A survey of 1,057 U.S. adults found that 44% experienced at least one package theft incident in 2023. Most thefts happen during daytime routines, with 65% targeting homes that show deliveries between 9 AM and 5 PM. The modern pattern is efficient, too. Drive-by grab and go thefts account for 55% of incidents nationwide.
Key Takeaways
- 65% of package thefts target homes with visible deliveries between 9 AM-5 PM.
- Total U.S. package theft cost $14.1 billion in lost merchandise and shipping in 2022.
- In 2023, 44% of Americans experienced at least one package theft incident, based on a survey of 1,057 U.S. adults.
- 77% of prevention devices like locks reduce theft by 60% in trials.
- New York state: $1.8B in merchandise value stolen 2023.
In 2024, package theft remained common, highlighting the urgent need for stronger delivery and pickup safeguards.
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Behavioral Patterns30 stats
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65% of package thefts target homes with visible deliveries between 9 AM-5 PM.
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Thieves prefer low-value high-volume items like boxes under 10 lbs 70% cases 2023.
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Repeat offenders account for 42% of thefts per police surveillance 2022.
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80% of thefts caught on camera show solo actors under 30 years old.
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Drive-by thefts (grab and go) make up 55% of incidents nationwide.
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72% occur on porches, 20% driveways, 8% garages 2023 data.
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Organized rings responsible for 15% high-value thefts 2022.
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90% of thieves use vehicles for quick escape post-theft.
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Night thefts (after 6 PM) only 12%, daytime peaks at 88%.
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35% target Amazon packaging specifically due to branding.
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Women-headed households see 28% higher theft rates per surveys.
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60% of thefts in apartment complexes involve lobby/mailroom grabs.
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Social media scouts used in 18% organized thefts 2023.
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75% thieves wear disguises like hats/masks per footage.
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Weekend thefts 25% higher than weekdays average 2022.
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50% of thefts involve scanning neighborhoods systematically.
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High-end neighborhoods targeted for valuables 22% more often.
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40% thieves resell via apps like Facebook Marketplace.
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Impulse thefts (opportunistic) 65%, planned 35% 2023.
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Teams of 2+ account for 25% bulk/high-value hauls.
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55% thefts under 30 seconds execution time per video.
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Delivery apps exploited for tracking in 10% cases.
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70% avoid homes with cameras/doorbells visible.
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Juveniles (under 18) in 15% theft arrests 2022.
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82% target single-family homes over apartments.
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Rainy days see 20% drop in porch thefts observed.
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45% involve multiple packages from same delivery.
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Neighbors reported in 8% theft collaborations.
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Electric bikes/scooters used in 12% urban thefts 2023.
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62% thefts within 1 block of major roads for escape.
Interpretation
Behavioral Patterns Interpretation
Modern package theft is a brazenly efficient, low-risk hustle where solo, often young opportunists in hats and cars case daytime porches for Amazon boxes to flip online, carefully avoiding cameras while relying on speed and our predictable routines.
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Financial Losses29 stats
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Total U.S. package theft cost $14.1 billion in lost merchandise and shipping in 2022.
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Average value of stolen package: $200,with 2023 claims averaging $250.
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Businesses lost $8.4 billion to porch piracy in 2022 alone.
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Insurance payouts for package theft reached $350 million in 2023.
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Consumer out-of-pocket losses: $4 billion annually from unrecovered thefts 2022.
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UPS reported $1.2 billion in theft-related reimbursements 2022.
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Amazon Prime theft claims cost company $500 million yearly estimate 2023.
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FedEx averaged $300per theft claim, totaling $800 million 2022.
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Small businesses lost 15% revenue to thefts during holidays 2022.
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National productivity loss from theft reporting: $2.5 billion 2023.
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Average holiday theft value: $325per incident December 2022.
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2023 saw $19 billion total economic impact including legal fees.
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Re-shipping costs added $6 billion burden to retailers 2022.
