Minnesota

Minnesota has Mall of America. That tells you everything. Nation's largest retail and entertainment complex drew 81.6 million visitors who spent $14.7 billion in 2024.

Median household income: $87,556—16% above national average. 15 Fortune 500 headquarters: Target, UnitedHealth Group. Medical technology leadership floods shopping centers with high-income professionals. Twin Cities concentration creates purchasing power density. Four-season appeal—summer lake culture, winter sports. Retail spaces capture both affluent local consumers and massive tourist traffic. Spillover from Mall of America elevates every location statewide.