The 20 Most Expensive Shopping Streets in the U.S.
$72 per square foot
Located in San Diego’s downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter mixes old with new, stately Victorian-era buildings with modern skyscrapers. Fifth Avenue is lined with unique boutiques specializing in vintage, eclectic and trendy fashion offerings.
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$78 per square foot
Del Mar Heights is one of the highest-end submarkets in San Diego, with its premier shopping center on Del Mar Heights Boulevard. The center is in the process of expanding.
$90 per square foot
Chevy Chase, which straddles Maryland and the District of Columbia, is also home to premier shopping. Wisconsin Avenue features Saks Fifth Avenue, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Cartier and Tiffany & Co., among others. The Shops at Wisconsin Place houses Bloomingdale’s and Cole Haan.
$110 per square foot
In the heart of the capital, Dupont Circle may be a lesser known shopping area in D.C., but it features quirky boutiques like hat shop Propper Topper, make-your-own-jewelry shop Bedazzled and Second Story Books & Antiques for literary addicts.
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$145 per square foot
Walnut Street runs from the waterfront to the city center, but its most classy stretch is between Broad Street and 18th Street. It includes The Shops at the Bellevue, which houses Nicole Miller, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tiffany & Co.
$150 per square foot
A national historic district founded in 1751, Georgetown offers more than 450 options for shopping, dining and entertainment. Luxury shops include Hugo Boss, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Tory Burch.
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$150 per square foot
A resort destination with historic Spanish-style buildings featuring red tiled roofs, Worth Avenue boasts antique stores, art galleries and upscale retailers like Cartier, Chanel, DEA Luxury Italian Linens, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors.
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$150 per square foot
Dating back to the 1870s, this once-residential neighborhood is a shopping mecca, mixing international designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Mangano and Burberry with chic boutiques, national stores and mom-and-pop shops.
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$175 per square foot
In the heart of downtown filled with historic buildings, the loop offers bargain basements like Nordstrom Rack, DSW and T.J. Maxx along with trendy favorites like Old Navy, Urban Outfitters and H&M.
In the heart of downtown filled with historic buildings, the loop offers bargain basements like Nordstrom Rack, DSW and T.J. Maxx along with trendy favorites like Old Navy, Urban Outfitters and H&M.
$220 per square foot
Sandwiched between the White House and the Capitol, Penn Quarter is a revitalized historic neighborhood that offers dining, shopping and entertainment.
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$325 per square foot
This mile-long open-air promenade offers stores, dining and entertainment. Much of the retail is typical, mall-type stores like Macy’s, Gap and Forever 21 with a sprinkling of high-end brands like Armani and Lacoste.
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$340 per square foot
After the recession, this one-block luxury corridor battled vacancies. Now it’s back and upscale brands Tom Ford and CH Carolina Herrera have opened up shop next to stalwarts that never left, such as Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo and Hermes.
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$495 per square foot
Bordering one side of Union Square, this four-block stretch between Kearny and Mason streets is home to such upscale retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Prada, Burberry and Giorgio Armani.
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$525 per square foot
A 13-block stretch along North Michigan Avenue, The Magnificent Mile is packed with more than 460 stores, including high-end retailers Burberry, Chanel, Coach and La Perla.
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$650 per square foot
A 2.6-acre public plaza, Union Square offers a mix of local and national stores and upscale department stores like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Barneys. Its Maiden Lane features luxe brands like Chanel, Hermes, Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch.
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$795 per square foot
Located in Lower Manhattan, this former Bohemian design paradise has transformed into a must-shop destination with global brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Nike in loft-like buildings.
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$800 per square foot
While the street is two miles long, three short blocks make up the most famed part of this shopping district. World-class fashion brands such as Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani and Valentino populate the palm tree-lined street.
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$1,000 per square foot
Not quite as chic as above 50th Street, the lower part of 5th Avenue still boasts some well-known shopping destinations as well as the eastern starting point of the Diamond District on 47th Street and the shops along Rockefeller Center.
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$1,500 per square foot
The part of Madison Avenue that expands into Manhattan’s posh Upper East Side is known for its high-end boutiques and luxury brands from Barneys New York and Coach to Cartier, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin.
$3,500 per square foot
Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue to the south and the Apple Store to the north, this stretch is famous for luxury retailers and their flagships stores. Tiffany & Co., Bergdorf Goodman, Harry Winston, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Gucci line this avenue, making it the most expensive retail street in the U.S. — and the world.
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