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An eighth of weed (3.5 grams of flower) costs $40 at the median at licensed New York City dispensaries. We counted 2,469 eighth listings on the menus of 32 state-licensed shops on Oct 19, 2026: half cost between about $34 and $47, the cheapest was $20 and the most expensive $68. An ounce runs about $160, roughly half the per-gram price of an eighth. Expect 13% retail tax on top unless the menu already includes it.
- $40median eighth (3.5 g)
- $34 to $47middle half of eighths
- $160median ounce (28 g)
- 13%retail tax at the register
On this page: Eighth prices By borough By size THC and price Tax How to pay less How we counted FAQ
These are real shelf prices, not survey answers. Every number on this page comes from the public online menus of 32 licensed dispensaries across the five boroughs, from SoHo and the Upper East Side to Bushwick, Bayside and Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island. If you want the same weed for less, the next stop is our list of the cheapest licensed dispensaries in NYC. If you buy in bulk, see what an ounce costs in NYC.
How much is an eighth in NYC?
The most common shelf price is a round $40; 199 eighths were listed at exactly that. The chart groups all 2,469 eighth listings into $5 steps. Pick a borough to see how its shelves compare with the city as a whole.
Interactive chart. The same numbers are in the table below.
Data behind this chart
| Price | All | Manhattan | Brooklyn | Queens | Bronx | Staten Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20-24 | 89 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 4 |
| $25-29 | 181 | 41 | 61 | 43 | 17 | 19 |
| $30-34 | 373 | 101 | 119 | 102 | 30 | 21 |
| $35-39 | 423 | 125 | 144 | 97 | 38 | 19 |
| $40-44 | 468 | 183 | 98 | 141 | 13 | 33 |
| $45-49 | 378 | 151 | 86 | 134 | 5 | 2 |
| $50-54 | 383 | 127 | 111 | 98 | 17 | 30 |
| $55-59 | 63 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| $60-64 | 93 | 45 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| $65-69 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About one eighth in nine (270 listings) costs under $30, most of them value brands and house jars. At the top end, 557 listings cost $50 or more and 111 cost $60 or more. Those are mostly premium indoor brands, many of them licensed versions of California names.
Weed prices by borough
Manhattan is the most expensive borough on paper, with a median eighth of $43. Brooklyn and Queens both sit at $40. The Bronx and Staten Island figures come from one shop each (Two Buds near Wakefield, and The Vault on Hylan Boulevard), so treat them as a snapshot of those stores, not the borough.
| Borough | Shops read | Eighth listings | Median eighth | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 13 | 824 | $43 | $35 to $49.56 |
| Brooklyn | 11 | 709 | $40 | $31.86 to $50 |
| Queens | 6 | 656 | $40 | $33.25 to $45 |
| The Bronx | 1 | 142 | $35.39 | $28.76 to $40.71 |
| Staten Island | 1 | 138 | $40 | $30 to $50 |
Price follows rent more than anything else. The highest Manhattan medians were in Chelsea, the East Village and the Financial District, while the lowest Brooklyn medians, $35, were in Park Slope, Bushwick and Carroll Gardens. Our NYC dispensary list has every licensed shop by borough.
Price per gram by package size
Buying bigger saves real money. A median eighth works out to about $11.43 a gram. A quarter (7 g) drops to about $8.60 a gram, a half ounce to $6.43, and an ounce to $5.71. Hover or tap a bar for the median package price.
Interactive chart. The same numbers are in the table below.
Data behind this chart
| Size | Listings | Median price | Per gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 g | 30 | $10 | $14.29 |
| 1 g | 30 | $10.25 | $10.25 |
| 3.5 g | 2469 | $40 | $11.43 |
| 7 g | 159 | $60.17 | $8.60 |
| 14 g | 273 | $90 | $6.43 |
| 28 g | 316 | $160 | $5.71 |
Single grams and 0.7 g “pre-pack” jars cost $10 or so each, which makes them the most expensive way to buy, but the cheapest way to try a strain. Ounces were on 28 of the 32 menus; see the ounce price guide for the cheapest ones.
Does higher THC cost more?
