The U.S. coworking scene is changing fast, keeping pace with larger trends in work and the economy. From 2020 to 2023, many cities saw big changes in employment, remote work, and the influx of working-age residents. This has shaped how flexible office markets have grown between 2023 and 2025; some cities are flourishing, others are expanding steadily, and a few are settling into more stable patterns.
Coworking Growth Fueled by Remote Work and Population Inflows
According to Coworking Cafe, coworking inventory expanded by 23% in recent years nationally. Cities with growing labor pools and high remote work adoption led the expansion:
- Boston, Mass.: Remote work adoption fueled a 34% growth in coworking spaces.
- Madison, Wis.: Influx of working-age residents drove a 20% increase in coworking offices.
- Miami, Fla.: Despite strong employment growth, coworking grew only 1%, reflecting market maturity.
- Irvine, Calif.: Labor supply growth of 14% supported an 8% expansion in coworking locations.
Emerging patterns show that some cities are entering their coworking boom, while mature hubs continue to expand more gradually.
Emerging Hotspots: Rapid Expansion in Secondary Cities
Smaller cities are seeing pronounced coworking growth, often tied to rising remote work populations:
- Gilbert, Ariz.: Added eight new coworking spaces, supported by a workforce growth of 9% and doubling of remote employees.
- Chandler, Ariz.: Nine new spaces opened, reflecting both workforce expansion and the presence of major corporate anchors.
- Newark, N.J.: Nearly doubled coworking inventory with a 126% increase in telecommuters.
- Richmond, Va.: Added five spaces as the remote workforce surged past 20,000.
- Buffalo, N.Y.: Tripling of telecommuters supported five new coworking offices and growing tech sector employment.
These cities are increasingly attractive to operators seeking to capitalize on workforce trends and untapped demand.
Established Markets: Sustained Growth in Major Cities
Leading coworking hubs continue to scale in response to robust economies and hybrid work adoption:
- Austin, Texas: Expanded to 77 coworking offices as remote and hybrid workforces nearly doubled.
- Boston, Mass.: Added 16 locations, with remote workers now representing 19% of the labor force.
- Orlando, Fla.: Gained 17 spaces amid an almost 116% rise in telecommuters.
- Charlotte, N.C.: Added 22 coworking locations as over a quarter of the workforce transitioned to hybrid work.
- Seattle, Wash.: Telecommuters now account for over 31% of the labor pool, supporting steady coworking growth.
Other cities like Denver, Philadelphia, Durham, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Madison also added significant coworking capacity to accommodate remote and hybrid employees.
Slower Growth in Mature or Saturated Markets
Some cities with well-established coworking networks have seen slower expansion despite strong labor markets:
- Irvine, Calif.: Growth of only three new spaces after prior expansion, consolidating around key hubs.
- Atlanta, Ga.: Added three locations, maintaining a large inventory of 116 spaces amid rising remote work.
- Miami, Fla.: Only one new coworking office added, signaling a mature market.
- Washington, D.C.: Total spaces fell from 83 to 80, reflecting saturation and concentration among major operators.
Even in slower-growth cities, demand remains strong, particularly for hybrid and remote employees seeking flexible options.
What Drives Coworking Expansion
Analysis of the fastest-growing U.S. coworking cities considered:
- Employment changes from 2020–2023
- Growth in working-age population
- Population inflows of workers aged 20–64
- Expansion of remote work from 2020–2023
Coworking inventory growth from 2023–2025 shows how these workforce trends translate into physical space demand. Cities with rising labor supply and hybrid work adoption are seeing the strongest expansion, while markets with mature coworking networks are adjusting to saturation and market dynamics.
