Where the most people work from home

"Frisco remains the top city for remote work with 33.7% of workers aged 16 and up working from home, despite a slight decline from 34.2% a year earlier. The rest of the top five saw slight to moderate increases in remote work year over year, including Berkeley, California (31.5%); Cary, North Carolina (30.6%); Boulder, Colorado (29.8%); and Scottsdale, Arizona (28%)."

"St. George, Utah, saw the highest growth in remote work year over year, going from 10.3% of workers to 17% between 2023 and 2024. The workforce in Conroe, Texas, saw a similar trend, with remote work prevalence increasing from 9.3% to 15.5%. In San Tan Valley, Arizona, remote work grew from 9.7% of workers to 15.3%."

"Remote work can open up a lot of opportunities for employees, families, and employers alike. However, shifts into remote work may also cause short-term challenges to some communities - such as loss or redistribution of businesses and services used by commuters."

Remote work presents opportunities and challenges for employees, families, and employers, with potential impacts on local businesses and community services. While remote work declined overall in major U.S. cities between 2023 and 2024, significant variation exists across different cities. Frisco, Texas leads with 33.7% of workers aged 16 and up working remotely, followed by Berkeley, California; Cary, North Carolina; Boulder, Colorado; and Scottsdale, Arizona. Some cities experienced substantial growth in remote work, including St. George, Utah, which increased from 10.3% to 17%. Additionally, walkability remains important in certain cities, with Cambridge, Massachusetts showing the highest walking-to-work rate at 21.5%.

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