US States

Arizona generates a $570 billion economy with 7.58 million residents growing at 1.46% annually (nation's 4th-fastest), powered by a record-shattering $29.7 billion in visitor spending during 2024—$81 million per day—that supports 193,800 direct tourism jobs and delivers $4.2 billion in tax revenue reducing every household's burden by $889 annually. The state's 45.7 million annual visitors (including 20.8 million overnight stays) spend across Phoenix's tech corridors, Scottsdale's luxury resorts, and gateway communities serving Grand Canyon's 11.3 million national park visitors, creating year-round economic momentum that outpaces national growth while attracting California refugees seeking lower taxes, 300 days of sunshine, and housing costs 40% below West Coast metros.

Your retail space captures Arizona's explosive convergence of tourism dominance and migration-driven population surge, where international visitors jumped 20% with spending up 30% in recent years while 72% of overnight guests arrive from out-of-state with California, Texas, New York, and Florida leading contributor markets. Phoenix alone welcomed 20.8 million visitors spending $5 billion in 2024, averaging $13.7 million daily across shopping, dining, and entertainment that directly supported 56,599 jobs—and the state's diverse tourism portfolio spans luxury desert resorts, wine country experiences, mountain retreats, and mining heritage towns ensuring balanced year-round traffic without seasonal dead zones. Arizona delivers the Southwest's most dynamic growth trajectory, tourism spending that rivals small countries, and a pro-business climate attracting both affluent retirees and tech workers who transform every shopping center into prime territory for capturing America's fastest-growing consumer base.

California powers the fourth-largest economy on Earth with $4.1 trillion in GDP and 39.5 million residents generating unprecedented consumer density. The state attracted 268 million visitors who spent $157 billion in 2024, creating a retail environment where every shopping center captures both local purchasing power—median household income of $100,149—and massive tourist traffic that no other state can match.

Innovation drives California's retail dominance: tech wealth from Silicon Valley, entertainment dollars from Los Angeles, and 58 Fortune 500 headquarters create concentrated affluence unmatched anywhere. Shopping centers here don't just serve neighborhoods—they become destinations for global consumers who expect California's lifestyle, culture, and cutting-edge trends. Your retail space here positions your brand at the center of what defines American consumer culture.

Nevada commands a $269 billion economy with 3.27 million residents growing at 1.7% annually (6th-fastest nationally), anchored by Las Vegas's unmatched $55.1 billion tourism spending machine and zero state income tax that drives business migration from California and beyond. The state's 41.7 million visitors in 2024 spent a record $1,322 per person—52.6% above pre-pandemic levels—fueling a $87.7 billion total economic impact where tourism alone represents 37% of state GDP and supports 385,000 jobs across hospitality, entertainment, retail, and convention industries that define the Silver State's explosive growth trajectory.

Your retail space captures Nevada's unique position as America's entertainment and convention superpower, where 6 million annual convention attendees spend $1,681 per trip (33% more than leisure visitors) and shopping expenditure surged 12.8% to $281 per visitor in 2024—the highest category increase across all tourism spending. Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue hit a record $9.1 billion in 2024 while major events like Super Bowl LVIII and Las Vegas Grand Prix flood the state with affluent consumers seeking premium experiences year-round. Nevada delivers the nation's most concentrated high-spending tourist traffic, zero income tax competitive advantage, and an entertainment-driven economy that transforms every shopping center into prime territory for capturing discretionary dollars from the world's most lucrative visitor base.

New York commands the third-largest economy in America with 19.5 million residents who generate $1.6 trillion in GDP annually. The state delivers unmatched consumer density—from Manhattan's 8.3 million residents to Buffalo's thriving urban centers—creating constant foot traffic that turns shopping centers into revenue engines. Add 291 million annual tourists and you're tapping into the highest-spending consumer base in North America.

Shopping centers here capture customers with unprecedented purchasing power: median household income hits $81,386, 40% above the national average. The state's cultural diversity creates demand for specialized retail concepts that command premium rents, while its position as America's financial and cultural capital ensures your brand gains visibility that extends far beyond your physical location. In New York, retail space isn't just real estate—it's a launchpad.

Oregon commands a $330 billion economy with 4.3 million residents and zero state sales tax—making it one of only five states where every retail dollar goes further for consumers. This tax advantage drives cross-border shopping pilgrimages from neighboring states, while the state's $80,426 median household income and tech wealth from Nike, Intel, and Columbia Sportswear headquarters fuel premium consumer spending across Portland, Eugene, and Bend's thriving retail corridors.

Tourism injected $14.3 billion into Oregon's economy in 2024, supporting 121,000 jobs as visitors flock to coastal destinations, mountain recreation, and urban shopping districts. Your retail space captures spending from both affluent local consumers who benefit from tax-free purchases and the constant flow of tourists seeking Oregon's unique combination of natural beauty and shopping value. Position your brand where tech wealth, tourism traffic, and America's most retailer-friendly tax structure converge.

Texas dominates American economic expansion with $2.7 trillion in GDP and 31.3 million residents driving the fastest-growing major state economy. The state captured 62 million visitors who spent $97.5 billion in 2024, creating a retail environment where explosive population growth meets massive tourist spending—all backed by zero state income tax that puts more money in consumers' pockets than any comparable market.

Texas leads the nation in job creation for the 13th consecutive year and houses 53 Fortune 500 headquarters—more than any state—generating unprecedented business density and corporate spending power. Shopping centers here don't just serve stable markets; they capture migration momentum as 563,000 new residents arrived last year seeking opportunity and lower costs. Your retail space in Texas positions you at the epicenter of America's economic future, where growth isn't a projection—it's already happening.

Washington commands $856 billion in GDP with 8.1 million residents generating the nation's third-highest per capita output at $88,215—surpassing even California. The state attracted 111 million visitors who spent $25 billion in 2024, while median household income of $94,952 ranks seventh nationally, creating a consumer base with both high spending power and steady tourist traffic that fuels shopping center revenue year-round.

Tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing anchor an innovation economy that generates concentrated wealth across Seattle and beyond, while zero state income tax keeps more money in consumers' wallets. Shopping centers in Washington capture spending from both affluent local residents and millions of tourists exploring everything from Seattle's urban energy to the state's natural wonders. Your retail space here taps into a market where high incomes, visitor spending, and business momentum converge to deliver sustained growth.