The Evolution of Remote Work
Recent data from the US Census Bureau shows that 13.3% of US workers primarily worked from home in 2024, a slight decrease from 13.8% in 2023. This indicates that the shift to remote work has stabilized, forming a new normal where working from home is much more common than before the COVID-19 pandemic, though it remains a minority practice.
According to surveys from WFH Research, the average share of paid full days worked from home was 27.7% in the first eight months of 2025, compared to 27.9% in the same period of 2024. This near-steady rate suggests that remote work has settled into a consistent pattern, with hybrid arrangements playing a significant role.
Key Insights from Long-Term Data
The Census Bureau has been tracking primary means of transportation to work since 1960 through its American Community Surveys. This provides rich geographical data unmatched by other sources, focusing on individuals who work primarily from home—a mix of hybrid and fully remote workers. In 2024, the share of such workers was 2.3 times higher than in 2019, and the percentage of workdays spent at home is now 3.8 times higher, highlighting the lasting impact of the pandemic on work habits.
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