Discover the transformation of ten U.S. cities into thriving hubs for remote work. From the scenic landscapes of Bend, Oregon to the sunny beaches of Tampa, Florida, learn how these locations have adapted to the digital nomad lifestyle.
In the wake of the pandemic – as millions of people have quit their jobs and a growing number of companies delay their return to office – remote work has continued to surge in popularity.
According to the report, 30.2% of all applications to paid U.S. job postings on LinkedIn went to remote work opportunities in August, more than 3x the rate of remote job applications (9.8%) in August 2020, and up nearly 10-fold from January 2020, where remote jobs only made up 2.8%
- Certain cities are emerging as remote work hotspots faster than others
- Bend, Oregon topped LinkedIn’s list for the small US. cities where remote work is the most popular
Even before the pandemic, Bend has attracted an unusually high number of remote workers
many tech employees from San Francisco and Seattle flock to nearby Bend for its beautiful mountain range and abundance of co-working spaces
- “Bend has had a long culture of being a place where people will work from home, it’s become a magnet for remote employees.”
Cape Coral, Florida dominated the larger cities list, with 33.1% of residents’ LinkedIn job applications going to remote jobs.
These metros all have local economies largely dependent on tourism and recreation, which took massive hits during the pandemic, driving longtime residents in these industries to consider other stable, higher paid options, like remote work.
