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Geographic Market Commentary

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-10-16 · Importance 23 · Surprise 24

Costco’s international expansion was cited as a growth driver in analyst commentary. The reporting did not quantify growth by country or identify a specific international market contributing to the September increase. Separately, analysis of new Costco warehouses found that proximity to a warehouse can support local residential demand, with homes within five miles of a new warehouse seeing nearly 8% higher values in dense areas.

Key facts

• A Zillow analysis found homes within five miles of a new Costco in dense areas have seen nearly an 8% increase in value after a Costco opened. source
• Zillow analysis found higher-income counties experienced over a 5% rise in home values after a Costco opened. source