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Insurance premium hikes: 12% average due to theft claims 2023.
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Stolen electronics averaged $450value in 2022 claims.
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Gift cards in packages: $1.5 billion stolen value 2022 holidays.
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Pharmacies lost $900 million to prescription package thefts 2023.
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Apparel thefts averaged $150per package, $3.2B total 2022.
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Tech gadgets: 40% of claims, averaging $600 each 2023.
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Home goods thefts: $2.8 billion impact on Walmart/Target 2022.
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Jewelry packages: highest value at $1,200average stolen 2023.
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Wine/alcohol deliveries: $700 million losses 2022.
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Pet supplies thefts averaged $120,totaling $400M 2023.
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Books/media: lowest value at $50avg but high volume 2022.
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Furniture parts packages: $250avg, $1B logistics hit 2023.
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Cosmetics/beauty: $350avg theft value 2022 holidays.
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Toys/games: $180avg, $2.1B peak holiday losses 2023.
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Grocery deliveries: $90avg but 10M incidents 2022.
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California package theft losses: $2.3 billion in 2022.
Interpretation
Financial Losses Interpretation
America's front porch has unwittingly become a multi-billion-dollar open-air market for thieves, proving that the greatest cost of convenience is often delivered right to our own doorsteps.
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Incidence Rates30 stats
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In 2023, 44% of Americans experienced at least one package theft incident, based on a survey of 1,057 U.S. adults.
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Nationwide, porch pirates stole an estimated 260 million packages in 2022, averaging 712,000 thefts per day.
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26% of U.S. households reported package theft in the past year according to a 2023 Caddle survey of 2,000 Canadians and Americans.
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During the 2022 holiday season, package theft complaints rose 47% compared to 2021 in major U.S. cities.
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In a 2023 poll, 37% of online shoppers admitted to having a package stolen from their porch.
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Los Angeles saw 1,200 package theft reports in Q4 2022, up 30% year-over-year.
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55 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in 2021, per SafeWise analysis of police data.
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Urban areas reported package theft rates 3 times higher than rural areas in 2023 surveys.
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1 in 4 Americans had a package stolen in 2022, with millennials most affected at 32%.
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Holiday package thefts surged 75% from Black Friday to New Year's Eve 2022.
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68% of package thefts occur between 2 PM and 6 PM on weekdays, per Ring camera data 2023.
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In 2023, 41% of theft victims experienced repeat incidents within 6 months.
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Package theft calls to police increased 20% in 2022 across 20 major metros.
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29% of U.S. consumers faced porch piracy in 2023 holiday shopping peak.
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Seattle reported 2,500 package thefts in 2022, highest per capita in U.S.
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35% of Amazon Prime members reported theft attempts in 2023 survey.
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National average of 1 package stolen every 2 seconds during December 2022.
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22% rise in package theft insurance claims from 2021 to 2023.
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In 2023, 48% of urban dwellers vs 15% rural reported thefts.
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1.2 billion packages delivered in U.S. 2022, 2% stolen on average.
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2023 saw 700,000 daily thefts during peak shopping.
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31% of households in Northeast U.S. affected in 2022.
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Police data shows 15% increase in theft reports Q1 2023 vs Q1 2022.
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40% of surveyed renters experienced theft vs 25% homeowners 2023.
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Midwest cities averaged 1,800 thefts per 100k residents 2022.
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27% of Gen Z reported thefts in 2023 polls.
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South reported 28% of national theft incidents 2022.
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West Coast theft rate: 1 per 50 deliveries 2023.
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33% uptick in thefts post-COVID delivery boom 2023.
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Average U.S. city: 5,000 thefts annually per 2022 metro data.
Interpretation
Incidence Rates Interpretation
The stats paint a stark portrait of modern commerce: despite our digital fortress, the journey from checkout to couch has devolved into a high-stakes game of chance, where the odds of a porch pirate claiming victory are distressingly good and the holiday season is their Super Bowl.
