Legal Weed, Higher Equity: Cannabis States See $60K More in Home Value Gains
Briefly

In the U.S., states that have legalized recreational cannabis have experienced greater home value appreciation than states where it remains illegal. Since 2009, homes in legal states gained an average of $222,958 in value, surpassing the $162,631 increase in illegal states. As of 2024, the average home in recreational cannabis states is valued at $447,635, which is 39% higher than in non-recreational states. Nine out of ten states with the highest home value increases have legalized cannabis, showing a strong correlation between legalization and increased property values.
According to a report from Clever Offers, states with legalized recreational cannabis have seen significantly higher home value appreciation than those that haven't, with a difference of $60,327 since 2009.
The average home in a recreational cannabis state is worth $447,635, which is about 39% higher than the $320,904 average in non-recreational states, suggesting cannabis legalization boosts home values.
Home values in states with legal recreational use have climbed by an average of $222,958 since 2009, compared to just $162,631 in states where cannabis remains illegal.
Of the ten states that saw the largest home value increases since 2009, nine have legalized cannabis in some form, indicating a strong correlation between legalization and property value appreciation.
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