Burlington Is Now Open at High Desert Gateway in Hesperia, CA Key Takeaways Burlington is officially open at High Desert Gateway, taking over the space formerly occupied by Joann. The national off-price retailer joins Target, Ross, Marshalls, and Ulta Beauty at the 370,400 SF community shopping center. High Desert Gateway sits at the SWC of I-15 and Main Street in Hesperia, with freeway visibility and a traffic count exceeding 146,000 cars per day. The center serves a growing trade area with a 5-mile population of more than 118,000 and an average household income above $104,000. There is a new reason to visit High Desert Gateway. Burlington has officially opened its doors at the center, bringing its well-known mix of apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty products, and baby essentials to shoppers across the High Desert. The opening marks another milestone for the Hesperia shopping center. When we announced Burlington’s arrival earlier this year, we saw it as a strong vote of confidence in the market. Now, with the store open and welcoming customers, that confidence is on full display. A Stronger Retail Lineup Burlington moves into the space formerly home to Joann, joining a lineup that already includes Target, Ross, Marshalls, and Ulta Beauty. For shoppers, that means more choices in one convenient stop. For the center, it deepens an already proven roster of national retailers with a track record of high-volume sales. That kind of tenant mix does not happen by accident. It reflects the steady demand we continue to see from national and regional retailers who want a presence in the High Desert, and who recognize what this location offers. Why Retailers Choose High Desert Gateway High Desert Gateway is a 370,400 SF community shopping center positioned at the southwest corner of I-15 and Main Street, the gateway to the High Desert Trade Area. With more than 2,300 feet of freeway frontage and a traffic count exceeding 146,000 cars per day, it is the only retail center in the area with this level of access and visibility from the I-15. The surrounding trade area keeps growing, too. Within a 5-mile radius, the center serves a population of more than 118,000 with an average household income above $104,000, plus a daytime worker population of over 27,000. Main Street also serves as the primary commuting route for the Phelan and Pinon Hills communities, bringing thousands of additional shoppers past the center every day. A Market on the Rise Burlington’s opening comes at a moment of real momentum for Hesperia. Amazon is constructing a fulfillment center nearby that is expected to bring significant job growth to the area. Millions of square feet of additional industrial development have been proposed or are moving through the approval process, new hotel projects are in the works near the interchange, and the Silverwood master-planned community is expected to add thousands of new homes along with future retail and commercial space over time. All of that translates to more residents, more workers, and more daily traffic through the I-15 and Main Street corridor. It is exactly the kind of growth story that continues to attract national brands to High Desert Gateway, and it is why Lewis Retail Centers remains committed to investing in the High Desert. Looking for Retail Space in Hesperia? Burlington’s opening is proof of what retailers can accomplish at High Desert Gateway, and select spaces at the center are still available. If you are looking for retail space for lease in Hesperia, our team would love to help you find the right fit. Contact our leasing team to get started.
