Where Is Marijuana The Most Popular?

Very few would have imagined that at a certain point in time, marijuana would be legally accessible in some part of the world. Fewer would even guess that some cities would be popular for it. In the United States, Colorado has developed a name for itself as the most popular city for marijuana with revenues up to $1.3 billion. If that was not enough, newbies came in by the thousands, with over half a million getting high for their first time in Colorado. Looks like Colorado and marijuana are pals. It is no strange thought to wonder why it is so popular.

The industry has become even larger with time due to legalization in some places and the advancement of technology that makes it more convenient to smoke marijuana. Today you can find so many websites who offer innovative products for consumption and one of them is Grasscity, which is mostly known for their offer on a wide variety of dab rigs with different smoking features. But the choice you have doesn’t stop here, as all the methods for consumption that are available can be found under the categories you are interested in the most, which make smoking marijuana even more convenient. Considering it can also be used medically, there is a lot of potential and activity in investment toward this budding industry. With all these developments, some cities take the lead. Here they are.

City 1: New York

Rising high on this list is a city popular for baseball, basketball and its popular skyscrapers. But the reason it is on this list may seem sinister to some and others, a moment of pride and joy for being one of the top most cannabis smokers in the United States. Marijuana consumption in New York is about 77.44 metric tons despite it being partially legal. It is estimated that taxing marijuana in New York could generate $156 million in annual revenue and if taxed like cigarettes, $354.48 million. That is a boatload of tax revenue if you ask me. What makes it easily accessible is its price which is around $10.76 per gram so next time you are in the city, do not get cheated. Unfortunately, you need to be reminded that it accounts for the most arrests for marijuana possession in the world. Watch out for the cops.

City 2: Colorado

We have already partially explored this city in the introduction for being a high-profile city for cannabis smokers, enthusiasts and newbies. It is also popularly known for a public holiday specifically dedicated to smoking cannabis on April 20^th where smokers get to enjoy each other's company with their special and enjoyable herb. Colorado has a store for every 14213 residents, ranks 13^th in dispensaries and 31^st in head shops in the US. Additionally, about 15 percent of its resident’s smoke weed which is about 1 in every 6 people.

City 3: Chicago

Many people know Chicago as the home of the Chicago Bulls, one of the biggest basketball sports brands where Michael Jordan played. Few know it for being a little notorious. Close to 24.54 metric tons of cannabis have been smoked in Chicago in 2018. It has 91 head shops and 10 grow shops to satisfy their ever-growing cannabis market. No cannabis figures are complete without considering what the government could get from it should they legalize. For Chicago, it is estimated that they could earn revenues of $120 million in taxes should they ever choose to legalize marijuana. A gram of marijuana goes for about $11.46.

City 4: Los Angeles

Los Angeles is popular for being the city where most of the blockbuster movies and shows we watch on the big screen or on the small screen. Many people head there to realize their acting and singing dreams but that is not all it has to offer. Marijuana was legalized in California and due to that, there are 156 head shops and 46 grow shops. The residents smoke up to 36 metric tons per year. Partially, this is because it has one of the lowest prices for a gram of weed at $8.14 of all the cities on this list.

City 5: Alaska

The strangest city to feature here would be Alaska which actually has about 16 percent of its population having smoked weed in the last year. It is partially legalized to keep an ounce at home and the best part is, it does not have to be medicinal.

Conclusion

Cannabis has top cities where it is readily available and affordable for the enthusiast. Knowing the legalities behind each city will help any smoker avoid any run ins with law enforcement and maybe, have an enjoyable smoking experience.