A little. Eighths labeled 35% THC or higher had a median of $45, against $40 for the 25% to 30% range where most flower sits. But the link is weak: across all eighths with a THC label, the correlation between THC and price is only 0.22. Brand and growing method move the price more than the number on the label.
| THC on the label | Eighth listings | Median price | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 20% | 57 | $30.09 | $27 to $36 |
| 20% to 25% | 428 | $38.94 | $30.09 to $45 |
| 25% to 30% | 1166 | $40 | $33 to $46.98 |
| 30% to 35% | 653 | $42 | $35 to $49.56 |
| 35% and up | 49 | $45 | $43.36 to $53.1 |
Indica, sativa and hybrid eighths cost the same in practice: medians of $40, $40 and $41. The type label does not change the price.
Tax: what gets added at the register
New York charges a 9% state retail tax and a 4% local retail tax on adult-use cannabis, 13% in total, so a $40 eighth costs $45.20 at the register. A separate 9% wholesale tax is paid further up the chain and is already built into the shelf price. Seven of the 32 menus we read appear to show prices with tax included (their prices end in odd cents), so compare like with like. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management lists the tax rules and purchase limits.
How to pay less for weed in NYC
- Buy a bigger bag. A quarter or half ounce cuts the per-gram price by a quarter to almost half.
- Look at value brands. Brands such as mini MART ($24 median eighth) and HERB ($22) sit at the bottom of the range. Our NY cannabis brands guide compares 12 of the most stocked brands.
- Try smalls. Eighths of small buds had a median of $26.55; the weed is the same plant, the buds are just smaller.
- Watch for sale prices. 210 eighth listings showed a sale price on Oct 19, with a median discount of 15%.
- Bring cash or a debit card. Licensed shops cannot take credit cards, and some charge ATM fees.
Avoid the temptation of a cheap bag at an unlicensed smoke shop. Unlicensed products are not tested for mold, pesticides or heavy metals, and a “dispensary” sign means nothing without a license. Check any shop with our license checker before you buy.
How we counted
On Oct 19, 2026 we read every page of the flower menus of 32 state-licensed dispensaries: 13 in Manhattan, 11 in Brooklyn, 6 in Queens, 1 in the Bronx and 1 on Staten Island. We kept flower only and left out pre-rolls, infused flower, moon rocks and multi-strain packs. Eighth prices exclude smalls and shake. Each product counts once per shop, which is why this page shows 2,469 eighths while our NYC strain database, which keeps repeat listings, shows a slightly higher count. Prices are as listed; we did not add or remove tax. Menus change daily, so a given jar may cost more or less today.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an eighth of weed in NYC?
At licensed NYC dispensaries the median eighth (3.5 g) cost $40 on Oct 19, 2026, across 2,469 listings on 32 menus. Half of all eighths cost between about $34 and $47, and the full range ran from $20 to $68 before tax.
How much is an ounce of weed in NYC?
The median ounce (28 g) on licensed menus cost $160, with a range of $90 to $250. That is about $5.71 a gram, half the per-gram price of an eighth.
Is weed cheaper in Brooklyn or Queens than Manhattan?
Slightly. The median eighth was $43 in Manhattan and $40 in both Brooklyn and Queens. The cheapest individual shops were spread across all five boroughs.
How much tax do you pay on weed in New York?
Adult-use cannabis carries a 9% state and a 4% local retail tax, 13% in total, added at the register. A 9% wholesale tax is already included in the shelf price.
Why is weed so expensive in New York?
Licensed weed carries testing, packaging, wholesale tax and retail tax costs, and NYC rents are high. Prices have still come down: an eighth for $30 or less is now common on licensed menus, with 270 such listings on Oct 19, 2026.
Does higher THC mean a higher price?
Only slightly. Eighths labeled 35% THC or more had a median of $45, against $40 for 25% to 30%. Brand and growing method affect price more than the THC number.
Related guides
- Cheapest licensed dispensaries in NYC: shops ranked by eighth price
- How much is an ounce of weed in NYC?: ounce prices and the cheapest ounces
- NY cannabis brands: the most stocked brands and their prices
- NYC strain database: 1,219 strains with prices and shops
- Most popular weed strains in NYC: what is on the most menus
- NYC dispensary list: every licensed shop by borough
Sources
- NY Office of Cannabis Management: adult-use information, taxes and purchase limits
- Public online flower menus of 32 licensed NYC dispensaries, read Oct 19, 2026; full shop list in our strain database
Prices are as listed on licensed dispensary menus on Oct 19, 2026 and change daily. For adults 21 and over. Page updated Oct 20, 2026.