The price of a pound of weed in the United States as of early 2024 generally ranges from about $800 to $2,500, depending on factors such as quality, location, and whether it is purchased legally or on the street.
- On average, the national price is around $1,000 per pound for commercial-level cannabis, with dispensary prices for high-quality flower often around $1,400 per pound
- Prices vary significantly by state. For example, California and Nevada typically see prices between $1,200 and $1,500 per pound, Colorado around $1,000 to $1,400, while states like Massachusetts and New Jersey can have prices as high as $2,000 to $2,500 per pound
- Indoor-grown cannabis tends to be more expensive than outdoor or greenhouse-grown due to higher potency and quality
- The illegal market often has higher prices than dispensaries, with street prices sometimes exceeding legal market rates
- Buying in bulk (by the pound) is mostly done by vendors or very experienced consumers, as most retail sales are in smaller increments like grams or ounces
In summary, expect to pay roughly $1,000 to $1,400 per pound on average at a dispensary, with prices varying widely by state and quality
