Remote Work Statistics by City

Across the country, a median of 12.5% of workers are continuing to perform their jobs remotely. A recent report by SmartAsset highlights the cities in the U.S. where remote work is most prevalent.

Leading Cities for Remote Workers

According to the report, Frisco, Texas tops the list with an impressive 34.16% of its workforce working from home. In fact, 22 other cities have over 25% of their workers remotely employed, including:

• Seattle
• Austin
• Boulder
• Portland (Oregon)
• Atlanta

Conversely, Odessa, Texas has the lowest percentage, with only 1.58% of workers engaged in remote work.

Top Five Cities with the Highest Percentage of Remote Workers

1. Frisco, Texas: 34.16%
2. Berkeley, California: 31.29%
3. Charlotte, North Carolina: 29.71%
4. Carytown, North Carolina: 29.4%
5. Carlsbad, California: 29.06%

Implications for Cities

The growing trend of remote work could significantly impact urban dynamics. As noted by Jaclyn DeJohn, “the portion of workers operating remotely may influence the food, transportation, and amenities sought by the population.”