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How much is a pound of marijuana
1. Legal Market Prices (as of 2025):
- Outdoor-grown cannabis:
$500 – $800 per pound
(Lower quality, cheaper production) - Greenhouse-grown cannabis:
$800 – $1,200 per pound
(Balanced quality and cost) - Indoor-grown cannabis:
$1,200 – $2,000+ per pound
(Premium quality, higher potency)
2. Black Market Prices:
- In prohibition states or remote areas:
$2,500 – $4,000 per pound
(Risk premiums and scarcity drive up cost)
3. Key Price Factors:
- THC potency – Higher THC = higher price
- Terpene profile – More flavorful/aromatic = more valuable
- Trimming – Hand-trimmed = premium; machine-trimmed = cheaper
- Cultivation method – Indoor > Greenhouse > Outdoor (in cost and quality)
- Supply & demand – Oversupply lowers prices, harvest season matters
- State taxes & regulations – Legal markets may impose high excise and local taxes
4. Retail vs. Wholesale:
- Wholesale: Dispensaries or producers buying bulk (by the pound)
- Retail: Consumers pay 3x–5x more per gram when buying small quantities
5. Summary:
A pound of marijuana costs anywhere from $500 to over $4,000, depending on legality, quality, source, and location. Legal states offer cheaper, regulated access, while illegal markets drive up the price due to risks and limited supply.
