How Many Shopping Malls Are in the United States?
There are 992 shopping malls in the United States as of 2026 — including regional enclosed malls, premium outlet centers, lifestyle centers and mixed-use retail destinations spread across all 50 states.
Key Findings
- California leads with 36 malls — more than any other state, reflecting its large and geographically diverse population.
- Florida, New York and Texas round out the top four, each with 18–23 malls indexed.
- 70 outlet centers operate across the US, offering factory-direct pricing from national brands.
- Smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska and Rhode Island have zero or one indexed mall — typically served by regional centers in neighboring states.
Top 10 States by Mall Count
| Rank | State | Malls | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | 36 | View malls → |
| #2 | Florida | 23 | View malls → |
| #3 | New York | 20 | View malls → |
| #4 | Texas | 18 | View malls → |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | 13 | View malls → |
| #6 | Illinois | 11 | View malls → |
| #7 | Virginia | 11 | View malls → |
| #8 | Ohio | 9 | View malls → |
| #9 | Michigan | 8 | View malls → |
| #10 | North Carolina | 8 | View malls → |
Complete State-by-State Breakdown
The table below shows every US state and territory with its current mall count as indexed by MallsInfo.
| State | Abbr. | Malls |
|---|---|---|
| California | CA | 36 |
| Florida | FL | 23 |
| New York | NY | 20 |
| Texas | TX | 18 |
| Pennsylvania | PA | 13 |
| Illinois | IL | 11 |
| Virginia | VA | 11 |
| Ohio | OH | 9 |
| Michigan | MI | 8 |
| North Carolina | NC | 8 |
| Arizona | AZ | 7 |
| Colorado | CO | 7 |
| Georgia | GA | 7 |
| Connecticut | CT | 5 |
| Kentucky | KY | 5 |
| Maryland | MD | 5 |
| Massachusetts | MA | 5 |
| Nevada | NV | 5 |
| New Jersey | NJ | 5 |
| Washington | WA | 5 |
| Hawaii | HI | 4 |
| Louisiana | LA | 4 |
| Oregon | OR | 4 |
| South Carolina | SC | 4 |
| Alabama | AL | 3 |
| Indiana | IN | 3 |
| Iowa | IA | 3 |
| Minnesota | MN | 3 |
| Missouri | MO | 3 |
| Utah | UT | 3 |
| West Virginia | WV | 3 |
| Wisconsin | WI | 3 |
| Arkansas | AR | 2 |
| Mississippi | MS | 2 |
| Montana | MT | 2 |
| New Mexico | NM | 2 |
| North Dakota | ND | 2 |
| Oklahoma | OK | 2 |
| Tennessee | TN | 2 |
| Delaware | DE | 1 |
| Maine | ME | 1 |
| New Hampshire | NH | 1 |
| Alaska | AK | 0 |
| Idaho | ID | 0 |
| Kansas | KS | 0 |
| Nebraska | NE | 0 |
| Rhode Island | RI | 0 |
| South Dakota | SD | 0 |
| Vermont | VT | 0 |
| Wyoming | WY | 0 |
Types of Malls Counted
The 992 figure covers several distinct property types. Not every property commonly called a "shopping center" is included — this data focuses on major enclosed regional malls, premium outlet centers, Mills properties and community lifestyle centers that function as primary retail destinations.
- Regional enclosed malls: The traditional shopping mall format — a fully enclosed, climate-controlled building anchored by department stores. The majority (~838) of indexed properties fall into this category.
- Outlet centers (70 total): Open-air or semi-enclosed shopping complexes with factory-direct and off-price stores from name brands.
- Lifestyle centers: Open-air shopping districts combining retail, dining and entertainment in a walkable environment.
- Not counted: Strip malls, community shopping centers, grocery-anchored centers and single-tenant big-box locations are excluded from this count.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 992 shopping malls indexed on MallsInfo as of 2026. This covers major regional enclosed malls, premium outlet centers and lifestyle centers across all 50 states.
California has the most malls of any US state with 36 indexed properties, followed by Florida (23), New York (20) and Texas (18).
The narrative of "dying malls" applies mainly to lower-tier enclosed malls that lost anchor department stores. Premium outlet centers, lifestyle centers and well-located regional malls continue to thrive — many of the 992 properties in this directory are actively expanding their store counts.
There are 70 outlet centers and Mills properties indexed in the US, operated by companies like Simon Property Group (Premium Outlets, Mills), Tanger Outlets and others.
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