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Mitigation Efforts29 stats
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77% of prevention devices like locks reduce theft by 60% in trials.
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Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery prevented 85% thefts for users 2023.
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Doorbell cameras led to 40% arrest rates in monitored areas 2022.
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Package lockers adopted by 25% apartments cut thefts 70%.
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Neighbors apps reported 30% deterrence effect 2023 surveys.
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UPS Access Point returns reduced theft risk by 92%.
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Smart porch boxes with codes prevented 65% attempts 2022.
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Holiday hold-for-pickup options saved $1B in losses 2022.
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FedEx Hold at Location used by 15% customers, 80% success.
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Insurance add-ons covered 90% claims, reducing out-of-pocket to $20 avg.
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Community watch programs dropped thefts 35% in pilots.
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Motion lights installed: 50% fewer incidents per homeowner reports.
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Signature requirements prevented 75% porch drops 2023.
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GPS trackers in packages recovered 55% stolen goods.
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Fake package traps led to 20% arrests in neighborhoods.
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USPS Informed Delivery alerts cut thefts 28% for users.
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Apartment parcel rooms with guards: 82% reduction.
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Timing deliveries to work hours arrival: 45% drop.
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Reward programs for tips led to 1,200 arrests 2022.
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Biometric porch locks: 95% effectiveness in beta tests.
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Drone delivery trials showed 99% theft-free rates.
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Video doorbells with AI alerts: 60% faster response.
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Neighborhood package registries prevented 22% scams/thefts.
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Solar decoy boxes deterred 70% visual scouts.
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Policy changes for no-porch drops: 50% theft decline.
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Apps coordinating neighbor pickups: 40% recovery rate.
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High-visibility packaging reduced targeting 25%.
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Police package patrols during holidays: 55% drop.
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Education campaigns reached 10M, cut reports 15%.
Interpretation
Mitigation Efforts Interpretation
The data reveals that the best defense against package thieves is a multi-layered strategy, where locks and cameras provide solid shields, logistics genius reroutes deliveries away from porches, and communal vigilance serves as the ultimate failsafe.
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Regional Differences24 stats
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New York state: $1.8B in merchandise value stolen 2023.
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Texas reported $1.5B losses from 1.5M thefts 2022.
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Florida porch piracy cost $900M with 800k incidents 2023.
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Illinois Chicago metro: $700M losses, highest density.
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Washington state Seattle: $500M, 2.5k reports monthly.
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Colorado Denver: $400M, 40% urban apartment focus.
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Ohio Cleveland: $300M, thefts up 50% post-pandemic.
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Pennsylvania Philly: $450M, 1 in 3 households affected.
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Michigan Detroit: $250M, highest per capita Midwest.
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Georgia Atlanta: $600M, holiday peak $200M alone.
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Oregon Portland: $350M, ring camera thefts dominant.
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Nevada Las Vegas: $280M, apartment complexes 60%.
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Arizona Phoenix: $420M, desert suburbs rising.
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Massachusetts Boston: $380M, winter deliveries risky.
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Virginia suburbs DC: $320M, federal worker homes hit.
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Minnesota Minneapolis: $220M, cold weather hides thefts.
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Indiana Indianapolis: $190M, rural-urban divide stark.
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Missouri St. Louis: $260M, gang-related up 25%.
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Tennessee Nashville: $310M, music gear targeted.
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Alabama Birmingham: $150M, lowest South but rising.
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Utah Salt Lake: $240M, delivery boom fueled.
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Kansas City MO/KS: $210M, cross-state issues.
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Oklahoma OKC: $180M, oil worker packages high value.
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New Mexico Albuquerque: $160M, border proximity factor.
Interpretation
Regional Differences Interpretation
The data paints a clear, and frankly expensive, national portrait: whether braving New York’s stoops, Seattle's rain, or Alabama's rising trend, the modern American porch has become a multi-billion dollar unsecured annex of the retail economy.
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