When Colorado and Washington first legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, just 45% of Americans supported the measure. Today, public opinion has changed — 91% of Americans believe marijuana should be legal in some form, with 60% saying it should be legal for recreational use.
The “green wave” of public support has prompted 35 states to legalize weed for medical use, with 18 states and the District of Columbia giving residents the green light to smoke for recreational purposes. As legal markets expand, the marijuana industry has grown rapidly.
If it seemed like weed was as essential as toilet paper during the pandemic, you’re not high. More than 20 governors thought so, too, and deemed marijuana businesses essential. In 2020, the industry netted $13.4 billion, a number expected to increase to $33.6 billion by 2025.
Americans are consuming more cannabis than ever before, and tourists are flocking to mature and emerging markets for weed-infused experiences. To determine the best cities for stoners, we analyzed publicly available data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Google Trends, Price of Weed, DISA Global Solutions, and Yelp. [Read More @ Real Estate Witch]
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