• Atlanta ranked 1^st in our analysis for the coworking density metric with 22 coworking spaces per 100k residents.

• Another metric that pushed Atlanta to the top was public Wi-Fi density ranking 1^st with 30 per 100K population. Also, almost 30% of the city’s working population telecommutes – coming in the 7^th spot for this metric.

• The Big Peach is a prime destination not just for remote work, but also for its variety of leisure options – with 679 entertainment establishments per 100K residents (taking 1^st spot in our top 10).

Finally at a safe distance from the first (and even the last) lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, we might dare say that the much-talked-about “new normal” is now here. By this August, 13% of full-time employees were fully remote, and 30% were working in a hybrid arrangement according to the latest issue of WFH Research’s Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes. Now, it looks like companies — as well as entire industries around the world — have adopted remote or hybrid work not just as a trend or a temporary measure, but as the default framework for at least some of their activities.

While being able to work from anywhere is literally what remote work is all about, the reality is that some cities offer a more conducive environment for efficient remote or hybrid work than others.

To that end, an ideal telecommuting hub should offer essential remote work infrastructure and a culture that embraces flexibility, all while ensuring a balanced lifestyle. It should also minimize commute time and maximize productivity and overall quality of life.

So, for a fair comparison, we considered various factors that influence remote work and how people can reap its benefits in their personal lives. Specifically, we explored 11 key metrics grouped into four categories — remote work, economy, connectivity and infrastructure. These included the share of remote workers, the availability of coworking spaces, the accessibility of broadband internet, income, entertainment options and more. These were then standardized into a scoring system and carefully weighted for an easier overview.

In this study, Atlanta emerged as the best city for remote workers overall ­— and, with Arlington, VA and neighboring Washington, D.C. in such a close race for the podium, the South-Atlantic region was prominent. However, with Seattle in second place, and San Francisco hot on D.C.’s heels, the two coasts were equally well-represented in the top-end of the leaderboard. A similar balance was seen further inland, too, with two other Western cities in the top 10 — as well as the Southern, Midwestern and Northeastern regions each throwing one high-scoring city into the mix.

First up, Atlanta, GA earned an impressive 72.3 points out of a possible 100 to secure the top spot in our ranking. Its success stemmed from a thriving telecommuting culture with nearly 30% of its workforce working remotely. This achievement — along with a record-breaking 679 entertainment establishments per 100,000 residents — positions The Big Peach as a prime destination not just for remote work, but also for its variety of leisure options.

Moreover, Atlanta boasts robust infrastructure support for flexible work with 22 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents — the highest density in the nation. Likewise, the city’s abundance of public Wi-Fi hotspots (30 per 100,000 residents) further enhances its appeal, thereby fostering an environment that’s conducive to efficient remote work and incentivizing companies to embrace decentralized workspaces. As a result, this balanced approach to remote work and a vibrant leisure scene catapulted Atlanta to the forefront of telecommuting havens.

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