10 Best American Cities For Remote Work
The Coronavirus pandemic definitely reshaped how we lived our lives, and one of those things was definitely work culture, specifically remote work! For the past three years, working from home (WFH) has become the new normal for many people in the U.S. and around the globe.
While there are some employers who seem to favor a return to the office, most employers seem to be embracing this new normal – and employees seem to prefer it this way. Many employees are given the option to work remotely or work a hybrid schedule, where employees come into the office only a few days a week. Many companies have even gone fully remote, allowing them to hire people located around the world.
When working remotely, as long as you have a productive and suitable workspace as well as a reliable, strong internet connection, you basically have everything you need. So, now that you know you can work remotely and live anywhere, what are some options you should consider if you live in the U.S.? Well, rent.com has put together a list of the best cities for remote work, examining the following criteria to make their selection:
- Median rent and rent change year-over-year
- Access to the internet and average internet speeds
- WFH population and number of coworking spaces
So, if you’re ready to fully embrace the WFH culture, take a look at these 10 best American cities for remote work.
10. Appleton, Wisconsin
- Median rent: $1,041
- Average Mbps: 82.95
- Number of coworking spaces: 9
- % of population WFH: 16.7%
9. Raleigh, North Carolina
- Median rent: $1,613
- Average Mbps: 119.41
- Number of coworking spaces: 26
- % of population WFH: 33.1 %
8. Houston, Texas
- Median rent: $1,444
- Average Mbps: 94.95
- Number of coworking spaces: 128
- % of population WFH: 15.6%
7. Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Median rent: $1,183
- Average Mbps: 55.53
- Number of coworking spaces: 15
- % of population WFH: 12%
6. Atlanta, Georgia
- Median rent: $2,220
- Average Mbps: 92.68
- Number of coworking spaces: 92
- % of population WFH: 38 percent
5. Columbus, Georgia
- Median rent: $977
- Average Mbps: 129.12
- Number of coworking spaces: 7
- % of population WFH: 12%
4. Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Median rent: $1,338
- Average Mbps: 76.26
- Number of coworking spaces: 23
- % of population WFH: 15.7%
3. North Charleston, South Carolina
- Median rent: $1,339
- Average Mbps: 80.71
- Number of coworking spaces: 11
- % of population WFH: 13.2%
2. Austin, Texas
- Median rent: $1,528
- Average Mbps: 117.89
- Number of coworking spaces: 78
- % of population WFH: 38%
1. Orlando, Florida
- Median rent: $2,075
- Average Mbps: 83.46
- Number of coworking spaces: 68
- % of population WFH: 19%
