United States Land Information Guides

U.S. Regional Breakdown

With a surface area of 3.9 million square miles, the U.S. is the third-largest country in the world. Hawaii, Alaska and 48 continental states make up this vast nation. The eastern seaboard is packed with population centers and remnants of America's colonial past.

The Appalachian Mountains separate the east coast from the Great Lakes region. The Mississippi-Missouri river system divides the eastern portion of the country in half. It is the fourth-largest river system in the world.

The Great Plains stretch across the center of the country, ending in the Rocky Mountains. Farther west, the Sierra Nevada Mountains run along the same path as the Rockies. The west coast is home to beautiful beaches and forests. From coast to coast, the U.S. has a stunning collection of landscapes and regions with their own unique characteristics.

U.S. Climate by Region

Since the country is so large and spans many different types of landscapes, there is considerable regional variation in climate. In the far western part of the country, California has a Mediterranean climate. There is heavy precipitation in the coastal marine zones of the Pacific Northwest. The American Southwest features a mid-latitude desert climate. A semi-arid steppe climate dominates the Rockies and the Mountain Time zone area. Cooler temperatures prevail in the Northeast and northern-most states of the Midwest. The American South features a humid, semi-tropical climate. The southern tip of Florida is actually a complete tropical climate.

U.S. Demographics by Region

According to U.S. Census estimates for 2007, over three million people live in the U.S. The majority of the nation's population lives in the country's metropolitan areas. The New York area has over eight million people and Los Angeles has more than four million residents. Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia round out the top five most-populated metropolitan areas.

The country's mean population center has steadily shifted westward and to the south. California and Texas are the two states with the highest populations. Based on 2005 U.S. Census estimates, 45 percent of children under five in the U.S. are minorities.

The U.S. Economy

The U.S. has the largest economy of any single nation on the planet. The country is blessed with an abundance of natural resources. Industrial development and the nation's capitalist economy have propelled the U.S. to the forefront of the world economy. The U.S. is the largest consumer of oil in the world, while also serving as the world's third highest producer of oil.

Based on 2005 U.S. Census figures, the median income level per household (pretax) is $46,326. The country's access to coastal ports and extensive inland river systems help the U.S. gain an economic advantage in global trade. With a stable government, an educated population and reliance on individual economic decision-making, the U.S. has constructed one of the most impressive economies in the history off the world.

U.S. Real Estate/Available Land by Region

The U.S. is home to so many different types of real estate and land markets. The real estate opportunities around the country are as varied as the nation's diverse landscape. From the bustling metropolitan areas of the coasts to the rural expanses of the nation's interior, real estate investors have a wide field of property and land listings to consider.

The American West is one of the most stunning regions in the entire world. From the beaches of the Pacific Ocean to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains and the uniqueness of the Pacific Northwest, the West is home to amazing scenery, abundant pockets of wildlife and excellent land purchasing opportunities.

The Southwest is world-renowned for its otherworldly landscape and abundance of natural wonders. This dry climate zone is home to warm temperatures, sprawling plots of land and first-class recreational opportunities. The Mid-West is a friendly region that features the Great Plains, numerous metropolitan areas and wonderful real estate opportunities. The Southeast has an abundance of rural land and a welcoming semi-tropical climate. The Northeast features a rocky coastline, networks of rivers and rich land in the Ohio River Valley.

Arizona Land Information Guide

Our Arizona Land Information Guide contains tons of information that will help you familiarize yourself with this gorgeous Southwest state.

Use our guide to answer your questions about demographics, geography, economic conditions and more.

New Mexico Land Information Guide

The New Mexico Land Information Guide is your source for valuable information. Learn about the history of New Mexico, its major cities and towns and the low population density of this vast, visually appealing state.

Texas Land Information Guide

Explore our Texas Land Information Guide to get practical info about the Lone Star state. Find out where the major population centers are, learn about the state's strong economy and discover the unique transportation system. You'll even learn a thing or two about the sports and recreation interests that flavor this one-of-a-kind state.

Utah Land Information Guide

The Utah Land Information Guide is your introductory source to the unique qualities of the 45th state. Utah features amazing natural surroundings, excellent winter sport opportunities and a history that's unlike any other state in the union.

Wyoming Land Information Guide

Take a look at our Wyoming Land Information Guide to learn more about the frontier-like qualities of the Cowboy State. The vastness of the state is combined with lowest population figures in the country. This extraordinary combination creates opportunities for purchases of undisturbed, wide-open tracts of land.

Washington Land Information Guide

The Washington Land Information Guide will give you a crash course on the history, economy and climate of the northern-most state in America's Pacific Northwest.

With a diverse landscape, bustling port towns and beautiful natural features, Washington State is home to amazing real estate opportunities.