rate. People are fleeing California for lower taxes, 300 days of sunshine, and housing that costs 40% less.

Phoenix tech corridors mix with Scottsdale luxury resorts and Grand Canyon gateway towns. International visitors jumped 20%, spending up 30%. The state doesn't have seasonal dead zones—desert resorts, wine country, mountain retreats, mining heritage towns all pull traffic year-round. Retail spaces here tap into explosive growth from both tourists and new residents who bring California money and Texas optimism.

California runs the fourth-largest economy on Earth. $4.1 trillion in GDP. 39.5 million residents. 268 million visitors spent $157 billion in 2024. Median household income: $100,149.

Tech wealth from Silicon Valley. Entertainment dollars from Los Angeles. 58 Fortune 500 headquarters. Shopping centers here don't just serve neighborhoods—they're destinations for global consumers who come for California's lifestyle, culture, and trends. Retail spaces here sit at the center of American consumer culture. For better or worse.

Nevada is Las Vegas. 41.7 million visitors spent $1,322 per person in 2024—52.6% above pre-pandemic levels. Zero state income tax drives business migration from California.

6 million convention attendees spend $1,681 per trip—33% more than leisure visitors. Shopping expenditure surged 12.8% to $281 per visitor, highest increase across all spending categories. Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue: $9.1 billion in 2024. Super Bowl LVIII, Las Vegas Grand Prix—major events flood the state with affluent consumers year-round. Tourism represents 37% of state GDP. Retail spaces capture the nation's most concentrated high-spending tourist traffic.

New York: third-largest economy in America. $1.6 trillion in GDP. 19.5 million residents. 291 million annual tourists. Median household income: $81,386—40% above national average.

Manhattan's 8.3 million residents create constant foot traffic. Cultural diversity drives demand for specialized retail concepts. America's financial and cultural capital means your brand gains visibility beyond your physical location. In New York, retail space isn't just real estate—it's a launchpad.

Oregon has zero state sales tax. One of only five states where every retail dollar goes further. Drives cross-border shopping pilgrimages from neighboring states.

Median household income: $80,426. Tech wealth from Nike, Intel, Columbia Sportswear headquarters fuels premium spending across Portland, Eugene, Bend. Tourism injected $14.3 billion in 2024. Coastal destinations, mountain recreation, urban shopping districts—constant flow. Retail spaces capture both affluent locals benefiting from tax-free purchases and tourists seeking natural beauty with shopping value.

Texas dominates American economic expansion. $2.7 trillion in GDP. 31.3 million residents. Fastest-growing major state economy. Zero state income tax puts more money in consumers' pockets.

62 million visitors spent $97.5 billion in 2024. 53 Fortune 500 headquarters—more than any state. Led nation in job creation for 13th consecutive year. 563,000 new residents arrived last year seeking opportunity and lower costs. Shopping centers capture migration momentum. Retail spaces position you at the epicenter of America's economic future. Growth isn't a projection—it's already happening.

Washington runs on tech money. Nation's third-highest per capita output: $88,215—surpassing even California. Median household income: $94,952. Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing anchor an innovation economy that concentrates wealth across Seattle and beyond.

111 million visitors spent $25 billion in 2024. Zero state income tax keeps more money in consumers' wallets. Shopping centers capture spending from both affluent locals and millions of tourists exploring Seattle's urban energy and the state's natural wonders. Retail spaces tap a market where high incomes, visitor spending, and business momentum converge.