Image Credit: Shutterstock. f11photo A dozen years after Colorado and Washington first legalized recreational cannabis, nearly half of states in the United States and the District of Columbia have followed suit, while 37 states have legalized it for medical use only.
In legalized states, marijuana markets have thrived, leading to higher home values and $3 billion in tax revenue flowing into state coffers in 2022. Plus, many pot enthusiasts have moved across the country to states where they can enjoy legal weed.
One of the best cities for leaf lovers to enjoy the high life is Denver, which was named the best weed city in America, according to a 2024 study from Real Estate Witch and Leafly — the leading online resource for cannabis consumers. Portland was the runner-up, followed by Las Vegas.

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